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Both the Allies and Axis Powers Loved This Gun
The Second World War was known for its iconic, advanced (for its era) weapons. Hitler’s Germany was particularly notorious ...
Discover how Switzerland navigated the chaos of World War II while maintaining its neutrality. This video explores the country’s strategic decisions, economic maneuvers, military preparedness, and ...
Switzerland’s neutrality during World War II was the result of centuries-old policy, strategic geography, military preparedness, and complex diplomacy. This video explores how the Swiss avoided ...
How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of the Second World War, and in what ways did the war’s outcome ...
Its widespread use during World War I continued into World War II, where both Axis and Allied powers used them considerably. With a maximum range of seven miles, it was a hot-ticket item for any ...
Cohn later became a U.S. citizen when he was 18-years-old and drafted to serve in WWII. He later served in the Battle of the Bulge—the battle that led to the Allies' victory over the Axis powers.
The plant produced nearly 30% of all tanks made in the United States during World War II. In 1952, Chrysler was the largest tankmaker in the country.