Military Gear and Equipment

The Encyclopedia Britannica

Ever wondered what an American paratrooper was carrying on D-Day, or what kind of firepower a German Panzer could muster? The website of the authoritative Encyclopedia Britannica offers descriptive diagrams and specs for a slew of equipment and machines used by both sides at Normandy. It also has maps of the Allies' inland advance, and a guide to the German and Anglo-American chains of command.

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