Gk. 35 (Code Breaking)
Code breaking refers to the process of deciphering encrypted messages, often used in military intelligence during World War II. Allied codebreakers, such as those at Bletchley Park, played a significant role in breaking German codes, including the Enigma code, providing invaluable intelligence to Allied forces.
Gk. 20 (MG42 Machine Gun)
The MG42 was a German general-purpose machine gun that was widely used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. It was known for its high rate of fire, making it a devastating weapon in both defensive and offensive combat.
Gk. 36 (Convoy System)
The convoy system was a naval strategy used by the Allies during World War II to protect merchant ships from German U-boat attacks. Ships were grouped together in convoys, escorted by warships, to increase their chances of survival.
Gk. 21 (Bren Gun)
The Bren Gun was a light machine gun that was the standard squad-level machine gun of the British Commonwealth forces during World War II. It was known for its reliability, accuracy, and ease of use.
Gk. 22 (Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR))
The Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) was a light machine gun that was the standard squad-level machine gun of the United States Army during World War II. It was known for its firepower and accuracy, making it a formidable weapon in combat.
Gk. 23 (PPSh-41 Submachine Gun)
The PPSh-41 was a Soviet submachine gun that was widely used by the Red Army during World War II. It was known for its simplicity, reliability, and high rate of fire, making it a popular weapon among Soviet soldiers.
Gk. 24 (MP40 Submachine Gun)
The MP40 was a German submachine gun that was widely used by the Wehrmacht during World War II. It was known for its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use, making it a popular weapon among German soldiers.
Gk. 8 (Stuka Dive Bomber)
The Junkers Ju 87 Stuka was a German dive bomber that gained notoriety during the early stages of World War II for its effectiveness against ground targets, particularly during the Blitzkrieg campaigns. It was known for its characteristic siren that sounded during dives.
Gk. 10 (Panzer IV)
The Panzer IV was a German medium tank that served as the backbone of the Panzerwaffe (German armored forces) during World War II. It was initially designed as an infantry support tank but was continually upgraded to combat heavier Allied tanks.
Gk. 11 (T-34 Tank)
The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank that was one of the most influential tank designs of World War II. It was known for its sloped armor, powerful gun, and reliability, making it a formidable opponent for German forces.