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Tag Archives: World War II
Sturmtiger
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.
Mitsubishi G4M1 Betty
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 … Continue reading
T26E3 (M26) Pershing
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.
Morning Star, Midnight Sun by Jeffrey Cox
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 … Continue reading
PZL P.24F (G)
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.
BMW R75
Something has to be the smallest model in my collection. As of today, there’s no doubt what it is. Let’s take a look at motorbike in the German Army.
Douglass SBD-5 Dauntless
Even after retirement from fleet carriers the SBD continued to provide service to the end of the War. Let’s take a look at an example in Marine service in the later phase of the type’s career.
Albion AM463
Its time once again for a look at the scintillating world of airport service vehicles. Let’s take a look at an early-War fuel truck that served a critical need at a desperate time.
Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
Perhaps the aircraft most associated with the changing tide of the Pacific War, The F6F Hellcat was the key Naval fighter of the last part of the War. Let’s take a look at a complete game changer.
Heinkel He 111H-3
Another of World War II’s “iconic” types, the He 111 became a symbol of irresistible Nazi air power in the opening months of the War. That lasted for about a year, until the invulnerability myth was shattered in the skies … Continue reading
