Warfare Under the Waves – Submarines in the First World War
Sep 27, 2017 · The first German submarine entered service in 1906. 30 were available when war broke out in 1914. By the end of the war, another 350 had been in service, with up to 61 at sea at any one time. One of the best decisions made by the German manufacturers was to stick with a limited number of designs.
Forgotten Meat Grinder: The Battle of Hurtgen Forest WWII
Jul 23, 2018 · Into the Woods. From September 1944 to February 1945, American and German forces fought over the Hurtgen Forest, an area of wooded hills on the border between Belgium and Germany. Map showing the area of the battle. The attack was originally launched to guard the flank of VIII Corps’ advance into Germany.
The Cry of Pugad Lawin and the Birth of the Revolution
Jul 17, 2018 · The first battle of the Philippine Revolution took place on 30 August 1896 at San Juan del Monte with a thousand men behind Andrés Bonifacio. On the eve of the 29 th, they attacked civil guards present at San Felipe Neri, a city located east of Manila, who on seeing the mob surrendered their weapons and were taken captive.
WW2 Motorcycles: 9 Military Motorcycles That Were Used in WW2
Sep 15, 2018 · Produced between 1935-45, the Type 97, or Rikuo, was a WW2-era Japanese motorcycle that was a copy of the Harley-Davidson. Produced under a license from the American company, the vehicle was used by the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) – in particular, those on the home islands. While the most common variant, the Type 97 wasn’t the only one ...
The Seven US Presidents Who Served During WWII
Feb 9, 2022 · More from us: Johnnie Johnson: The Highest-Scoring Western Allied Air Ace of World War II. Eisenhower was incredibly popular among the American public following WWII, leading his constituents to recommend he try his hand at running for president. His campaign was successful, and he served from 1953-61.
The Empire Of Japan & The Invasion Of The Philippines In WW2
Nov 17, 2017 · At the start of May 1942, 11,000 troops were there. The Japanese bombarded Corregidor in preparation for an attack. Their bombers destroyed most of the shore batteries, taking heavy casualties from the AA guns in the process. On May 1, a heavy bombardment was launched – a prelude to the main assault on the island.
The German U-Boat. The Deadliest Hunter Of The Sea -The …
Feb 12, 2019 · The name “U-boat,” an abbreviation of the German unterseeboot which, literally translated, means “undersea boat,” is a name that has become synonymous with swift and deadly attacks from the depths of the ocean, torpedoed Allied warships sinking into the icy waters of the Atlantic after having been taken by surprise, and the most potent submarine fleet of the …
The F-104 Starfighter was Called 'The Widow Maker' By Pilots
Mar 14, 2022 · It went very badly for them. Over time, 292 of them crashed, resulting in the deaths of 115 pilots. The problem became so severe that German pilots began to refer to the F-104 as “The Widow Maker.”. German Air Force TF-104G Starfighter 63-8469, being operated by the 418th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, 1972.
We Can Do It – The Story Of Rosie the Riveter - WAR HISTORY …
Mar 8, 2018 · The lady in ‘We can do it!’ poster of 1943, or more famously known as Rosie the Riveter has been a case of disagreement for many years. The term Rosie the Riveter was coupled with various apparently fabricated stories. The song: ‘Rosie the Riveter’ from the song with the same name was written by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb during 1942.
Winged Hussars: The Rise and Fall of Europe’s ‘Angels of Death’
Jun 27, 2022 · The Battle of Hodów. One of the winged hussars’ most infamous battles occurred during the 1683-99 Polish-Ottoman War. The Battle of Hodów in 1694 should have decimated the Polish force of 400 men (100 hussars and 300 Towarzysz pancerny), who were met by 40,000 Tatar soldiers. The Polish cavalry, led by the hussars, charged the Tatars with ...