Soviet Union updates

I've done a bunch of minor updates to the following:

• BT-7
• BT-5
• T-35
• T-28
• T-37
• T-26
• T-27

Handhelds / iPhone / iTouch modifications

I've done some minor revisions to allow for a little better usage for hand held devices (ok so I got an iTouch and I want the site to be more usable in it!). It isn't perfect, but I think it'll be a start, and I'll make it better in the future.

Britain's Sherman Firefly VC updated

Though when the Sherman first came on the scene it was quite comparable to the German vehicles it was going up against. However, the Germans continued advancing their designs, whereas the Americans felt it was better to mass produce than interrupt production with newer designs. In retrospect this was probably a mistake, at least in the eyes of the crews. However, the British did figure out that by upgunning the Sherman with a 17 pdr gun, called the Sherman Firefly, they would have a main gun that could take on the best the Germans put against them.

Soviet Union's T-70 and T-80 light tank updates

Last of the specification updates for the Soviets is now done! Whew! Don't worry there will be more updates! The T-70 and T-80 light tanks finish it off for this round.

Soviet Union's T-60 light tank updated

Have added additional specification information for the Soviet T-60 light tank.

Poland updates

Working my way through some sources on Poland. So far have added additional divisions, information on the TKS, and the 7 TP. I'm also still working on historical information.

Poland's Divisions added

It's been pointed out to me that my information isn't very accurate or extensive on Poland, so today I'm going to start working on updating the information on Poland, starting with listing the Polish Divisions that were formed after 1939. Hopefully I'll find more information on the ones used in 1939.

Japan's Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank, photo added

The Type 97 Chi-Ha was also used all over the Pacific theater. It's chassis was used in several different variants.

Japan's Type 95 Ha-Go light tank photo added

The Type 95 Ha-Go light tank had several thousand produced and was used all over the Pacific and mainland Asia.

Japan's Type 93 Light Tank photo added

Unfortunately I have very little information on the Type 93 Light Tank.

Japan's Tankette Type 94 Te-Ke photo added

The Type 94 Te-Ke was only used in the first phases of the Japanese expansion into south east asia. After that it was withdrawn from service.

Japan's Type 92 photo added

Unfortunately I have very littler information on the Type 92 tankette.

Japan's Type 97 Te-Ke photo added

The Type 97 Te-Ke was used all over China and the Pacific.

Japan's Type 89 Medium, Chi-Ro, and Type 94 photos added

The Type 89 was one of the main medium tanks in the Japanese forces during the early years of World War II.

Type 94:

Soviet Union's T-50 light tank updated

The T-50 was found to take as much effort as it was to build a medium tank so it was never put into major production like many of the other Soviet light tanks in World War II.

Soviet Union's T-40 light tank updated

Most models of the T-40 were amphibious. Probably under 500 were produced.

Soviet Union's T-46 light tanks updated

The T-46 was similar to the T-26, but had the familiar Christie suspension that many Soviet designs had.

Soviet Union's T-26 light tank updated

The Soviets built nearly 12,000 T-26 light tanks that were used in the Spanish Civil War and in the war with Finland.

Soviet Union's T-38 light tank updated

Continuing with the progression of Soviet designs, next came the T-38, which was also an amphibian.

Soviet Union's T-37 light tanks updated

The Soviets, more so than any other country during World War II, developed a long line of light amphibious tanks. Which seems to make sense since the Soviet Union did have a lot of areas crisscrossed by water without roads, so to get quickly around those obstacles an amphibious tank was used. One of the earliest models was the T-37.

Japan's Mitsubishi A6M and A5M updated

From a new source I've added a ton of new information on the A6M Zeke and some minor additions for the A5M Claude.

Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Rei-sen fighter updated

Like the Tiger tank in Europe, the Zeke or Zero was the boogie man of the Pacific. The Zeke did dominate in the first 6 months or so of the Pacific War, but after that newer and better American fighters appeared on the scene. I've added some additional specification information.

Britain's Supermarine Seafire naval fighter bomber updated and photos added

Several countries, including the British, had a doctrine that aircraft would slow down an enemy's vessels, and the battleships would move in to finish them off. Eventually it was decided that the Royal Navy needed a fighter that was on par with the enemy and the Spitfire was a logical choice. After modifications the Seafire was born.

Japan's Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka ("Cherry Blossom") added

In desperation, the Japanese came up with the Ohka suicide aircraft to go against the overwhelming United States Navy. It was basically a rocket or jet with a pilot to guide it to its target.

Japan's Yokosuka P1Y Ginga ("Milky Way") added

The Japanese Navy developed a two engine multirole aircraft, the P1Y Ginga that never met its full potential due to poor engines.
It now has a page.

Japan's Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber, "Judy" updated

Though the Japanese started World War II out with some excellent aircraft, they weren't always able to keep up with the latest advances that the Americans were able to produce. The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei "Comet" dive bomber was an ok dive bomber that ended up being used in the Kamikaze role.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter updated

The Yak-9 saw service starting with the Battle of Stalingrad in late 1942 and into the Korean War in 1950.
I've updated it's specs and history too.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-7 fighter updated

The next in the Yakovlev line was the Yak-7. It started out to be a trainer but was developed into a very capable ground attack and low level fighter.
The specifications and historical information is now updated.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-3 fighter updated

Where I only had a photo before, there's now historical and specification information on one of the top Yakovlev fighters produced during World War II, the Yak-3.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-1 fighter updated

The Soviets started the was with an excellent fighter aircraft, the Yak-1 that paved the way for the most successful designs during World War II.
I've added additional historical and specification information.

Soviet Union's Tankette T-27 updated

The Soviets also produced carriers (or tankettes) in large numbers during World War II. One of these the T-27 was a copy of the British Carden-Loyd carrier.

Soviet Union's IS-1 and IS-2 heavy tanks updated

In the ever increasing arms race on the Eastern Front the Soviet Union developed a new series of heavy tanks, the IS-1 and IS-2. Though they had a heavy gun and heavy armament they were handicapped by the large shell sizes of their main armament allowing only a small number of shells to be carried.

Soviet Union's KV-2 heavy tank updated

The Soviets designed the KV-2 to go up against field fortifications, specifically the ones they went up against in Finland.

Soviet Union's KV-85 heavy tank upgraded

In an attempt to carry a bigger weapon, the KV-85 was created to carry an 85 mm gun. However, once the IS series came into production the KV-85 was phased out.

Soviet Union's KV-1s heavy tank updated

The Soviets tried to update their KV-1s to be less heavy and more maneuverable by creating the KV-1s. But the T-34/76 still outperformed the KV-1s so production concentrated on the T-34s.

Soviet Union's KV-1 heavy tank updated

When the Germans went up against the KV-1 Heavy Tank they were in for quite a shock. Nearly invulnerable to all anti-tank weapons the infantry had (except for large caliber anti-aircraft and artillery guns) a single KV could stop the progress of the Germans for hours if not days.

Soviet Union's T-35 heavy tank updated

The Soviets definitely liked to design very large heavy tanks. The T-35 was a multi-turreted beast that was to go through the heavy defenses of the enemy. It was built in small numbers.

Soviet Union's T-32 heavy tank updated

I have very little information on the T-32 heavy tank but I was able to update some of the specifications.
If anyone has photos or more information, by all means, send it my way!

Soviet Union's T-44 Medium Tank updated

It was going to be the successor to the T-34/85, but the T-44 wasn't as successful so it only produced in very limited quantities.

Soviet Union's T-34/85 Ob 1943 medium tank updated

Probably one of the few tanks developed during World War II that went on to being used into the 1990s, the T-34/85 was produced in large quantities and was well rounded in the sense of being fast, having good armor, and a good gun.