Category Archives: Germany

Sd.Kfz. 250/3

Posted on February 7, 2017 by

This light armored half-track saw service from early 1941 to the end of the War. Join me for a brief look at this German fighting vehicle.

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Arado Ar234B-2

Posted on December 13, 2016 by

Although the race for jet fighters usually gets most of the attention for late war aircraft designs, other types were developed too. Join me for a brief look at the tail end of the global war and the first jet … Continue reading →

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Panzer 38(t)

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

This prolific early war tank was a key part of the Wehrmacht’s Panzer divisions even though it was never made in Germany.  It’s derivatives would remain in production past the war’s end. Join me for a look at an important … Continue reading →

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Messerschmitt Bf109F-2

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

Germany’s Bf109 is one of those iconic types that served through the entire war and is a symbol of that nation’s war effort.  Like other long serving types the Bf109 was modified heavily during that time. Join me for a … Continue reading →

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Junkers Ju88A-4

Posted on March 7, 2016 by

This medium bomber was the most produced sort used by the Luftwaffe during the war. After the jump, a brief look at this German work horse.

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Sd.Kfz 232 8-rad

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

Most combatants used armored cars derived from light duty trucks to serve as reconnaissance vehicles for fast moving armored divisions. But the German approach was unique, join me for a look at a Heavy Armored Car.

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Marder III Tank Destroyer

Posted on February 1, 2016 by

This ungainly looking vehicle was improvised to add serious anti-tank capabilities to mobile formations. Join me for a brief look at this German Tank Destroyer.

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