French Armed Forces 1940
Strength and organization of the Army Forces and Air Force of France at the beginning of the Western Campaign in May 1940. Deployment, divisions, equipment and aircraft. The French Armed […]
1940
SS-Totenkopf Division
Creation of the SS-Totenkopf (Death’s head) division (T) and the campaigns in the West 1940 and Russia 1941-42 (Part I). The term “SS Totenkopf” (German for “Death’s Head”) most often
Second World War overview 1939-40
Second World War, overview of the course of the ‘Blitzkriege’ (lightning wars) from 1939 to 1940 (Part I). Polish campaign, Stalin’s territorial claims, Western campaign and Battle of Britain. Course
Pilot Training of the Luftwaffe
Pilot Training of the German Air Force in the Second World War (Part I). Pilot Training of the Luftwaffe before 1942. Pilot Training of the German Air Force in WW2
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain in 1940-1941. Operation Sea lion, strengths of the German Navy and Luftwaffe vs RAF, the air battle and the ‘Blitz’. Operation Sealion The Battle of Britain
06-Sea transport to Norway
Sea transport to Norway. Transport of Troops and Supplies Between Germany and Norway (1940–1945) After Germany invaded Norway on 9 April 1940 (Operation Weserübung), maintaining control of the country required
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
08-Kristiansand 1940
Kristiansand in 1940. These pictures were taken from a soldier of the German 214th Infantry Division in Kristiansand, Norway, in 1940. Please click to enlarge or to watch a slide
East African Campaign 1940-41
The East African campaign during World War II is one of those victories that barely gets a mention, even though it mattered a lot. Most folks talk about Europe or
Mercedes L 3000
German 3-ton medium truck Mercedes L 3000 of the Wehrmacht in World War II. History, development, specifications, statistics and pictures. German medium trucks Mercedes L 3000 medium truck The Mercedes
T-34 Model 1940
Famous Russian medium tank, first version T-34 Model 1940. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. T-34 Model 1940 Type: medium battle tank. History: The new generation of
Czech National Army in Exile
Czechoslovak Exil Forces 1939 to 1945 during the Second World War. History, strength, organization and air force. Before 1938, the 1,500,000 strong Czech Army was one of the largest in
Operation Compass – First British Offensive in North Africa
In December 1940, British forces in North Africa kicked off their first real offensive against Italian troops who’d invaded Egypt a few months earlier. What started as a quick five-day
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Vichy France l’ Armee de l’ Armistice
Strength and Organization of the l’ Armee de l’ Armistice of Vichy France after the armistice of 1940. Divisions of Vichy French Army and Colonial forces, Air Force and Navy.
Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Smith & Wesson Revolvers M1905, M1917 and 0.38/200 from World War One and Two. History, development, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Smith & Wesson Revolvers M1905, M1917 and 0.38/200
Italian Invasion of Greece 1940
The Italian attack on Greece on October 28, 1940: Causes, Battles, and Impact. On October 28, 1940, Italy launched an invasion of Greece that quickly turned into one of World
Matilda II
British Infantry Tank Mk II (A12) Matilda from the Second World War. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Infantry Tank Mk II (A12) Matilda Matilda II Type: Infantry
Panzer 3
German medium battle tank Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf G, H, J with 5cm KwK L/42 gun. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Panzerkampfwagen III with short 5cm gun
07-Oslo 1940
Oslo and on the drive in 1940. These pictures were taken at Oslo and on the drive of the German 214th infantry division to Kristiansand in 1940. Please click to
Were there alternatives to Operation Barbarossa ?
Were there alternatives for Hitler to Operation Barbarossa ? Part II to the question ‘Why the Germans invaded Russia ?‘ Here to Part I: Why Hitler attacked Russia ? In
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