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soviet weapons
Finnish troops gathering captured Soviet weapons, Taipale, Finland, circa 27-28 Dec 1939 -
u.s troops
With the fall of France in 1940, the fighting shifted to the Mediterranean. Initially, combat largely occurred at sea and in North Africa between British and Italian forces. -
anti tank
Design of the 17pdr as a high velocity anti-tank weapon comparable in hitting power to the Germaqn 88mm gun began in the fall of 1941. It was approved for production in mid 1942 and consideration was given to fitting it in tanks. -
airborn division
The 101st Airborne Division was activated on the 16th of August, 1942. It was organized at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and the commanding officer, Maj General William C Lee delivered his famous speech that included, “The 101st Airborne Division…has no history, but it has a rendezvous with destiny.” These triumphant words began their training on the 19th of August. -
atomic bms
Ever since the atomic bombs were exploded over Japanese cities, historians, social scientists, journalists, World War II veterans, and ordinary citizens have engaged in intense controversy about the events of August 1945
