M108 and M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers in Vietnam

The US M108 and M109 Self-propelled Howitzers (SPH) were generally employed to Fire Support Bases (FSB) which provided artillery support to Allied infantry units in the field. Because the M108 and M109 howitzers could traverse their main gun 360 degrees, unlike towed artillery and other SPs, they were ideal for FSB positions which might be … Continue reading M108 and M109 Self-Propelled Howitzers in Vietnam →

Churchill & Cromwell tanks in Korea 1950-51

Along side Centurion tanks, the British deployed a small number of Churchill and Cromwell tanks built during WWII to Korea in November 1950. The Churchill tank did proved to be effective in the challenging terrain of Korea. Due to their age and a lack of spare parts, both the Churchill and Cromwell tanks only seen … Continue reading Churchill & Cromwell tanks in Korea 1950-51 →

US Massive Daisy Cutter Bombs 1968-Present

The massive Daisy Cutter bombs were the largest conventional bombs used by the US Military in the Vietnam War, 1991 Gulf War (Desert Storm), and Afghanistan. Since the Korean War, helicopters had developed into versatile platforms capable of performing various roles, including troop transport, attack/reconnaissance missions, logistical support and medical evacuations. During the Vietnam War, … Continue reading US Massive Daisy Cutter Bombs 1968-Present →

North Korean Armor 1950

The North Korean first armor force seem puny by today's standards but in 1950 it was the most formidable force in Asia except for the Soviet Army. With it, North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to unite the Korean peninsula. The North Korean main battle tank was the Soviet T-34. The US troops … Continue reading North Korean Armor 1950 →

WWI Sturmpanzerwagen A7V

The Sturmpanzerwagen A7V was the only tank Germany built during WWI. It was used in combat from March to October 1918, and was the first operational German panzer. On 24 April 1918, the first Tank vs Tank engagement took place at Villers-Bretonneux, France. Throughout the war, the Germans employed more captured British Mark IV tanks … Continue reading WWI Sturmpanzerwagen A7V →

Panzer VIII Maus

The Panzer VIII Maus was the German last and only super heavy tank built during WWII. It was the heaviest fully enclosed armored fighting vehicle ever built and was planned to be employed as a “break through” panzer. The Maus was the only German panzer program to been canceled due to the Allied strategic bombing … Continue reading Panzer VIII Maus →