Featured Firearm: September, 2025
SACM Mle.1935A
Following a wholesale modernization program in the later interwar period, the French adopted a new handgun just in time for the Second World War.
Featured Firearm
Day by Day History
Manila: 1945 - Exercise Rhine: 1941 - Hue: 1968 - Tannenberg: 1914
Follow historical battles day by day in episodic format, with additional contextual posts about leaders, weapons and battlefields
Biographic: September, 2025
Paul Reynaud
The last Prime Minister of the French Third Republic was thrust into office just in time for the crucible of 1940, whereupon he presided over the fall of his nation to German invasion. A lifelong politician, he would go on to serve an important role in the post-war French government as well.
From the Collection: December, 2023
1940 Italian 5 Lire Banknote
From the Collection: A banknote from the Fascist Era of Italy
World War Two Briefing - Part Three, Chapter 36 - The War - Specials
The Warsaw Surpsing
July - September, 1944
As the Soviets close on Warsaw, the Polish Home Army launches a large scale uprising aimed to liberate the capitol before it is taken by the Red Army. Despite this, Stalin’s forces halt just before the city, leaving the beleaguered Poles to face the wrath of the Nazis.
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1942 German M31 Canteen
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French MAC Mle1950 Pistol
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