Hm. 18: High-Explosive Shell
A type of artillery shell designed to explode on impact, creating a blast wave and fragmentation. It was widely used against enemy personnel, vehicles, and fortifications.
Hm. 19: Halifax
A British four-engine heavy bomber used extensively during World War II. It was known for its rugged construction and its ability to carry a heavy bomb load.
Hm. 20: Heinkel He 177
A German four-engine heavy bomber designed to carry a heavy bomb load. It was plagued by engine problems and proved to be unreliable in combat.
Hm. 21: Horsa Glider
A British troop-carrying glider used extensively during World War II. It played a vital role in airborne landings, such as the Normandy landings.
Hm. 22: Horten Ho 29
A German experimental flying wing aircraft designed for high-speed reconnaissance. It was an early attempt to develop a jet-powered flying wing.
Hm. 23: Henschel Hs 129
A German ground-attack aircraft designed to support ground troops and destroy enemy tanks. It was armed with a powerful 75mm cannon and machine guns.
Hm. 24: Homing Device
A technology that enables a missile or torpedo to track and target a specific object, such as a ship or aircraft. It was used in various forms during World War II, particularly by Germany.
Hm. 25: He 100
A German single-seat fighter aircraft designed for high-speed performance. It was considered one of the fastest aircraft of its time but was not widely produced due to production difficulties.
Hm. 9: Heavy Cruiser
A type of warship that was larger and more heavily armed than a light cruiser. It was designed for both offensive and defensive operations, including fleet engagements and shore bombardments.
Hm. 10: Hand Grenade
A small, portable explosive device designed to be thrown by hand. It was widely used by infantry units for close-quarters combat and defensive operations.