This first episode explores the remarkable early history of No. 9 Squadron RAAF, from its seaplane beginnings in 1925 to its critical wartime role aboard Royal Australian Navy cruisers during WWII.

In the summer of 1940, an Italian flotilla set sail across the Mediterranean to resupply forces in Libya, escorted by a ...

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor. Maps, both historic and newly created by National Geographic, yield new insights into the full scope of Japan's battle plans for the day ...

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An American World War II warship sunk by Japanese forces in a fierce battle a few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean.

The Comet Cruiser tank was a latecomer to WWII, with the first prototype arriving in February of 1944, but it wouldn't make it into combat until September of that year.

In World War II, American cruisers were packed with anti-aircraft guns, protecting aircraft carriers from aerial attack. This mission carried on through the Cold War, and is still valid today.

The Land Cruiser switched from a solid axle to an independent front suspension for the first time. This shift sacrificed some off-road capability in favor of on-road ride quality. (Some foreign ...

Following World War II, the line between cruisers and destroyers has blurred significantly. Traditionally, cruisers were characterized by their powerful armor and offensive capabilities.

World War I (1914 to 1918) and World War II (1939 to 1945) saw some of the biggest naval battles and operations in history, and shipwrecks from this era are scattered across the world's oceans ...

The Slava-class cruisers are 610 feet long, displace 11,410 tons fully loaded, and have a top speed of 32 knots. They also have large crews of 485 officers and enlisted hands. Must-Read ⬇️ ...