Military Battle Zone

1943

  • German Wind Cannon

    The German wind cannon, also known as the “WindKanone,” is one of Nazi Germany’s Wunderwaffe weapons that can shoot a blast of compressed air, knocking enemy aircraft off the sky. Developed in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1945, the wind cannon was… Continue reading

  • German V3 cannon

    The V3 cannon is one of Nazi Germany’s Wunderwaffe weapons (vengeance weapons) like the V2 and V1 rockets. Also known as the “London gun” due to its distance from the British capital of London, this multi-charged super gun was aimed… Continue reading

  • The krummlauf

    The Krummlauf is a bent attachment to the barrel of the German Sturmgewehr  44 assault rifle, which allowed soldiers to shoot over obstacles without exposing themselves to returning fire from the enemy. Developed in 1943, the Krummlauf became one of… Continue reading

  • German rocket U-boats WW2

    The rocket U-boats were a series of military projects by the German Kriegsmarine (German Navy) aimed at developing submarine-launched rockets that could be launched against sea or offshore targets. The first experimentation with the idea of rocket U-boats is the… Continue reading

  • Pigeon guided missiles

    During the Second World War, the US Military needed to find accurate ways to guide its missiles for a precision strike on its targets. This is the centerpiece of Project Pigeon, an attempt by American psychologist B.F. Skinner’s to develop… Continue reading

  • The Panzerschreck Anti-tank launcher

    The German Panzerschreck Anti-tank launcher, also known as the Raktetenpanzerbuchse 54, was inspired by US bazookas captured in North Africa. It was one of two Anti-tank launchers used by the German army, such as the Panzerfaust. Due to its effectiveness… Continue reading

  • Japanese diary extract from Attu island 1943

    The diary extract below is from a Japanese medical officer named Dr Paul Nebu Tatsuqushi, who wrote his final entry on 29th May 1943 before his death during the battle of Attu island. The Battle of Attu Island is part… Continue reading