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World War Two Online: The internet offers a large and growing number of sites with WW2 content. Each newsletter we pick a few that might warrant a visit. |
36th Bomb SquadronRadar Counter-Measures
In June 1944 the 36th Bomb Squadron of the American 8th Air Force was activated. The unit flew modified B-24 Liberators in a radar counter-measure role. Developed from British techniques and with specialized equipment made in the United States, these planes were designed to confuse and disable German radar. At the time the Germans were using a number of radar systems to help aim anit-aircraft guns and to scramble interceptors against bombing raids. The unit flew both day missions with the 8th Air Force and at night with the Royal Air Force.
This website contains a number of pages on the history of the 36th Bomb Squadron, including details on the electronic equipment used to jam radars, the personnel who flew, and the missions they undertook.
To visit the site for the 36th Bomb Squadron:
www.36rcm.com
Kriegsmarine
The Kriegsmarine site offers a history of the German navy from 1935 through the end of World War Two. The German navy during the war had a very unconventional mix of actions. Barred from even having a navy after WWI, the Kriegsmarine developed rapidly after the rise of the National Socialists and the subsequent rearmament. The Kriegsmarine's largest campaign was in Norway, where it fought well but suffered heavy loses. From then on the service was very much in the shadow of the British Royal Navy, and the Kriegsmarine focused its tactics on U-Boats, fast channel raiders, and long distance convoy raiders.
The Kriegsmarine site has pages on the uniforms and insignia, vessels, personnel, gear and artwork. It also has a number of links to related sites.
To visit the Kriegsmarine site:
www.kriegsmarine.net
Battle for Leningrad
The Battle for Leningrad has become one of the most important moments of the war for the Russian people. Besides being the most important port city in Western Russia, the city of Leningrad is considered Russia's 'second city' after Moscow, and was at one time the capital of the country. It withstood a siege by German forces from 1941 to 1944, with staggering losses to soldiers and civilians. The epic defense of the city became an important symbol of resistance and perseverance to the Russian people.
The Battle for Leningrad site is located in Russia, and has pages available in both Russian and English. The site contains a good overview of the various operations and offensives throughout the three years of fighting. There are a number of maps and orders of battle for the combatants. There are also a number of interesting images, especially Soviet posters encouraging the defenders.
To visit the site for the Battle for Leningrad:
lenbat.narod.ru
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Vendor Listing: Below is a listing of vendors for clothing, equipment, firearms, and books. Their inclusion should not be considered an endorsement. |
Clothing & Gear
WW2-Reenactor Consumer Guide
(Ratings of service, quality, and price for many of the vendors listed below.)
14th Division Antiques
1944 Militaria
AB Militaria
Air Diggers - RAF/RCAF Items
At The Front (An Der Front)
Bayonet Inc.
Bill Bureau's Military
Castle Keep
Dunn's Bunker
Ian Kelly Militaria
King and Country Miniatures
King and Country Reproductions
Living History Portraits
Lost Battalions
Mess Dress
Michel Perrier
The Military Collectors Exchange
Polar Bear Enterprises
Q.M. Stores
Silvermans Ltd
Special Air Services
Sportsmans Guide
SRS Surplus - British Cap Badges
Stewart's Military Antiques
WWII Impressions
WWII Ration Technologies (repro rations)
What Price Glory
World Militaria Supplies
WorldWide Militaria Exchange
Firearms & Accessories
Catco
Century Arms
Gun Parts Corp (Numrich)
Guns America Classifieds
IAR (blank firing guns)
IMA
Inter Ordnance
Joe Swanson blanks
Navy Arms
Ohio Ordnance
Sarco Inc
Subguns.com
Urban Armory
Western Firearms
Books
The Battery Press
Combined Publishing
Jerboa-Redcaps Books
Scholars Bookshelf
Zenith Books
