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Soviet T-26 Tank sits abandoned in a field of sunflowers

By wikingeretowMay 04, 20181 Comment

From entering active service in 1932 with the Red Army; the T-26 participated in many conflicts through the 1930's up until it's final engagement against the Japanese Kwantung Army in Manchuria in August 1945 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-26

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Solothurn 31.M Golyószóró

By wikingeretowMar 31, 20180 Comments

Also known as the MG30 Colorized image below https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_30

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Abandoned Flak 41 inspected by American soldier at Magdeburg – 1945

By wikingeretowMar 15, 20180 Comments

The Flak 41 was a Rheinmetall improvement on the famous Krupp "eighty-eight", resulting in a more powerful version than any of the previous ones. Only very few numbers were produced, but this prompted Krupp to respond with another prototype which ended up becoming the feared Pak 43 & KWK 43 - mounted on the Elefant, Jagdpanther and the Tiger II.

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RAF Pilot receiving a haircut in between sorties

By wikingeretowFeb 20, 20180 Comments

With a pipe and a good book, this young pilot receives a haircut in between sorties. Knowing that each time they went out it could be their last mission, keeping mentally busy is key.

UncategorizedAircraft, Colour, History, Photo, Photograph, World War Two, WW2, WWII

“A date that will live in infamy” – Dec 7th 1941

By wikingeretowDec 27, 20170 Comments

The USS Arizona burns during the attack on Pearl Harbor A double post today - It's the 8th down here in NZ but for our American readers it is the 7th. "The attack commenced at 7:48 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The base was attacked by 353 Imperial Japanese fighter planes, bombers, and torpedo planes in two waves, launched from six aircraft carriers. All eight U.S. Navy battleships were damaged, with four sunk. All but the USS Arizona (BB-39) were later raised, and six were returned to service and went on to fight in the war. The Japanese also sank or damaged…

UncategorizedAircraft, Black and White, Colour, Death, Grave, History, Infantry, Navy, Photo, Photograph, Ship, World War Two, WW2, WWII

Tiger burnt out on the roadside in Normandy

By wikingeretowSep 23, 20170 Comments

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Churchill Mk II "Shaver" on Field Exercises

By wikingeretowJul 29, 20170 Comments

Churchill Mk II - "Shaver" Infantry A22, Mk IV Churchill Mk II "Shaver" B Squadron 9 Troop 43rd Royal Tank Regiment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/43rd_Royal_Tank_Regiment

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