The Allies didn’t have “a” plan to wage the Battle of the Atlantic, and neither did the Germans. The Battle of the Atlantic was a complex battle of attrition on a gigantic scale which lasted all the way from September 1939 to May 1945, and it was characterized by constant changes of plans and tactics and weaponry on both sides as it progressed, with each side trying to overcome every new enemy development with a suitable counter-development. The campaign see-sawed several times, with one side or the other gaining the advantage at various points; some methods of waging the campaign became ineffectual as time progressed, but were highly effective in earlier stages and therefore were entirely correct to use at those points.
On this day during W.W. 2
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September 2, 2025, marks the formal surrender of the Empire of Japan on the USS Missouri to the Allies.
The surrender was primarily caused by the US dropping nuclear bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (the only use of nuclear weapons in wartime) and the Soviet invasion of Japanese held Manchuria and the looming threat of the massive Red Army turning its sights on Japan.
And that, my friends, concludes the 80th anniversary of World War 2.
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On November 19, 1942, the Red Army initiated Operation Uranus, a meticulously planned and executed offensive that aimed to encircle the German Sixth Army and its allies in Stalingrad. This operation, involving over 1.1 million Soviet troops, exemplified remarkable strategic coordination, logistical skill, and operational daring. By striking the weaker flanks held by Axis satellite forces, the Soviets created an unprecedented double envelopment, trapping tens of thousands of enemy soldiers within a tightening pocket. The success of Operation Uranus not only showcased the Red Army’s growing mastery of large-scale mechanized warfare but also marked a decisive turning point on the Eastern Front, shifting the initiative firmly in favor of the Allies. It demonstrated extraordinary resilience, planning, and tactical ingenuity under extreme conditions, cementing Stalingrad as a symbol of Soviet determination and military prowess during the Second World War. The operation remains studied today as a masterpiece of strategic execution.
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I’m sorry to ask, but was this written by AI?
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@SuperbattleshipYamato could have been made by AI. I copied it from a post on another website.
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Picture taken 84 years ago today. B-17 in bound to Pearl Harbor on December 7th 1941. Planes in the distance are Japanese Val Dive Bombers.
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Picture was taken from an aircraft piloted by Lt. Karl T Barthelmess. He survived the war after flying many hazardous missions in WW II and retired as a full Colonel.
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@captainwalker good story.
I am glad to say that I can see the dive bomber , despite my poor vision.
Thank you .
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