Introduction In the 20th century iron, and steel had become the backbone of powerful nations. Northern parts of Sweden(Kiruna, Gällivare) have the largest, purest iron ore deposits in Europe. As early as 1902, Sweden begun transporting its iron ore via railway to the Narvik harbour. The port doesn't freeze in spite of being on the … Continue reading Naval ships involved in battles of Narvik
Even though contended(by aviation experts), Spitfire is considered as legendary(by masses). It came to limelight during the Battle of Britain, but was also deployed in other theaters of WW-II. The Spitfire came to Sweden only after the end of the Second World War. Then the Air Force needed a more effective reconnaissance aircraft and purchased … Continue reading Spitfire: The Swedish connection
The legendary, arguably the first AWD Willys MB deserves a detailed post but for now, I'm quite excited to have a 1:18 model of this iconic machine. The details like the engine(radiator, battery, oil pump), seating, posterior(having Jerry can), sideways(utilities like showel) are all portrayed quite accurately.
One of the foxholes in Bois Jacques(translation: Jack's Woods), Foy(near Bastogne), Belgium. 101st Airborne was spread in this woods, and the village of Foy can be seen at distance in the photo. Foy was occupied by the Germans while Americans held out in the woods. I believe sometime in January 1945, 101st liberated Foy. While … Continue reading Jacquis Bois and Easy Company
When you finally get a glimpse of the weapons that you have only heard of and used in video games 😀 Wehrmacht(Heer?) inventory A few American and British guns and rifles. Pistols German anti-tank weapon. Collection of pistols.
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