Thoughtful Reflections on Faith and Life
The Second World War witnessed the widespread adoption of the submachine gun as a standard infantry weapon. Firing pistol ammunition in fully automatic mode, submachine guns provided a high volume of fire at close range and proved especially valuable in urban combat, jungle warfare, trench fighting, and assaults on fortified positions. At the beginning of … Read More “The Allied Submachine Guns of the Second World War: From Tommy Guns to Stens” »
When people think of tanks in the Second World War, iconic German vehicles such as the Tiger and Panther often come to mind. Yet it was the tanks of the Allied nations that ultimately rolled from the beaches of Normandy to the heart of Berlin and from the deserts of North Africa to the islands … Read More “Steel Victory: The Tanks of the Allied Powers During the Second World War” »
Last time we looked at the countries that made up the Axis powers. This time we look at the Allies. The Allies are much more than just Britain, United States and the Soviet Union, even if they are considered “the Big Three.” Understanding the position these countries were in at the start of the war … Read More “SWWP 3 – Setting The Stage: The Allies” »
