World War II Weapons
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Small Arms Despite WW2 saw the rise of technology unimaginable in previous conflicts, the infantry remain the single most important element of any military force, and this section details the weapons that the infantrymen wielded. |
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Artillery Regardless of weather and terrain, the sound of approaching artillery shells and the blast of flak shrapnel were among the things ground troops and air crews feared most. |
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Other Weapons Grenades, blades, flame throwers, and other weapons used in WW2 |
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Miscellaneous Equipment Helmets, uniforms, and other miscellaneous equipment used in WW2. |
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List by Country Use the dropdown menu above to list weapons by country. |
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List All Weapons and Miscellaneous Equipment Use the link above to see a list of all items without filtering by category or country. |
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"I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil."General Douglas MacArthur at Leyte, 17 Oct 1944
