September 3 2010
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August 4 2010
Production of the combat helicopter Mi-24V started in 1976. This version was equipped with the radically new antitank missile system “Shturm-V” with guidance system “Raduga-Sh”, capable of striking targets with the highest accuracy – more than 92%. In other ... >>
The cuirassiers were always the elite force of Napoleon’s army. Their crushing close-formation attacks were deservedly hailed as the decisive factor in Napoleon’s success.... >>
In May 1989, the 1st squadron of the Kubinka Centre (later the 237th composite air regiment), located near Moscow, received Su-27 fighters. Early in 1991, the six-aircraft aerobatics team was set up. “The Russian Knights” is one of the few aerobatic team in the world flying in heavy figh... >>
At the beginning of the WWII on 01 September 1939 the Wehrmacht was equipped with 11.200 anti tank guns 3,7 cm Pak 35/36 that could effectively fight Polish and Soviet light tanks of the early period with their light anti bullet armor, however it couldn’t penetrate medium tanks such a... >>
May 20 2010
Having invaded the Soviet Union on June, 22nd, 1941, the Germans reached the boundaries for attacking Moscow in September. One of the fiercest battles of World War II took place in the western surroundings of Moscow from September 41 to April 42 under harsh climate conditions. This Winter battle was... >>
During the first Silesian War Frederick II defeated the Austrian army. However, he was surprised by effectiveness of the light Austrian cavalry which consisted of Hungarians called «Huzars». At that time Prussians also had Hussars, but only few squadrons formed in 1721. In 1741, followi... >>
April 14 2010
Eighteen-pound “unicorns” (smoothbore artillery pieces) and 12-pound cannons were widely used in Russia during the War of 1812. In the Battle of Borodino, these guns were stationed on the well known Rayevsky battery site and infl icted tremendous losses on Napoleon’s regiments.... >>
April 8 2010
The Bf-109 F2 was adopted by the Luftwaffe in 1941. Its armament consisted of MG-151 15-mm machine gun, which fi red 950 shots/minute. Its latest feature was the use of an electric drive for its engine overchargers. Tropical variant of F-2 with complementary air fi lters was produced for front servi... >>
April 1 2010
These dragoons successfully fought both in mounted and foot order. The number of Dragoon regiments reached 33. Their most famous action happened in the battle of Lesnaya village when the first corps of Russias armed forces named Corps Volant conducted a rapid action over a long distance and intercep... >>
February 25 2010
The regular field artillery in the Swedish Army was established by Gustav II Adolf. At the times of Charles XII and the era of expansion in Poland and Russia, most battles were fought by the cavalry and infantry regiments, because of the slower advance of the artillery. Nevertheless many victories o... >>
