At this site we’ve mostly looked at weapons and weapon systems of the Second World War. But every now and then its fun to look at the more mundane, yet essential machines every military had in substantial numbers.
So let’s take a look at a less glamorous Wehrmacht truck. Continue reading
Messerschmitt’s Bf 109 was one of a handful of types that was in service from the first day of World War II to VE Day.
No doubt it developed a great deal over that period. Let’s take a look at the final variant to enter service. Continue reading
Continuing the theme of ludicrous looking AFVs, the Soviet KV-2 was an early War monster.
Let’s take a look at another tank who’s design aesthetic was inspired by Warner Brothers. Continue reading
475 mph. That is highest maximum level speed recorded by any American combat aircraft in World War II.
Obviously a Mustang, right? Or maybe a Bearcat if we stretch the definition of World War II combat types? Continue reading
Some AFVs look like something right out of Looney Toons, perhaps none more so than the German Sturmtiger.
Let’s take a look at an armored monster. Continue reading
Perhaps the best known Japanese bomber of World War II, the Betty was a modern and dangerous weapon in use from the very start of the Pacific War.
Let’s take a look at an early Betty, from a very famous mission. Continue reading
The biggest and most capable American tank of World War II was almost too late for action.
Let’s look at one that did see use at the tail end of things. Continue reading
I haven’t done any book reviews for a while. Since retirement I’ve been going full blast on building models even to the extent I’m reading less. Well, a little less. And I suppose that means I’ve been writing here as much as I want.
But this book has really caught my attention so I thought I’d share. Continue reading
When Greece was drawn into World War II by Italy’s attack in October of 1940 they put up an unexpectedly stout resistance.
Let’s look at one of the aerial defenders. Continue reading
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