Featured Firearm: November, 2025
Nambu Type 100
Demonstrating a general lack of interest in such a weapon until the very eve of the Second World War, Japan’s only domestic submachine gun would service in relatively miniscule numbers compared to its contemporaries amongst the other major nations of the conflict.
Featured Firearm
Day by Day History
Manila: 1945 - Exercise Rhine: 1941 - Hue: 1968 - Tannenberg: 1914
Follow historical battles day by day in episodic format, with additional contextual posts about leaders, weapons and battlefields
Biographic: September, 2025
Paul Reynaud
The last Prime Minister of the French Third Republic was thrust into office just in time for the crucible of 1940, whereupon he presided over the fall of his nation to German invasion. A lifelong politician, he would go on to serve an important role in the post-war French government as well.
From the Collection: December, 2023
1940 Italian 5 Lire Banknote
From the Collection: A banknote from the Fascist Era of Italy
World War Two Briefing - Part Three, Chapter 38 - The War - Specials
The Battle of Pelelieu
15 September - 27 November, 1944
As the Americans prepare for their next major drive in the Pacific they must secure the island of Peleliu to protect their flank, engaging in what would go down in history as one of the most brutal and controversial battles of the Pacific War.
New to the Collection
1942 German M31 Canteen
French M1915 Adrian Helmet
Italian M1933 Helmet
Japanese Type 90 Helmet
US Civil Defense Warden Helmet
US Civil Defense M1917 Helmet
Coming Soon
French MAC Mle1950 Pistol
Restoration Projects
German Mauser DSM34 Trainer
German Mannlicher G98/40
US WWII M1 Helmet