Featured Firearm: December, 2025
Walther P.38
Possibly the best overall handgun in service during the Second World War, Walther’s P.38 was an advanced design, although it was never able to eclipse the older Luger P.08 in the popular imagination.
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
1959 French MAC Mle1950 Pistol
Coming Soon
Restoration Projects
German Mauser DSM34 Trainer
German Mannlicher G98/40
US WWII M1 Helmet