Luftwaffe in the second half of war
German Air Force of World War II. Part II: The German Air Force in the second half of the war. here to Part I Luftwaffe Jeschonnek’s successor, General Günther Korten, […]
Diary July 30, 1916
Diary for Sunday, July 30, 1916: Western Front Battle of the Somme: Very hot, clear day. Joint Franco-British attack north of Somme improves situation on Allied right flank, Guillemont entered
Diary July 30, 1941
Diary for Wednesday, July 30, 1941: Sea War Polar Sea: British carriers Victorious and Furious raid Petsamo (Finland) and Kirkenes (Norway). 13 of 29 aircraft from Victorious are shot down
US Army Air Force at the beginning of WW2
Strength and Organization of the USAAF in North America, Great Britain and Mediterranean theater in 1942. In the 1930s there were dramatic strides in civil and commercial aviation, and by
Diary July 29, 1916
Diary for Saturday, July 29, 1916: Western Front Battle of the Somme: Two failed German attempts to retake Delville Wood. Hand-to-hand fighting north of Pozieres; Germans repulse Australian attack on
Diary July 29, 1941
Diary for Tuesday, July 29, 1941: Home Fronts Germany: General Ludwig von Schroeder, former head of civil defence and president of 13,000,000-strong ‘Air Raid Protection League’, dies of injuries received
14-Iron Cross
The Iron Cross and killed at the Russian Front. WW2 pictures of the author’s uncle in different German army tank unit uniforms. He was as anti-tank gunner with the 8th
Diary July 28, 1916
Diary for Friday, July 28, 1916: Eastern Front Brusilov Offensive resumes. Pripet: 250,000 Russians (gas shell barrage on part of sector) against 115,000 Austro-German troops. Lesch and Kaledin partly cross
Diary July 28, 1941
Diary for Monday, July 28, 1941: Air War Mediterranean: RAF destroy 36 aircraft during raids on airfields in Sicily. General Federigi, CO Italian Regia Aeronautica in Central Mediterranean, reported killed
Junkers Ju 188, Ju 288, Ju 388, Ju 488
Junkers Ju 188 to Ju 488: the further development of one of the legendary aeroplanes in aviation history. Junkers Ju 188 to Ju 488 During World War II, the Luftwaffe
Diary July 27, 1916
Diary for Thursday, July 27, 1916: Western Front Battle of the Somme: British advance in Delville Wood, fighting continues near Pozieres and at Longueval. Aisne and Champagne: German diversionary attacks.
Diary July 27, 1941
Diary for Sunday, July 27, 1941: Air War Britain: Night raid on London by 50 aircraft (4 lost).
All in One Gun Cleaner: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
Keeping a firearm clean isn’t just about appearances. It’s about reliability, safety, and making sure your gun performs the way it’s supposed to every time you pull the trigger. For
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Flush-decker destroyers
US Flush-decker destroyer class in the First and Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d model. U.S. Flush-decker destroyers Flush-decker destroyers (6 Caldwell, 110 or 111 Wickes
Diary July 26, 1916
Diary for Wednesday, July 26, 1916: African Fronts East Africa: Gold Coast Regiment lands at Mombasa (2nd West Indian Regiment arrives on July 27). Western Desert: British-Italian armoured car raid
Diary July 26, 1941
Diary for Saturday, July 26, 1941: Occupied Countries France: Marx Dormoy, former Minister of Interior and outspoken critic of Vichy Government, killed by terrorist bomb; aged 51. Politics Japan: All
US Forces Pacific
The US forces in the Pacific War. The US Army and the US Marine Corps in the Pacific from December 1941 to September 1945. US forces in the Pacific theatre
Diary July 25, 1916
Diary for Tuesday, July 25, 1916: Western Front Battle of the Somme: All German troops cleared from Pozieres village. Haig, Foch and Fayolle agree joint attack for July 30. Rawlinson
Diary July 25, 1941
Diary for Friday, July 25, 1941: Sea War Mediterranean: Attempted night raid on shipping in Grand Harbour, Malta, by Italian explosive boats and ‘human torpedoes’.
Hitler’s declaration of war to the USA
Part III of ‘Why did Hitler declare war on the US?’ Back to PART II: The ‘undeclared war’ of the USA against Germany The road to the ‘true’ World War
