Category: History

The Paris Gun is a remarkable piece of artillery developed by the German Empire during the First World War. With a barrel so long it had to be supported …

The Fahrpanzer, a term that translates to “mobile armor” or “armored gun carriage,”. Developed in the late 19th century, this innovative system was a response to the evolving needs …

Pierced Steel Planking (PSP), also known as Marston Mat, is a versatile surfacing innovation that played a pivotal role in military operations since WWII. Made from stamped sheets of …

The Schienenwolf, or “Rail Wolf,” also known as a Schwellenpflug or “Sleeper Plough,” was a German rail vehicle designed for devastating rail tracks, featuring a robust, hook-shaped plow. Krupp …

The Pak 38 (L/60) (5 cm Panzerabwehrkanone 38 (L/60)) was a 50 mm caliber German anti-tank gun, developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig AG in 1938. It succeeded the 3.7 cm Pak …

The Lanchester 6×4 armored car, a British military vehicle featuring a 6×4 drivetrain, was manufactured in small quantities during the late 1920s and early 1930s. As a robust and …

Since ancient times, homing pigeons have been utilized for message delivery. The exact nature of their homing instinct remains somewhat mysterious. It’s speculated that magnetoreception, a biological ability to …

German flak towers, or “Flaktürme,” were monumental concrete fortresses constructed during the Second World War across various cities within Nazi Germany and its occupied territories. These structures served a …

The Stahlhelm, meaning “steel helmet”, has become one of the most iconic symbols of German military history. The Stahlhelm’s introduction during the First World War resulted in an immediate …

The United States Mk.2 grenade, colloquially known as the “Pineapple” grenade due to its distinctively grooved exterior, is an iconic piece of military ordnance that served as the standard-issue …