Ironclad Ship
A type of warship heavily armored with iron plates, primarily used during the 19th century. While some were used during the early stages of the war, their vulnerability to newer technologies like torpedoes and aircraft made them obsolete.
Ironclad
A type of warship heavily armored with iron plates, primarily used in the 19th century. While not as prevalent during World War II, some nations like the United Kingdom still utilized pre-dreadnought ironclads for coastal defense, training, or as stationary batteries.
Invasion Force
A military unit assembled for an invasion, typically comprising infantry, armor, artillery, and support units. Invasion forces were crucial for seizing and holding enemy territory, often facing fierce resistance.
Ii-9: Ironclad Doctrine
The belief, prevalent in some countries before World War II, that large, heavily armored warships were the key to naval dominance, often leading to the development of battleships like the Bismarck and the Yamato.
Hv-3100
A heavier variant of the German Hv-3000 tank, featuring a more powerful engine and improved armor protection. It was designed to provide a more robust counter to Allied tanks, particularly the Sherman.
Hv-3500
A proposed German tank design that would have been equipped with a large-caliber cannon and heavy armor. It was intended to be a formidable opponent to Allied tanks but was never built due to the war’s end.
Hv-4400
A German tank design that was intended to be a highly armored tank. It was designed to be a formidable opponent to Allied tanks, but the project was abandoned due to the war’s end.
Ho-Sh
A Japanese light tank that was a further development of the Type 95 Ha-Go. It featured a more powerful engine and improved armor, but was still outmatched by Allied tanks.
Hc-5
A proposed Japanese light tank design, never produced, with a planned 57mm gun and improved armor. It was intended to address issues of the Hc-4 design.
Gt. 17 (Type 17)
A Japanese self-propelled gun designed for close-range support. It was equipped with a powerful 105mm howitzer but lacked armor and was vulnerable to enemy attack.