World War II Vehicles, Tanks, Airplanes, and Ships
World War II, a time in history of great upheaval the world over. Found here in are some of the machines used in that time by the men and women who fought the battles, delivered the supplies, and transported the wounded. Look around and enjoy the historical information, the specifications, pictures and videos of the machines of war that were used in World War II.
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22 March 2019, Great Britain's ex-Turkish "I" class destroyers
Turkey had four destroyers on order before World War II started. Two were delivered to Turkey in 1942 and the other two were purchased by the Royal Navy.
- H.05 HMS Ithuriel destroyer
1942.
IWM FL-22375.
21 March 2019, Great Britain's ex-Brazilian "H" class destroyers
Brazil had six destroyers (based on the "H" class) on order, but when World War II started the Royal Navy bought them so they could use them.
- H.19 HMS Harvester destroyer
IWM FL-22661.
10 March 2019, Great Britain's "I" class destroyers
The "I" class destroyers all had 5 tube launchers which attributed to some stability issues.
- D09 HMS Imperial destroyer
September 1937
IWM FL-14057
9 March 2019, Great Britain's "H" class destroyers
The "H" class destroyers had improved gun mounts over the "F" class.
- H.24 HMS Hasty destroyer
1936.
IWM FL-13795.
8 March 2019, Great Britain's "G" class, Gallant, Grenville class destroyers
The "G" class destroyers were slightly smaller than the "F" class. Most were lost in the first year of World War II.
- H31 HMS Griffin destroyer
1936.
IWM FL-13646.
3 March 2019, Great Britain's "F" class destroyers
The "F" class destroyers became operational in the mid-1930s and were serving with the Home Fleet when World War II started.
- H.62 HMS Faulknor destroyer
Class leader.
IWM FL-13079.
2 March 2019, Great Britain's "E" class , and Exmouth class destroyers
The "E" class destroyers were initially in reserve when World War II started but were quickly put into active operations.
- HMS Eclipse destroyer
1935.
IWM FL-11548.
- Reggiane Re.2003 reconnaissance bomber
Prototype.
©Reggiane.
- Meridionali Ro. 51 fighter
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
- Fiat R.S.14 floatplane
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
- Caproni Ca 135 medium bomber
1937.
Public domain.
- Nakajima C6N1 Saiun reconnaissance
©US Air Force photo.
- Kawanishi N1K4-J Model 32 Shiden fighter
In 1945.
©US Air Force Museum, 080603-F-1234P-001.
- Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi suicide attack
After World War II the propellers were removed from aircraft.
Public domain.
- Kawasaki Ki-10 fighter
Public domain.
Links
- Free Military Manuals
Free Military Manuals have manuals in pdf format, The main aim of this web site is to bring WWII German Military Manuals no longer in print into the public domain for free. - World War II Wiki
Historical database for just about everything World War II. - Panzers of the Wehrmacht
Informative site dedicated to the men and vehicles of the German Armed Forces of the Second World War. Contains an excellent image gallery.
