World War II brought tremendous growth in the aviation industry, signaling the advent of safer, quicker, and stronger aircraft. While most were used for warfare in the quest for freedom, many of the technologies these planes used carried on until today, allowing us to reach greater heights, go farther distances, and get … Read more
World War 2 was the most extensive and bloodiest war in history, involving 30 countries and resulting in the death of about 75-80 million people. Yet, like many wars on record, WW2 ended due to the military triumph of one side rather than negotiation, with the Allied Powers eventually vanquishing after six … Read more
Many books, articles, and documentaries are available tacking the top warplanes from World War 2. Aircraft such as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Supermarine Spitfire, Messerschmitt Bf 109 quickly ring a bell, thanks to their technological marvel, design, performance, and significant contribution during the war. But what about the worst? With the incredibly … Read more
While World War I featured the use of first war aircraft, it was during World War II when investment towards military aviation catapulted, and safer, stronger, quicker, and more accurate planes were used mainly for warfare. Aircraft manufacturers from different countries were building units rapidly to meet the spiking demand, but not … Read more
World War I (1914-18) created the instability in Europe that paved the way for another international conflict, World War II, which erupted two decades later and would prove to be even more devastating. Coming to power in an economically and politically unstable Germany, Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler rearmed the nation and … Read more
World War II was a conflict that involved virtually every region of the world during the years 1939-1945. The main belligerents were the Axis Powers such as Germany, Italy, and Japan, and the Allies, France, Great Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, and, to a lesser extent, China. The war was … Read more