Gzhatsk-Salonika Offensive
A Soviet offensive operation during World War II, launched in October 1944, aimed at liberating the city of Salonika (now known as Thessaloniki) and surrounding areas from German occupation. It was part of the larger Balkan Campaign and involved heavy fighting and significant casualties on both sides.
Gzhatsk-Rzhev Offensive
A series of Soviet offensives during World War II, aimed at recapturing the strategically important city of Rzhev from the Germans. The offensives were characterized by heavy fighting and high casualties on both sides.
Hansa-Brandenburg W.29
A German reconnaissance seaplane used extensively during World War I and in the early stages of World War II, known for its speed and maneuverability.
Hawker Hurricane
A British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the Battle of Britain, known for its durability and firepower.
Heinkel He 111
A German twin-engine bomber that served as a mainstay of the Luftwaffe during the early years of World War II, known for its versatility and range.
Heinkel He 162
A German jet-powered fighter aircraft designed towards the end of World War II, known for its high speed but limited production due to the war’s dwindling resources.
Heinkel He 177 Greif
A German heavy bomber, notorious for its technical problems and vulnerability, but capable of carrying a significant bomb load.
Heinkel He 219 Uhu
A German night fighter aircraft, known for its advanced radar equipment and twin-boom design, used to counter Allied bomber raids.
Gzhatsk-Smolensk Offensive
A series of Soviet offensive operations during World War II, launched in August 1943, aimed at liberating the city of Smolensk and surrounding areas from German occupation. It was a major strategic victory for the Red Army and marked a turning point in the war on the Eastern Front.
Gzhatsk-Budapest Offensive
A Soviet offensive operation during World War II, launched in December 1944, aimed at capturing the Hungarian capital city of Budapest. It was a major battle of the war and involved heavy fighting and significant casualties on both sides.