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World War 2 Armed Forces & Military Units
This page includes a collection of resources focused on the various allied and axis armed forces fighting in World War II including:
WORLD WAR II ARMED FORCES
Orders Of Battle.com is an interactive database on military units and commanders in the Second World War (1939-1945).
World War II Armed Forces - Orders of Battle and Organizations
We focus exclusively on World War II orders of battle with order of battle listings for all the major World War II participants.
World War II Unit Histories & Officers
Details on World War II fighting unit histories, including organization, commanders and literature.
BRITISH
British Army
British Armed Forces and National Services
This huge site contains service stories from Regular and National Service Veterans. Lots of regimental and military information with many links for veterans and researchers. Over 2,500 Regimental Badge illustrations and 20,000 images of troopships.
Battalion Organization during the Second World War
An enthusiast's site dedicated to the evolution of the Infantry Battalion, in its many forms, during the course of the Second World War.
Contains articles and information on the British Army in World War II, as well as a list of British divisions.
British & Commonwealth Orders of Battle
Orders of battle listings and histories of British, Commonwealth and Allied armies in World War II.
This web-site is intended to provide details of the various campaigns during the Second World War, with information on the military formations and units that fought them. The web-site covers the period from 1930 to 1950 to include the build up to the conflict and the immediate aftermath. To many soldiers, the end of the war did not mean an end to armed conflict, as several small wars erupted, particularly in the Indian sub-continent, South East Asia and Palestine, as people sought independence post-war.
This site is dedicated to the study of Commonwealth Orders of Battle during the period of the Second World War.
List of British Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
Royal Airforce (RAF)
British World War II Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to British World War II aircraft and aviation.
British Royal Navy
British World War II Navy Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to British Royal Navy in World War II.
List of British Colonial Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
AUSTRALIAN
Australian Army
List of Australian Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
Royal Australian Navy Gun Plot
Gun Plot is a personal and privately owned web site about the Royal Australian Navy - past, present and future.
CANADIAN
Canadian Military History Gateway
The Canadian Military History Gateway is an online service providing access to web sites and digitized resources about Canada’s military history.
Canadian Army
canadiansoldiers.com is a comprehensive source regarding the organization, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, traditions, and insignia of Canadian soldiers in the 20th Century. Over 6,700 images on 1,000+ pages dealing with history, equipment, literature and more are presented here for students of history, re-enactors, modellers, gamers, serious researchers and anyone interested in the Canadian Army between 1900 and 2000.
List of Canadian Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
The Canadian Army Overseas in World War II
The history, vehicles, weapons and equipment of the Canadian army overseas in World War 2.
The history and Heritage of the the Canadian Air Force from its inception in 1918 to the present day. Includes photo galleries, online store, aircraft database and much more.
SOVIET UNION
Red Army
Pobediteli - Soldiers of the Great War
Our project is our way to personally thank the soldiers of the Great War living among us, and tell the story of their heroism.
The aim of this project is to provide information to the English-speaking community about the role of the Soviet Army (RKKA) in World War II and to supply you with translated information from the Eastern side.
Soviet and Russian military uniforms, hats, gas masks, badges and medals.
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
United online resource devoted to the Soviet military conflicts 1920-1945, including Winter War 1939-1940 and the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945.
GERMAN
Everything you need to know about Germany and its allies.
Feldgrau.com - The German Armed Forces 1919-1945
The focus of Feldgrau is on primary and secondary research regarding the technical, organizational and operational details of the German armed forces between 1918 and 1945. Feldgrau contains over 10,000 pages of information and is growing larger every day.
German Army
Masses of free information on the German Army of World War II. In addition,there¹s a carousel of specially chosen photos that you can download, free film clips to view, and podcasts to download. You can also buy books, music CDs, DVDs and a new monthly magazine about the German Army: German War Machine the best publication about the German Army on the market.
Information on the German Army (Heer) during WWII, such as the Tiger I Ausf. E, Kettenkraftrad, Schwimmwagen, Opel Blitz, Panzers Variants, Self-Propelled Artillery and Small Arms, development history, combat service, technical data and photos
List of German Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe World War II Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to German World War II aircraft and aviation.
German Navy
German World War II Navy Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to German Navy in World War II.
JAPANESE
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
Taki's Imperial Japanese Army Page
Dedicated to Imperial Japanese Army. The descriptions and data of this page are all based on Japanese sources, and they are translated into English directly. So, you will find a lot of information which have not ever been published in the West.
Japanese Air Force
Japanese World War II Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to Japanese World War II aircraft and aviation.
Imperial Japanese Navy
Japanese World War II Navy Resources & Pictures
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources dedicated to Imperial Japanese Navy.
ITALIAN
Italian Army
List of Italian Divisions in World War II
Comprehensive listing from Wikipedia.
Italian Navy
Comprehensive and extremely detailed web site devoted to the Italian Navy during World War II.
OTHER WWII MILITARIES
Jaeger Platoon: Finnish Army 1918 - 1945
Information on weapons and units of the Finnish Army during the Second World War.
Our pages are devoted to the militaria and history. You can find here first of all, an information on tanks, armoured cars, armoured trains and other military vehicles, especially Polish, but not only.
This web site is dedicated to the men and women who left Poland to fight against the Nazis and Russian Communism in the 1939 - 1945 War. These pages are a tribute to their unselfish valour and acts as a memorial in their honour.
Additional Resources
GruntsMilitary.com was designed as an aid for individuals researching the United States' armed forces. The site is always being updated with new and useful military-related information. Visitors can search through more than 300 pages to find specific information on medals, patches, and rank insignia. Visit the new military factsheets section to research detailed information on a variety of vehicles and weaponry currently used by our armed forces.
Military.com -- Benefiting the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard.
Military Network is where military service and life meet. Whether you're a new recruit hoping to learn more about your education benefits or a veteran ready to launch a new career, we're dedicated to giving you the information you need. From tips for managing your active career to resources for requesting your vet records years beyond retirement, Military Network has it all!
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.
World War II Personal Accounts
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources focused on World War II personal accounts and stories.
World War II Reenactors & Living History Groups
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources on World War II reenactor and living history groups.
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources focused on Axis and Allied tanks.
World War 2 Ships, U-boats and Navies
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to the World War II ships, submarines and navies.
World War 2 Aircraft and Aviation
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information, photos and resources related to the World War II aircraft, airplanes and aviation.
Dedicated to the Romanian Army in the Second World War.
Collection of Romanian Army photos from World War II.