World War II — WWII redirects here. For other uses, see WWII (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
World War II/temp — Aftermath= Impact of the war Casualties and atrocitiesBetween 50 and 70 million people were killed as a result of the war, with about two thirds of them being civilians. Many of these deaths were a result of genocidal actions such as The… … Wikipedia
List of World War II electronic warfare equipment — This is a List of World War II electronic warfare equipment and code words and tactics derived directly from the use of electronic equipment.Equipment and code words*AI (Airborne Interception) British night fighter radars *Airborne Cigar (A.B.C.) … Wikipedia
List of Japanese military equipment of World War II — Infantry weapons= Rifles*Type 38 Rifle *Type 38 Cavalry Rifle *Type 44 Cavalry Rifle *Type 97 Sniper Rifle *Type 99 Rifle *Type 99 Sniper Rifle *Type I Rifle *TERA Rifles *Experimental Automatic Rifles (Type 5 rifle)Pistols*Type 26 9 mm Pistol… … Wikipedia
Technological escalation during World War II — was more profound than any other period in human history. More new inventions, certainly as measured by such means as patent applications for dual use technology and weapon contracts issued to private contractors, were deployed to the task of… … Wikipedia
Racing Homer — A Racing Homer is a breed of pigeon that has been selectively bred for more speed, and enhanced homing instinct for the sport of Pigeon racing. A popular domestic pigeon breed, the Racing Homer is also one of the newest. DevelopmentLevi in his… … Wikipedia
Electronic counter-countermeasures — (ECCM) describes a variety of practices which attempt to reduce or eliminate the effect of Electronic countermeasures (ECM) on electronic sensors aboard vehicles, ships and aircraft and weapons such as missiles. ECCM is also known as Electronic… … Wikipedia
Pathfinders (military) — Pathfinders are paratroops who are dropped into place before a major operation in order to place and operate navigational devices to assist the primary drop of paratroops.HistoryDuring World War II, the pathfinders were a group of volunteers… … Wikipedia
Valiant — may refer to:In Chrysler:* Plymouth Valiant, automobile manufactured by the Plymouth division of Chrysler Corporation in the United States from 1960 to 1976 * Chrysler Valiant, automobile manufactured by Chrysler Australia from 1962 to 1981 *… … Wikipedia
Source Columba — Homing pigeons such as these served with the Confidential Pigeon Service. According to a 2007 newspaper report,[1] Source Columba (Latin columba, pigeon ) was the code name for the Confidential Pigeon Service, an unconventional Br … Wikipedia
