World War II

An in-depth view into World War II from 1939 to 1945.

German Messerschmitt Bf109 Fighter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-messerschmitt-bf109-fighter 31st Jul 2021 - The workhorse of Germany's Luftwaffe (Air Force), The Messerschmitt 109 Series of Fighter Planes were invented by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusse …

US M1 .30-06 Caliber Rifle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-m1-3006-caliber-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - The mainstay of The US Military Services from 1936 until 1959, The M1 Rifle was invented by John Grand of The Springfield Rifle Company, as a replacem …

US M3 ''Grant'' & "Lee'' Tank

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-m3-grant-lee-tank 31st Jul 2021 - The unique "naming" of The M-3 Tank is sometimes confusing. Designed in America and designated The "Lee" (after American Civil War Confederate General …

Herman M38 Fallschirmjager Helmet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/herman-m38-fallschirmjager-helmet 31st Jul 2021 - Germany pioneered Airborne Infantry assault tactics in the 1920s-1930s. Their "Fallschirmjager Corps." experimented with various types of Parachute si …

USS ''Texas''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/uss-texas 31st Jul 2021 - The USS "Texas" is a "New York"-Class of Battleship, commissioned in 1914. "Texas" displaced over 29,000-tons and was 573-feet long. She stood 95-feet …

German Wrappenschild

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-wrappenschild 31st Jul 2021 - The Wrappenschild (or Decal), was a type of identifier used on the sides of German War Helmets. They were used on all Stalhelm (Helmets) issued to all …

British Welbike Military Motorcycle

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-welbike-military-motorcycle 31st Jul 2021 - While we have seen, the use of Bicycles in War was somewhat common in World War I (and the eventual adoption of early Motorcycles), a common issue was …

''Station X''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/station-x 31st Jul 2021 - More commonly known as ''Frythe House'', The British World War II ''Special Executive Operations'' Office established itself in The Village of Hertfor …

British Anderson Shelter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-anderson-shelter 31st Jul 2021 - During World War II, The German ''Blitz'' attempted to dominate The British People in their struggle to resist Adolf Hitler's juggernaut of Luftwaffe …

British Morrison Shelter

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-morrison-shelter 31st Jul 2021 - An attempt to provide an even more practical self-protection shelter during The Biltz of England during World War II, The Morrison Shelter was seen as …

British ''Admiralty Scaffolding''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-admiralty-scaffolding 31st Jul 2021 - The use of “Admiralty Scaffolding” was a common practice in World War II England. Developed in 1940-41, they were in response to the very …

American Volunteer Group

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-volunteer-group 31st Jul 2021 - With Hitler's Germany running rough shod over Europe and Japan doing the same in Asia (1941), America had thus far, remained "officially" uninvolved. …