Ik-19: IJA’s
The Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) faced significant logistical challenges in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The vast distances involved, the lack of adequate infrastructure, and the Allied naval blockade all contributed to these difficulties. The IJA’s reliance on seaborne transport and its inability to adequately resupply its forces in remote locations often resulted […]
Ierka Ammunition
The types of 7.62mm ammunition used with the Ierka machine gun, including standard rounds, tracer rounds, and armor-piercing rounds.
Hn. 19: High-Explosive Shell
A type of artillery shell designed to explode on impact, creating a blast wave and shrapnel to inflict damage on enemy personnel and equipment.
Hi-Capacity Ammunition
Ammunition designed to hold a large number of rounds, reducing the need for frequent reloading.
High-Capacity Magazine
A magazine designed to hold a large amount of ammunition, typically used in machine guns and other automatic weapons. They allowed for sustained fire without frequent reloading.
High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Rounds
A type of ammunition designed to penetrate armor by using a shaped charge that focuses the explosive energy into a jet of molten metal. Widely used by both sides in World War II, these rounds proved effective against heavier tanks.
Hg-9: High Explosive (HE) Shell
A type of artillery shell designed to detonate on impact, creating a large blast and fragmentation effect. HE shells were widely used in World War II by all major combatants.
High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) Round
A type of ammunition that uses a shaped charge to penetrate armor, commonly used against tanks and other armored vehicles.
Gb 43 (Germany)
A German 75mm anti-tank gun, a further development of the Gb 40, with improved performance and more powerful ammunition. It was deployed in various theaters, but its production was limited due to wartime shortages.
Explosives and Ammunition Production
The industrial effort involved in manufacturing explosives and ammunition for military use during World War II. This was a vital aspect of the war effort, requiring significant resources and manpower.