https://www.armedconflicts.com/index.php Military history website en (c) Copyright 2026 by www.armedconflicts.com forum@valka.cz forum@valka.cz Wed, 10 Jun 26 02:48:33 +0200 CET Wed, 10 Jun 26 02:48:33 +0200 CET armedconflicts.com RSS 1 https://www.armedconflicts.com/images/logo_armed_conflicts_com1.png https://www.armedconflicts.com Military history website https://www.armedconflicts.com/18097-German-Shells-vs-Soviet-Armor-Tested-in-the-Urals Comparative tests at Ural proving grounds revealed a clash between two metallurgical schools and different approaches to tank protection. Analysis of Soviet 8S and FD-6633 steels against German 75 mm guns highlights the critical role of balancing hardness and toughness when facing modern anti‑armor ammunition. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18097-German-Shells-vs-Soviet-Armor-Tested-in-the-Urals Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18097-German-Shells-vs-Soviet-Armor-Tested-in-the-Urals https://www.armedconflicts.com/18093- A prototype Soviet self-propelled gun based on the KV‑1 tank, developed in 1941–1942. Despite its unusual multiple-gun armament, it remained at the prototype stage and was never introduced into service. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18093- Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18093- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18092- An American naval patrol bomber of World War II primarily deployed in the Pacific. It served with U.S. Navy patrol squadrons and carried out reconnaissance, anti-submarine and strike missions. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18092- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18092- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18112- In the 6th century BC, Rome could no longer rely on clan-based warbands that failed to meet the growing demands of warfare. The reforms associated with Servius Tullius fundamentally changed military organization, shifting the basis from lineage to wealth and defined military obligation. This transformation laid the foundations for a structured army capable of fighting in a unified battle line. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18112- Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18112- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18104- A Croatian fighter pilot who achieved dozens of aerial victories on the Eastern Front during World War II. He served with the German unit JG 52 before later defecting to the Soviet side. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18104- Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18104- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18096-Grim-Conclusions-German-Artillery-Superiority The 1942 CNII‑48 study revealed troubling findings for Soviet engineers regarding the effectiveness of German anti‑tank ammunition. Analysis of penetration patterns and combat damage exposed both weaknesses in Soviet munitions and limitations of armor protection on the T‑34 and KV tanks. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18096-Grim-Conclusions-German-Artillery-Superiority Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18096-Grim-Conclusions-German-Artillery-Superiority https://www.armedconflicts.com/10618-World-War-I-Part-6 The German attempt to bleed the French army white at Verdun and the Allies' plans for a coordinated summer offensive were fundamentally altered by developments on the Eastern Front. In June, General Brusilov’s tactically innovative offensive shattered the Austro-Hungarian forces, relieved the collapsing defenses at Verdun, and forced the Central Powers to immediately transfer strategic reserves from the Western and Italian fronts. https://www.armedconflicts.com/10618-World-War-I-Part-6 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/10618-World-War-I-Part-6 https://www.armedconflicts.com/18127- The Swedish invasion of Brandenburg in 1674–1675 was meant as a limited show of force. A rapid counter‑march by Elector Frederick William led instead to the Battle of Fehrbellin, which shook Sweden’s military reputation and altered the course of the war. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18127- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18127- https://www.armedconflicts.com/17858-Episodes-from-the-combat-activity-of-the-Sturmoviks From colour identification schemes used for coordination with anti-aircraft units to the deployment of ground-attack aircraft over Moravia. A selection of episodes from the operations of Soviet ground-attack aviation, based on archival documents and supplemented by contemporary photographs. https://www.armedconflicts.com/17858-Episodes-from-the-combat-activity-of-the-Sturmoviks Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/17858-Episodes-from-the-combat-activity-of-the-Sturmoviks https://www.armedconflicts.com/18102-The-Battle-of-Jutland-1916-A-Tactical-Triumph-Within-a-Strategic-Deadlock The Battle of Jutland, the largest naval engagement of the First World War, ended without a decisive outcome. The clash of modern fleets exposed the limits of contemporary naval doctrine and resulted in a German tactical success that ultimately confirmed British control of the seas. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18102-The-Battle-of-Jutland-1916-A-Tactical-Triumph-Within-a-Strategic-Deadlock Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18102-The-Battle-of-Jutland-1916-A-Tactical-Triumph-Within-a-Strategic-Deadlock https://www.armedconflicts.com/18108- At a time when Rome was emerging as a regional power, warfare, political authority, and the urban form increasingly began to intersect. Campaigns, shifts in power structures, and changes in the city reveal the formation of a more cohesive system. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18108- Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18108- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18074-Admiral-Edward-Vernon A British naval officer and admiral of the 18th century, known for the capture of Portobelo and for introducing diluted rum (“grog”) into the daily routine of sailors. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18074-Admiral-Edward-Vernon Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18074-Admiral-Edward-Vernon https://www.armedconflicts.com/18080-Cut-the-Iron-Route-The-342nd-CACC-in-the-Scandinavian-Campaign On Monday, May 13, 1940, while the major German offensive in the West was just beginning, the first amphibious landing operation of the Second World War—carried out under direct enemy fire on a beach swept by hostile weapons—was conducted by French troops in Norway. The 13th Demi‑Brigade of the Foreign Legion, supported by five Hotchkiss H‑39 tanks from the 342nd Independent Company of Combat Tanks, landed at Bjerkvik. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18080-Cut-the-Iron-Route-The-342nd-CACC-in-the-Scandinavian-Campaign Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18080-Cut-the-Iron-Route-The-342nd-CACC-in-the-Scandinavian-Campaign https://www.armedconflicts.com/18098-German-Armor-Piercing-Shells-Sverdlovsk-Investigations-of-1942 The 1942 classified CNII‑48 report represents a key Soviet study on the effectiveness of German anti‑tank ammunition against armored vehicles. Based on laboratory analysis of captured shells, it reveals projectile design principles, metallurgical characteristics, and their limitations when engaging T‑34 and KV tank armor. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18098-German-Armor-Piercing-Shells-Sverdlovsk-Investigations-of-1942 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18098-German-Armor-Piercing-Shells-Sverdlovsk-Investigations-of-1942 https://www.armedconflicts.com/17964-7-5-cm-Panzerabwehrkanone-Type-A16 A brief overview of the 7.5 cm KPÚV A 16 anti-tank gun prototype supported by period documents. The article includes scans of archival materials from Škoda works and basic information about the development and fate of the prototype. https://www.armedconflicts.com/17964-7-5-cm-Panzerabwehrkanone-Type-A16 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/17964-7-5-cm-Panzerabwehrkanone-Type-A16 https://www.armedconflicts.com/14014-Czechoslovakia-on-the-road-to-February An overview of the political and social development of post-war Czechoslovakia in 1945–1947. The functioning of a limited democracy, the position of political parties, and the gradual strengthening of communist influence. https://www.armedconflicts.com/14014-Czechoslovakia-on-the-road-to-February Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/14014-Czechoslovakia-on-the-road-to-February https://www.armedconflicts.com/18090-Curtiss-BFC-2-Goshawk The Curtiss BFC-2 Goshawk was an American carrier-based aircraft that combined the roles of fighter and dive bomber during the interwar period. This biplane became a significant link in the evolution of naval strike tactics and was most notably recognized for its service aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers in the 1930s. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18090-Curtiss-BFC-2-Goshawk Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18090-Curtiss-BFC-2-Goshawk https://www.armedconflicts.com/18107- Under Ancus Marcius, war in Rome changed from an exceptional royal act into a regulated instrument of state power. Campaigns in Latium, conducted within a legal and ritual framework, led to the defeat of local settlements, the relocation of their populations to Rome, and a transformation of Roman society. War thus became not merely a means of destruction, but a foundation of early Roman state growth. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18107- Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18107- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18066-Noel-William-Ward-Webb A British Royal Flying Corps fighter pilot and World War I ace credited with a total of 14 aerial victories. He served mainly as a Sopwith Camel pilot before being shot down in August 1917 by the German ace Werner Voss. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18066-Noel-William-Ward-Webb Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18066-Noel-William-Ward-Webb https://www.armedconflicts.com/17913-PDZ-2-Mobile-Locksmith-Workshop A brief overview of the PDZ‑2 mobile workshop complemented by a large number of detailed photographs. The material documents the construction, equipment and individual variants, including interior views and technical details. https://www.armedconflicts.com/17913-PDZ-2-Mobile-Locksmith-Workshop Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/17913-PDZ-2-Mobile-Locksmith-Workshop https://www.armedconflicts.com/18094-Playing-with-Armor-T-34-Reinforcement-Technologies A series of experiments with spaced armor developed by the TsNII‑48 institute aimed to improve the T‑34’s resistance against German HEAT and sub‑caliber rounds without significantly increasing its weight. Promising results, however, soon met battlefield reality – against the powerful Pak 40 and Pak 43 guns in August 1943, these modifications ultimately failed. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18094-Playing-with-Armor-T-34-Reinforcement-Technologies Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18094-Playing-with-Armor-T-34-Reinforcement-Technologies https://www.armedconflicts.com/18099-Christopher-Columbus-and-the-Paradox-of-the-Westward-Route-to-India When Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic in the late 15th century, his objective was not the discovery of a new continent, but the establishment of a more efficient trade route to Asia. Driven by a bold vision and rooted in profound geographical misconceptions, his expedition forever altered the map of the world, connecting civilizations that had remained isolated from one another for millennia. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18099-Christopher-Columbus-and-the-Paradox-of-the-Westward-Route-to-India Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18099-Christopher-Columbus-and-the-Paradox-of-the-Westward-Route-to-India https://www.armedconflicts.com/18113- Cyberwarfare once again affected the Czech Republic in April, when the country’s military intelligence agency helped dismantle a network of compromised domestic routers that Russia had been using for cyberespionage. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18113- Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18113- https://www.armedconflicts.com/18089-Henschel-Hs-129-B-2-in-Romania The Hs 129 B-2 joined the Romanian Air Force in 1943, when Germany began supplying its allies with more modern equipment following the disaster at Stalingrad. Romania was primarily provided with refurbished aircraft that had previously served with the Luftwaffe. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18089-Henschel-Hs-129-B-2-in-Romania Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18089-Henschel-Hs-129-B-2-in-Romania https://www.armedconflicts.com/18106- The third king of Rome is portrayed in ancient tradition as the opposite of the peaceful Numa Pompilius. The reign of Tullus Hostilius is associated with the revival of warfare, the destruction of Alba Longa, and the first conscious assertion of Roman regional dominance in Latium. This article explores how war became a tool of power, integration, and early state formation in Rome. https://www.armedconflicts.com/18106- Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:01 CET https://www.armedconflicts.com/18106-