The German U-Boat. The Deadliest Hunter Of The Sea -The …
WEBFeb 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 Second World War.
How Many 5 Star Generals Are There? Nine: A List of 5 Star …
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Insignia used by US generals and admirals of the OF-10 rank. (Photo Credit: Ipankonin / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain) Born out of necessity during World War II, the five-star rank was temporarily established to eliminate the incompatibility of US commanders charged with commanding Allied officers of a technically higher ranking.When Public Law 482 permitted the creation of the rank, the ...
Greatest Tank Battle in History – The Battle of Kursk
WEBAug 15, 2018 · Tiger photo: Peter Trimming / Modified. Fought from the 5 th to the 23 rd of July 1943, the Battle of Kursk was the greatest tank battle in history. Intended by German planners as an opportunity to break through Soviet defenses, it instead became the last great German push on the Eastern Front of World War Two.
What Countries Did Hitler Invade? 11 Nations ... - WAR HISTORY …
WEBApr 16, 2016 · Under the leadership of Adolph Hitler, Germany invaded over twenty countries in Europe and Africa. The reasons for these invasions varied from country to country, as shown by these examples. 1. Czechoslovakia. The occupation of the Sudetenland, the border regions in the north and west of Czechoslovakia, was the first time Hitler flexed his ...
The Battle of Bosworth Field: How Richard III Lost His Kingdom
WEBNov 22, 2018 · Sir William’s forces charged in, attacking Richard’s men. The tide of battle swung against the King. Richard III, played by David Garrick, awakens after a nightmare visit by the ghosts of his victims. Many times in the Wars of the Roses, leaders had taken flight when the battle turned against them. Not so Richard III.
How Trenches Changed the Face of Warfare During WWI
WEBJan 9, 2023 · 15th New York Regiment training for trench warfare, 1910s. (Photo Credit: Underwood Archives / Getty Images) There were three main methods of trench-building employed during WWI. The first was known as sapping, wherein soldiers dug shallow trenches that extended into No Man’s Land from larger ones. This was the safest way to extend the systems, as shallow areas could be built by one or two ...
Devastating Firepower At Close Range - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
WEBOct 14, 2016 · The Trench Gun, the Winchester Model 1897, was an immensely popular shotgun. Between 1897 and 1956 more than a million were produced by Winchester
Roman Military Ranks: 12 Key Officers and Soldiers in the Roman …
WEBFeb 9, 2016 · Roman Military Ranks: 12 Key Officers and Soldiers in the Roman Army Ranks. The Roman Empire saw one of the first truly professional armies in history, and became the inspiration for European armies that followed it. Though its officers didn’t have the same titles as their modern counterparts, many …
How Radar was the Game Changer of WWII and It’s Only Gets Better
WEBSep 11, 2018 · In fact, a radar operator on the island of Oahu detected the massive Japanese attack that was heading for Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. There were 5 mobile radar stations that had just been deployed at that island, each manned by a crew of 2 trainees. All of the tower crews had finished their training and …
Top 7 German Panzer aces - WAR HISTORY ONLINE
WEBJul 9, 2015 · 6.Paul Egger. 113 Kills (s SS Pz. Abt. 102)–Tigers– Knight’s cross KIA 4/28/45. 7. Fritz Lang. 113 Kills (StuG. Abt. 232) Jack Beckett has been editor since 2012. Huge fan of war history and rural history and a motorbike rider.
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