07-Oslo 1940
Oslo and on the drive in 1940. These pictures were taken at Oslo and on the drive of the German 214th infantry division to Kristiansand in 1940. Please click to […]
1940
Were there alternatives to Operation Barbarossa ?
Were there alternatives for Hitler to Operation Barbarossa ? Part II to the question ‘Why the Germans invaded Russia ?‘ Here to Part I: Why Hitler attacked Russia ? In
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Dutch Armed Forces
Strength and organization of the Army, Air Force and Navy of the Netherlands in Europe at the time of the German invasion in May 1940. Dutch Army During World War
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk I – 2
British fighter plane Supermarine Spitfire Mk I – 2 from the Battle of Britain. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D-model . Supermarine Spitfire Supermarine Spitfire Mk I –
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The British raid on the French fleet
British attacks on the French fleet in 1940: strategic decisions and lasting effects. The raid on Mers El Kebir In July 1940, British forces launched attacks on the French Navy
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Red Army Uniforms
Uniforms of the Red Army in World War II. Different types of uniforms and for airborne troops, NKVD, and Political Commissars. Insignia and badges of ranks for the period from
German Orders of Battle for the campaign in the West, May 1940
German Orders of Battle for the campaign in the West, 10 May 1940. Deployment, army groups, armies, corps, divisions, organization and equipment, tanks. Western Campaign 1940 The Western Campaign of
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03-Preparations 1940
Preparations for the operations in Norway 1940. Here are some photographs which were pictured in Germany in 1940 and are showing the preparations for the operation in Norway. Please click
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Armistice between France and Germany in 1940
The armistice between France and Germany in June 1940: key events and lasting effects. The Franco-German Armistice, signed on June 22, 1940, ended the fighting between France and Germany and
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05-Shipping to Norway
Loading ships for the transportation to Norway. These pictures have been photographed during loading for shipment to Norway at the Port of Aalborg (Denmark). Supply or repair units, such as
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Royal Air Force on Eagle Day
Aircrafts and bases of the RAF squadrons on 13 August 1940, the Eagle Day. Number of squadrons, locations and aircraft equipment in Britain, Africa, Middle and Far East. The first
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Me 109 Emil
German Messerschmitt Emil fighter from the Blitzkrieg and Battle of Britain. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Messerschmitt Me 109 E and T Type:
20 mm Flak 38
German light anti-aircraft guns 20 mm one barrel and Flakvierling. History, development, service, specifications, statistics, pictures and 3D model. 20 mm Flak 38, Flakvierling Type: light anti-aircraft gun History: By
Polish Armed Forces in Exile
The Polish Armed Forces in Exile, 1939-1945. Army units and equipment in France and Britain 1940, Air Force and Navy. Polish Armed Forces in Exile During World War II, Polish
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RAF Squadrons in May 1940
Planes and bases of the Royal Air Force on May 10, 1940. Number of squadrons, locations and aircraft types at the beginning of the Western campaign. The Royal Air Force
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Martin Maryland
US-build light bomber Martin Maryland and Baltimore of the RAF and French Air Force. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3d model. Martin 167 Maryland and Martin 187 Baltimore Martin
BAR
BAR – Browning Automatic Rifle, US light machine gun or assault rifle from both World Wars. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) Browning Automatic
Italian Air Force and Navy
Strength and Organization of the Regia Aeronautica and Regia Navale when Italy enters Second World War in June 1940. Regia Aeronautica and Regia Navale Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) The
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German Orders of Battle at the armistice with France
German Orders of Battle from 25 June 1940 early, the day of the armistice with France. Schematic layout of the Wehrmacht, divisions and equipment. By 10 June the Germans had
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Italian Army 1940
Strength, organization, divisions and equipment of the Army, Colonial Troops and Fascist Milita as Italy entered the Second World War in June 1940. Italian Army in WW2 The Italian Army
