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WW2 German awards and medals
The Nazi Germany awards system mainly took shape during World War II. Before September 1, 1939, it hardly existed: there were many party and departmental awards, such as for service in the Wehrmacht, service in the Waffen SS, for party service, and so on.
World War II dug-out aircrafts
What is the most incredible find during excavations at WWII battle sites? Many will say - helmet Waffen SS, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cros or a whole tank! And how would you feel if you found, for example, a Focke-Wulf or IL2 aircraft? In this article, there will be many photographs digging up WW2 aircraft with a description of the places where they were found, including the history of the crash.
The Battle of Stalingrad short description
The Battle of Stalingrad was the largest and bloodiest battle in world history. It lasted over six months, from July 17, 1942 to February 2, 1943. More than 2 million soldiers took part in it. Soviet forces faced not only German troops but also Romanian, Italian, Croatian, and Hungarian forces during the battle.
Stories from the front
Interesting stories about the Second World War coming from the Soviet soldiers and officers, rear workers and civilians.
Demyansk Pocket - history of the battle
The Second World War came to the town of Demyansk in the fall of 1941, when it was abandoned by Soviet troops during a German counterattack near the city of Staraya Russa. And then for 14 months until the spring of 1943 this region was under German occupation.
For Stalin, Demyansk was an important milestone for the future breakthrough and dismantling of the front of Army Group “Sever” (“North”).
Romania as an ally of Nazi Germany on the Eastern Front of WW2
From 1941-1944, up to 30 divisions of the Romanian army took part in the war against the USSR. In general, during the war, on the side of Hitler Germany, Romania lost 600 thousand people (of which 400 thousand were irretrievable losses). As you know, the Romanian army was the largest among the allied forces of Germany.
Why did the Battle of Stalingrad become a turning point in World War II?
The main reasons: Wehrmacht had huge amount of casualties (more than 800 000 of soldiers) and weapons and military equipment (2700 of military airplanes, 4300 of tanks, 15000 of weaponry and mortars)
What would happen if the Germans won the battle of Stalingrad?
The victory of Axis powers in Stalingrad would have prompted Turkey, according to the agreements, to enter the war with the USSR