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 […]
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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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Dutch Armed Forces
Strength and organization of the Army, Air Force and Navy of the Netherlands in Europe at the time of the German invasion in May 1940. Dutch Armed Forces in World
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I – 2
British fighter plane Supermarine Spitfire Mk I – 2 from the Battle of Britain. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D-model . Supermarine Spitfire Supermarine Spitfire Mk I –
The British raid on the French fleet
British attacks on the French fleet in 1940: strategic decisions and lasting effects. The raid on Mers El Kebir In July 1940, British forces launched attacks on the French Navy
Red Army Uniforms
Uniforms of the Red Army in World War II. Different types of uniforms and for airborne troops, NKVD, and Political Commissars. Insignia and badges of ranks for the period from
German Orders of Battle for the campaign in the West, May 1940
German Orders of Battle for the campaign in the West, 10 May 1940. Deployment, army groups, armies, corps, divisions, organization and equipment, tanks. Western Campaign 1940 The Western Campaign of
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03–Preparation of a Wehrmacht infantry division from the 1939–40 reorganisation waves
Preparations for the operations in Norway 1940. The preparation of a new Wehrmacht division for combat deployment following the 1939 mobilisation was a complex process that depended heavily on which
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Armistice between France and Germany in 1940
The armistice between France and Germany in June 1940: key events and lasting effects. The Franco-German Armistice, signed on June 22, 1940, ended the fighting between France and Germany and
05-Shipping to Norway
Loading ships for the transportation to Norway. These pictures have been photographed during loading for shipment to Norway at the Port of Aalborg (Denmark). Supply or repair units, such as
Royal Air Force on Eagle Day
Aircrafts and bases of the RAF squadrons on 13 August 1940, the Eagle Day. Number of squadrons, locations and aircraft equipment in Britain, Africa, Middle and Far East. Organization of
