Ho-Go Tank

A Japanese medium tank, designed after the Battle of Nomonhan, known for its powerful armament and thick armor, but hampered by production issues.

High-Speed Torpedo

A torpedo designed to travel at high speeds, making it more difficult for ships to evade. It was a significant threat to naval vessels during the war.

Ho-Ni III Tank

A Japanese light tank, used extensively in the Pacific War, known for its maneuverability and reliability, but limited in firepower and armor.

Home Guard

A civilian volunteer force established in Great Britain during World War II, tasked with local defense and assisting the regular military.

Hornet

The name given to the Grumman F6F Hellcat, a powerful and versatile American carrier-based fighter aircraft, known for its high speed and heavy armament.

Hughes H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose)

An experimental American flying boat, designed by Howard Hughes, known for its massive size and innovative use of wood, but ultimately a failure due to its limited flight time.

Hurricane Fighter

A British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain, known for its durability and firepower.

Hyphenated Command

A form of military command structure where two or more countries combine their forces under a single command, often during a joint operation or alliance, such as the Allied forces under General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II.

H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose)

A massive, single-engine flying boat designed by Howard Hughes during World War II, primarily intended for transporting troops and cargo. Though never used in combat, it remains a symbol of American engineering ambition.

Hand Grenade

A small, handheld explosive device commonly used by infantry to target enemy personnel or fortifications. Various types, from fragmentation to incendiary, were employed by all major combatants.