World War II

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

Romanian Lancieri

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/romanian-lancieri 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Lancieri'' was a Romanian paramilitary Force of The National Christian Defense League. The League, although Fascist by declaration, espoused a h …

1st Special Service Force

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/1st-special-service-force 31st Jul 2021 - Known as The “Black Devils” The 1st Special Service Force was a composite Elite Infantry Unit, composed of Canadian and American Infantry …

Romanian Iron Guard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/romanian-iron-guard 31st Jul 2021 - The Iron Guard was a paramilitary organization raised in Romania to support a Fascist political takeover of that Country. It came into existence in 19 …

German Vehicle Drapes

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-vehicle-drapes 31st Jul 2021 - Although not traditionally a Flag, a Drape still falls into the category of such – whereas larger Flags and Standards were of ten referred to as …

German Afrika Corps.

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-afrika-corps 31st Jul 2021 - The German Army ''Afrika Korps.'' was a World War II Formation, created to assist Italian Allies with their Desert Campaigns in The Sahara (North Afri …

German ''Seewolf'' Submarine Patrols

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-seewolf-submarine-patrols 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Seewolf'' Wolfpacks were a series of (3) separate Operations ran by The German Kriegsmarine during World War II. The goal of their mission was t …

British Portable Flamethrower No. 2

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-portable-flamethrower-no-2 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as The ''Lifebuoy'' and ''Ack Pack'', The British No. 2 Flamethrower was a portable device used for anti-personnel activities by The Britis …

German ''Air Transport School''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-air-transport-school 31st Jul 2021 - The Deutsche Verkehrsfliegerschule or ''German Air Transport School'' was a civilian flight training concern, formed in Germany (Berlin) – in 19 …

German ''Fire Police''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-fire-police 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Fire Police'' or ''Feuerschutzpolizei'' were formed in 1938 by Germany's National Socialist Party (Nazi). They were under the overall control of …

British Motorized Submersible Canoe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-motorized-submersible-canoe 31st Jul 2021 - The Motorized Submersible Canoe or device nicknamed The ''Sleeping Beauty'', was a Special Operations vessel derived by Britain during World War II. L …

Imperial Japanese Seaplane Carrier ''Mizuho''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/imperial-japanese-seaplane-carrier-mizuho 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Mizuho'' was a ''Seaplane Carrier'' of The Imperial Japanese Navy, and used during World War II. Similar to an Aircraft Carrier, Seaplane ''Tend …

Norwegian M16 7.5cm Anti-Aircraft Gun

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/norwegian-m16-75cm-antiaircraft-gun 31st Jul 2021 - The late World War I Norwegian Model 16 Anti-Aircraft Gun was a 7.5cm weapon, designed for Military and Civilian asset protection of Enemy air attacks …