17pdr Valentine, Mk I, Archer – British Self-propelled Tank DestroyerThe 17 pounder Archer was the only British tank destroyer of World War Two. The Brits used the … Posted June 12, 2025 (updated June 14, 2025) by Patrick
Crusader II, Gun Tractor Mk I – British Artillery Prime MoverThe Gun Tractor Mk I was a British World War II military vehicle designed to tow artillery pieces … Posted June 8, 2025 (updated May 25, 2025) by Patrick
Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Challenger (A30) – British Medium TankThe Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Challenger (A30) was a British World War II cruiser tank developed to counter … Posted June 1, 2025 (updated May 24, 2025) by Patrick
M45 Quadmount – American Browning .50 call Quadrupple Anti-Aircraft GunThe M45 Quadmount, often referred to as the "Quad .50" or "Meat Chopper," was a formidable anti-aircraft and … Posted May 28, 2025 (updated May 24, 2025) by Patrick
Mercedes-Benz 170 VK, Kfz. 2 – German Light Radio CarThe Mercedes-Benz 170 VK, designated W136 K, was a light military vehicle developed from the civilian Mercedes 170 … Posted May 24, 2025 by Patrick
Zielgerät 1229 – Vampir – German Infrared Assault Rifle ScopeThe Zielgerät 1229 or ZG 1229, commonly known by its codename "Vampir", was an early active infrared night … Posted May 16, 2025 (updated June 9, 2025) by Patrick
Turmzielfernrohr T.Z.F. 6 – Targeting Scope for 2 cm KwK Reconnaissance VehiclesThe Turmzielfernrohr T.Z.F. 6 was a monocular telescopic sight specifically designed for the requirements of the 2 cm … Posted May 12, 2025 (updated May 12, 2025) by Patrick
Panzer Zielfernrohr 1, Pz.Z.F.1 – German Rifle Scope for the MG 34The Pz.Z.F. 1, or Panzer Zielfernrohr 1,was a German telescopic sight mounted on the MG34 machine gun during … Posted May 11, 2025 (updated May 11, 2025) by Patrick
Turmzielfernrohr T.Z.F. 9 d – Targeting Scope for the King TigerThe Turmzielfernrohr 9d (T.Z.F. 9d) was a German telescopic sight used on the Tiger II (also known as … Posted May 10, 2025 by Patrick
Sperber FG 1250 – Nighthawk, German Infrared Night-vision Targeting DeviceFrom 1941 the German optics company Carl Zeiss developed means to fight in the dark of night. Together … Posted May 9, 2025 (updated May 10, 2025) by Patrick
Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. G (late version) with FG 1250 Infrared- German Medium TankThe final and most refined variant of Germany’s Panther tank series in World War II was the Panzerkampfwagen … Posted May 9, 2025 (updated May 10, 2025) by Patrick
Horch 901 Typ 40, Kfz. 12 – German Medium All Terrain VehicleThe German Horch 901 Typ 40, Kfz. 12 was a versatile German military vehicle used extensively by the … Posted May 6, 2025 (updated May 6, 2025) by Patrick
Fiat – SPA CL39 – Italian Medium Artillery TractorThe Fiat SPA CL39 was a medium artillery tractor used by the Italian Army during World War II, … Posted May 1, 2025 by Patrick
4.7 cm Böhler gun – Dutch Anti-tank GunThe 4.7 cm Böhler gun was a semi-automatic anti-tank gun developed by the Austrian firm Böhler in the … Posted April 7, 2025 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick
Dutch uniforms for 1st and 2nd squadron of the M36 and M38 armored carWith the purchase of the Swedish armoured cars Landsverk L-181 and L-180, two new Dutch squadrons were formed … Posted March 28, 2025 by Patrick
20 mm Carl Gustaf pvg m/42 – Swedish Recoilless Anti-Tank RifleThis 20 mm Carl Gustaf pvg model 1942 anti-tank rifle was the world's first shoulder-fired recoilless weapon. [...]Read … Posted March 26, 2025 (updated March 26, 2025) by Pascal
47 mm Mortar model 1941 designated 47 Krh/41 – Finnish Light Infantry MortarThe Finnish 47 Krh/41 light infantry mortar was developed to provide the Finnish infantry a portable mortar for … Posted March 23, 2025 (updated March 23, 2025) by Pascal
List of Military Terms, Acronyms and Abbreviations of World War TwoA reference, listing and explaining commonly used terms, acronyms and abbreviations by the Allied and Axis powers during … Posted March 1, 2025 (updated March 2, 2025) by Pascal
