If anyone keeps an article newspaper clip from “Pikiran Rakyat” in 1983, there was an interesting article written by Doctor Sosrohusodo about his experience met with an old German doctor named Poch in Sumbawa Besar Island in 1960. The old German doctor led the biggest hospital on the island at the time. The article got so many people’s attention,...

If you love war movies, in one of  “Band of Brothers”  series you will find there was a German pistol which much sought after by the GI's . This particular pistol is the German made “Luger model P-08” which is famous for its accuracy & high quality, which made it a high valued war souvenir to  Allied soldiers. Pistole -08, are also often...

The German armed forces during WWII were very particular about the consistency and quality of the badges, medals, uniforms, daggers and many other items they employed. As the size of the armed forces grew so did the need for the items listed above. The need to centralize the control of quality was pressing. They need to have a German Dagger Markings. This...

Ritterkreuz or Knight Cross is another stage of Eiserne Kreuz or Iron Cross which for hundred of years had been a main medal for courage and valour for German knights. Ritterkreuz was introduced by Hitler as the highest honour of German armed forces which was given to any soldier that showed extreme courage in battlefield or to generals and military...

For the first months of the war, the First US WW2 Uniform was very similar to that worn by the American Expeditionary Corps in the First World War. Of course, the stand-up collar, a feature common to most uniforms of the period, was replaced by a soft open collar revealing shirt and tie, and puttes gave away to gaiters or stiff canvas leggings, but...

Like in many other cultures, the swords are a symbol more than a fighting weapon. The Third Reich created a large number of swords for various military and paramilitary organizations. The most popular WW2 German Swords is; German Police Officer Sword and German Army Officer Sword.

Collectors of military memorabilia often use eBay, since it’s an excellent source of good helmets, and you could get what you want for a low price. However, as eBay becomes a more popular place to purchase German helmets and other military items, more fakes appear. There are plenty of sellers out there creating fakes. Here’s a guide on how to find...

Perhaps the most identifiable image among the American forces in Europe is the uniform and equipment of the Airborne soldier. Read the original: US WW2 Airborne Uniform

Standard German form was to display decorations on the front left pocket of a uniform. Both military and paramilitary forces were awarded the same decorations, with such Nazi organizations as the SS eligible for the same awards as the regular military. Read this article: German Medals and Badges

First Battle of El Alamein occurred between July 1 and July 27, 1942. Read the original: Battle of El Alamein