B-29 named "Command Decision" became famous during the Korean War for shooting down five enemy MiG-15 jet fighters, making it the world's only bomber "jet ace." The largest US aircraft of WWII, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress was designed with state-of-the-art technology at the time, which included a pressurized cabin, and a dual-wheeled tricycle landing gear. … Continue reading US B-29 Bomber Jet Ace Korea 1951
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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
Operation Plunder 1945
Operation Plunder was the British and Canadian operation to cross the Rhine river on 23 March 1945, launched by the 21st Army Group under Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery. The crossing was made between Rees and Wesel by the British 2nd Army under General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, and south of Wesel between Wallach and … Continue reading Operation Plunder 1945
