Captured and Tortured by the Japanese She was Awarded “Hero of the Soviet Union”
In Vladivostok, on the territory of the main naval hospital of the Pacific Fleet, is a monument of a girl with a medicine bag on…
Early Drones – Radio Controlled Tanks of the USSR
In 1915, the French designers came up with a self-propelled engineering charge with remote control bearing the name “Torpille Terrestre“. It had a caterpillar mechanism…
Soviet Jew with Nazi Name Awarded Medal for Courage in WWII
The name of the leader of the Third Reich became a household name. It is associated with numerous crimes against humanity. However, few people know…
Last Gasp of the Wehrmacht – Battle of Kursk
On July 5, 1943, the Battle of Kursk began, and became, disputably, the largest tank battle of World War II and the last major German…
“War Does Not Have a Woman’s Face” – Remarkable WWII Story of Ekaterina Mikhailova-Dyomina
“The Unwomanly Face of War” is the name of one of the most famous books about the Great Patriotic War, where the war is shown…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…
This is NOT the Worst Tank in WWII – The Japanese “Ha-Go” Type 95 tank in 28 PHOTOS
One of the most numerous tanks of the Japanese Empire was Type 95. The producers of this tank called it “Ha-Go.” The figure 95 in…
“The Flying Cigar” – Mitsubishi G4M “Betty” in 28 PHOTOS
The G4M was a Japanese high-speed bomber-torpedo carrier. During World War 2, it was in service with the naval aviation. In the system of codes of…
Dependable and Versatile – M3 Half-Track Armored Personnel Carrier in 26 Photos
The M3 Half-Track Personnel Carrier was an open-topped armored car with front wheels and rear tracks. It was actively used by the USA during the Second World…
Special Units – Muslim Battalions in the Soviet Army
In 1979, as part of the Soviet troops, there were some special units. The uniqueness was that these units consisted exclusively of representatives of Central…
Doping for War – Russian Vodka and German Amphetamines in WWII
During World War II (the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union), alcohol was the norm in the Soviet army, and was unofficially called the Narkomovskie…
Rolling Thunder – 30 Awesome Photos of the M7 Priest Self-Propelled Gun
The M7 is a 105mm self-propelled artillery unit used by the United States in 1943-1945 in all theaters of military operations. It was established in…