Danish Armed Forces
Strength and organization of the Army, Air Force and Navy of Denmark in April 1940 and their fate during the Second World War. Denmark in WW2 Denmark’s experience during World […]
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09-Warships in Norway
Heavy Cruiser Admiral Hipper and other warships in Norway. German warships in Norway During World War II, Norway was of significant strategic importance to both the Allies and the Axis
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MP40, MP38
German submachine guns MP40, MP38 – the German Army’s trademark. History, development, service, specifications, pictures, video and 3D model. MP38 and MP40 MP40, MP38 Type: German submachine guns. The MP38
British Army in Western Europe 1940
British Army, Home Guard and Canadian troops in Western Europe and Britain in 1940. Strength and organization. For the first six months little military action took place at the Western
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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’. The Battle of Britain 1940 Operation
Luftwaffe and German Airborne Forces May 1940
German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and Airborne Forces for the campaign in the West (May 1940) and Norway. Here to German Orders of Battle for the campaign in the West, May
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Ju 88 bomber
German medium bomber Junkers Ju 88 from World War II. History, development, service, effectiveness, specification, pictures and 3D model. Junkers Ju 88 Junkers Ju 88 Type: medium bomber, dive bomber,
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
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British Army in the Mediterranean 1940
Strength and organization of British and Empire Armies in the Mediterranean Theater when Italy declared war in 1940. The Mediterranean theater was an area of prime importance to Britain. She
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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
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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
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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
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Aircraft carrier Illustrious class
British carriers Illustrious, Formidable, Victorious, Indomitable. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures, and 3D model. Aircraft carrier Illustrious Illustrious class (4 ships: Illustrious, Formidable, Victorious, Indomitable). Type: Aircraft carrier. Overview
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
Greek Armed Forces 1940-41
Strength and organization of the Armed Forces of Greece 1940-41. Divisions and equipment, aircraft of the Air Force and ships of the Navy. From 1938 until the German invasion, Greece
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Carro Armato M14/41, M13/40
Italian medium tanks Carro Armato M14/41 and M13/40. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. Italian tanks Carro Armato M14/41 and M13/40 Carro Armato M14/41, M13/40 Type: Italian
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