But for a period they were neutral: "Vichy France in 1940–1942 was recognised by most Axis and neutral powers, as well as the United States and...
I hope it's the dream stuff and not the nightmare stuff.
Excellent post R.Leonard! Please tell the Ken Walsh story when you have the time. Kenneth A. Walsh - Wikipedia
I had it listed in the original post as a super-heavy because it really was in a different class than the other heavies that were fielded. If...
Natural progression. With Apollo we lacked computing power and had to use the excellent Mk.I human brain to manipulate most functions. By the time...
I agree! The problem, and it relates to the thread's main discussion, when does material, military support reach the point that it is actual...
I agree that it is difficult to define, "What makes a war a world war?" Even in the two world wars we have defined as such, many nations remained...
I could accept that as the start date. I didn't choose the Marco-Polo Bridge incident because it was still basically a regional border clash. It...
I never had a problem with it but have noticed it often has a visceral response when used surgically. Since the incident I've recounted, I have...
It depends upon your perspective and national alignments. The US and most of Europe see arms to Ukraine as a legitimate, non-war act. Russia and...
The German's seeking greater influence in the region had provided training and equipment to the Nationalists. The German trained KMT divisions...
I notice the first picture also has the "C" word in it. That is the one word I am forbidden to use and very seldom do; I go years between using...
China could still get the nod. Germany, Russia, England and the United States were tied up in the beginnings of the Sino-Japanese War, in addition...
I wish I'd known that when I was younger, I could have had fun with that. In the American military, as slang and officially in communications...
That does look similar to the one I got the younger son.
Rate of fire was still important with larger caliber AA weapons. The more bursting shells you could put near enemy aircraft the greater the chance...
What you need to do is get yourself an RC P-47. Fly it when you want, display it when not flying. I got the boys a couple for Christmas two or...
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Good post with good information, I do have a couple points/questions to make though. I thought the "todays" gun is a different gun, 4.5"/55 Mk8,...
Thank you T.A. for an excellent, informative post on the late war "best" fighter!!! Which would you pic as best? For early war, I think you're...
