Monthly Archives: April 2012

World War II – Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation

The Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation, also known as Operation August Storm, was a Soviet campaign against the Japanese that began in August 1945.  Along with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States, the Manchurian Strategic Defensive Operation helped to force the Japanese to surrender at the end of World War II. On
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World War II – Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Offensive, was Germany's last great tank offensive in World War II and the largest combat action in US military history.

It took place in the Ardennes Forest in France, Luxembourg and Belgium and lasted from December 16, 1944 to January 25, 1945.

The name "Battle

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World War II – Operation Overlord

Operation Overlord was the codename for the Allied amphibious invasion of Normandy in France, which began on June 6, 1944 - a date that is remembered as D-Day - and ended on August 25 of that year, when Paris was liberated. US Army Prepare For D-Day Sometimes know
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T-70 Light Tank

The T-70 light tank played an important role during World War II because it was cheap and easy to mass produce. In the 1930s, the Soviet Union purchased some British Carden-Loyd Light Amphibious Tanks from Vickers-Armstrong. These were used as a model for a Soviet light amphibious tank that became known as the T-37. This tank was
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World War II – Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk was Germany's last attempt to launch an offensive attack in Russia during World War II.  Although the number of tanks that were used in the battle has been disputed, it is generally believed that more tanks were used during the Battle of Kursk than in any other battle in history.

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World War II – Capture of Tunisia

A series of World War II battles that took place in Tunisia in the first half of 1943 resulted in Axis forces being ejected from all of North Africa.

After the Second Battle of El Alamein, Rommel withdrew to the Mareth Line, in southeastern Tunisia. The Mareth Line was a line of fortifications that had

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World War II – Second Battle of El Alamein

The Second Battle of El Alamein is considered a turning point in World War II.

After the Battle of Alam el Halfa, the British were left in an advantageous position.

Axis forces were low on armored reserves and low on fuel.  Supply lines were very long, and armored units had to be broken up so

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World War II – Battle of Alam el Halfa

During the Battle of Alam el Halfa, which took place in North Africa during World War II,  Rommel attempted to regain El Alamein in Egypt; eventually, however, he was forced to retreat.

The Battle of Alam el Halfa (sometimes known as the Battle of Alam Halfa) Read more