Coastal defenses are often thought of as something only found in Europe, such as on Germany’s famous Atlantic Wall. So you may be…
German Empire (1918)Anti-Tank Rifle – About 16,000 Produced In September 1916, the British unveiled their new weapon to the world – The Tank…
Obice da 305/17 was an Italian howitzer (sometimes classified as mortar) used during World War I. Produced by the Armstrong works in Italy between 1914 and 1917, approximately…
The words of Alfred Grislawshi Aged 18, I entered the Luftwaffe on a voluntary 12 year engagement, in November 1937. My flying…
Early Promise Marred by Modification Missteps In an era where aircraft evolved rapidly, the introduction of the P-39 Airacobra by Bell Aircraft marked…
Ascending from Rural Roots to Legendary Hero Richard “Dick” Bong’s remarkable journey in American military history underscores his unparalleled contributions as the United…
Last Wartime Rank: Oberstleutnant Luftwaffe Service: 193?-1945 Unit(s): JG 51, JG 26 Theatre(s): France, Battle Of Britain, Western Front Combat Debut: 39/40 Western…
Colonel Hans-Ulrich Rudel became a legend flying the tank-busting Stuka. By Michael E. Haskew The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka dive-bomber proved itself an effective…
In 1900 diver Elias Stadiatis, clad in a copper and brass helmet and a heavy canvas suit, emerged from the sea shaking in…
Inupiaq goggles carved from baleen set against a Tunumiit (East Greenland Eskimo) woman’s sealskin parka. Both are from the collection of the National…
The Rise of a New Contender The Soviet MiG-15 once dominated the skies over Korea, unmatched in combat prowess until the F-86 Saber…
Early Promise Marred by Modification Missteps In an era where aircraft evolved rapidly, the introduction of the P-39 Airacobra by Bell Aircraft marked…