World War II

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

British Slingsby Hengist Glider Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-slingsby-hengist-glider-plane 23rd Nov 2021 - The British World War II Troop Transport (Glider) known as The Slingsby Hengist, was a low produced Warplane which saw limited usage. First deployed i …

US Beechcraft AT-10 ''Wichita'' Trainer Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-beechcraft-at-10-wichita-trainer-plane 16th Nov 2021 - The US Beechcraft AT-10 ''Wichita'' was an early World War II Multi-Engine Training Plane. As stated, The AT-10 gave experience to future Medium and H …

US Boeing P-12 Fighter Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-boeing-p-12-fighter-plane 10th Nov 2021 - The US Boeing P-12 Fighter Plane, was the primary Fighter and Trainer used by The US Armed Forces, between 1929 and 1932. A Bi-Winged Aircraft, The P- …

US Douglas C-47 Cargo Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-douglas-c-47-cargo-plane 10th Nov 2021 - The US Douglas C-47 ''Skytrain'' (aka ''Dakota'') – was a primary Cargo and Troops Transport Aircraft, used during World War II. The militarized …

British ''X-Class'' Submarine

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-x-class-submarine 10th Nov 2021 - The British ''X''-Class Submarine was classed as a ''Midget'' Vessel, used by The Royal Navy in World War II. Also known as The ''X Craft'', these wer …

German Submarine U-25

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-submarine-u-25 10th Oct 2021 - The Kriegsmarine (German) Submarine U-25 was a ''Type 1A'' - Class Warship, launched in 1934. Although short lived in Service, The U-25 sink (8) Enemy …

Soviet Destroyer ''Beposhchadny''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/soviet-destroyer-beposhchadny 7th Oct 2021 - The Soviet Navy's ''Gnevny''-Class Destroyer ''Besposhchadny'' was launched in 1936. she would see extensive Wartime Service during World War II, agai …

French Battleship ''Dunkerque''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/french-battleship-dunkerque 7th Oct 2021 - The French Battleship ''Dunkerque'' was a Lead Class Warship of The French Navy, deployed in the 1930s. Although plans for more Ships were envisioned, …

Japanese Battleship ''Hyuga''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/japanese-battleship-hyuga 4th Oct 2021 - The Imperial Japanese Battleship ''Hyuga'' was a ''Ise''-Class Warship which served in World War II with The Japanese War Effort. Launched in 1917, '' …

HMS ''Argus''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hms-argus 4th Oct 2021 - The British Aircraft Carrier HMS ''Argus'' was first deployed in 1918 for probable service in World War I. However, She was too late for general warti …

Australian ''Wirraway'' Fighter Plane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/australian-wirraway-fighter-plane 4th Oct 2021 - The Australian CAC ''Wirraway'' was a World War II produced Fighter Plane, credited as being the first such locally produced and used by The Royal Aus …

Argentine DL-43 ''Nahuel'' Tank

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/argentine-dl-43-nahuel-tank 3rd Oct 2021 - The Argentine DL-43 ''Nahuel'' was a Medium Tank built and marketed by Argentina, during World War II. The Tank was based on the US M-4 ''Grant'' and …