Diary February 5, 1941
Diary for Wednesday, February 5, 1941: North Africa BATTLE OF BEDA FOMM: encircled Italian forces make desperate efforts to escape from British 7th Armoured Division and Australian infantry, south of […]
Why Hitler attacked Russia ?
How did Hitler’s attack on Soviet Russia, now considered insane, come about? (Part I) Looking on the subsequent events appearing after Hitler’s decision to attack Russia, it looks like sheer
Diary February 4, 1916
Diary for Friday, February 4, 1916: Sea War Black Sea: Goeben carries Turk troops to Trebizond (until January 7). Middle East Mesopotamia: New Kut relief plan approved. African Fronts South
Diary February 4, 1941
Diary for Tuesday, February 4, 1941: North Africa British 7th Armoured Division launches outflanking movement across desert southeast of Benghazi.
Stuka
German diver-bomber Junkers Ju 87. History, development, service and dive-bombing tactics, specifications, pictures and 3D model of the Stuka (Part I). German dive-bomber Junkers Ju 87 Stuka Junkers Ju 87
If the Aviator Crash Game Used a WWII Aircraft, Which One Would It Be?
If you’ve ever played the Aviator game and you’re a history nut, an aviation fan or both, chances are you’ve wondered what sort of plane you’re meant to be playing
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Diary February 3, 1916
Diary for Thursday, February 3, 1916: Air War Western Front: Future French ‘ace’ Guynemer destroys 2 LVGs (his 4th and 5th victories) above Roye, is commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant in
Diary February 3, 1941
Diary for Monday, February 3, 1941: East Africa Battle of Keren: Italians surprise British by holding this mountain stronghold for eight weeks. (Italians retreat March 27)
Easter Rising
The Easter Rising in Ireland on Easter Monday 24 April 1916. Causes and the preparation of the Irish Easter Rising in World War One. The Easter Rising 1916 in Ireland
Diary February 2, 1916
Diary for Wednesday, February 2, 1916: Secret War Britain: Kitchener calls ‘Mother’ tank ‘a pretty mechanical toy’ on seeing trials with Lloyd George, but reports to War committee following day
Diary February 2, 1941
Diary for Sunday, February 2, 1941: Sea War Mediterranean: Swordfish planes from aircraft carrier Ark Royal make unsuccessful attack on Tirso Dam (Sardinia).
Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead
Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead: A Cruical Turning Point in WWII. Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead: A Turning Point in WWII Operation
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Diary February 1, 1916
Diary for Tuesday, February 1, 1916: Western Front Verdun: Major-General Beeg, commander of the artillery of the German Fifth Army, informs Falkenhayn that all 1,220 additional guns (including 13 Big
Diary February 1, 1941
Diary for Saturday, February 1, 1941: East Africa British capture Agordat (Eritrea). Home Fronts South Africa: Serious riots in Johannesburg between off-duty soldiers and members of Burs Ossewabrandwag (‘Ox-wagon Guard’):
Total War Rome II Emperor Edition with Germanic Suebi Tribe
The Suebi tribe in Total War: Rome II Emperor Edition offers one of the most challenging yet oddly rewarding barbarian experiences in the game. I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of
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Diary January 31, 1916
Diary for Monday, January 31, 1916: Air War Britain: First German airship raid on the Midlands by 9 Zeppelins (night January 31-February 1) sporadic and off course, Liverpool not reached
Diary January 31, 1941
Diary for Friday, January 31, 1941: Air War Britain: Three London hospitals damaged by ‘hit-and-run’ raiders.# Politics Vichy French authorities in Indochina sign armistice with Thailand aboard Japanese warship off
Colt M1911
Colt M1911 and M1911A1, automatic pistol of the US Army from 1911 to 1985. History, development, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Pistol automatic .45 (Colt M1911 and M1911A1). Type:
Diary January 30, 1916
Diary for Sunday, January 30, 1916: Home Fronts Britain: War Savings Committees begun. France: BEF arrest Attorney-General F E Smith for visiting Churchill’s HQ without a pass. He, Bonar Law
Diary January 30, 1941
Diary for Thursday, January 30, 1941: North Africa British capture Derna (Libya). Air War Britain: German ‘hit-and-run’ raiders attack London in cloudy weather. Me 109Es strafe Dover balloon barrage.
