18/09/23 | History
Kosovo (second part): the Ottoman Empire
In this article we will analyze the main events, for which we do not have numerous reliable sources, which followed the conclusion of the Great Battles of Kosovo,...
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18/09/23 | History
The artillery pieces: the Canon de 194 mm Mle GPF
The Canon de 194 mm Mle GPF (Modèle Grande Puissance Filloux) was the first French tracked self-propelled gun. This artillery piece began to be designed shortly before...
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15/09/23 | History
Kosovo (part one): a history spanning millennia
The history of Kosovo is extremely extensive in time and full of numerous crucial events. In this article we will examine, however briefly, the main historical passages...
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12/09/23 | History
The eagle that never flew
Although the Italian military leaders had always opposed the construction of aircraft carriers, following the attack on Taranto on the night of 11-12 November 1940 and the...
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11/09/23 | History
Multi-role combat aircraft: the DH.98 Mosquito
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito (mosquito) was one of the most important Royal Air Force aircraft active in the Second World War. Furthermore, the aircraft was very versatile...
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04/09/23 | History
Strategic bombers: the Avro Lancaster
The four-engine heavy Avro Lancaster was one of the most important and effective strategic bombers of the Royal Air Force in the Second World War. The vehicle was developed by...
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28/08/23 | History
Royal Explorers Aquila class: ships for four nations
The history of the Navy is also made up of ships that change their name, intended use or country of origin in the wake of economic, political or distinctly...
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21/08/23 | History
The allied medium tanks: the Sherman Firefly
The Sherman Firefly (firefly) was an important medium tank employed by the British armored departments at the end of the Second World War. The medium was – probably…
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14/08/23 | History
The fighters of the US Navy: the F4U Corsair
The gull-winged Chance Vought F4U Corsair was by far one of the best fighters of the US Navy in the Second...
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09/08/23 | History
The helmsman who defeated Napoleon
The mouths of Bonifacio separate Sardinia from Corsica and have, at their narrowest point, a distance of only 12...
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07/08/23 | History
The French fighters: the Dewoitine D.520
The Dewoitine D.520 was - probably - the best fighter that the French Air Force managed to deploy in the Second...
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31/07/23 | History
New Zealand's armored vehicles: the Schofield tank
The Schofield was a New Zealand light tank - never used - during the Second World War. Designed and...
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24/07/23 | History
The infantry tanks: the “Valentine”
The Valentine was one of the most important armored infantry tanks of the British Army in the...
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17/07/23 | History
The bombers of the Imperial Japanese Navy: the Mitsubishi G3M
The Mitsubishi G3M - Type 96 Navy assault bomber - was one of the most important medium bombers of the...
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10/07/23 | History
British fighters in World War I: the Sopwith Camel
The Sopwith Camel was one of the most important British biplane fighters active in the First World War. Famous...
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03/07/23 | History
The German tank destroyers: the Elephant
The Elefant armored fighting vehicle – Panzerjager Tiger (P) – was a tank destroyer used by the German army...
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26/06/23 | History
The tanks for the infantry: the "Churchill"
The Churchill was one of the most important armored infantry tanks of the British Army. Designed...
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19/06/23 | History
The fighters of the Luftwaffe: the Messerschmitt Bf 109
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was by far one of the most important fighters in the Second World War, and the most famous...
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12/06/23 | History
The bombers of the Japanese Empire: the Mitsubishi Ki-21 (Sally)
The Mitsubishi Ki-21 - Type 97 heavy bomber - was one of the most important bombers of the Japanese Empire. In the...
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08/06/23 | History
Premuda, 10 June 1918, the story of Navy Day
The feat of Luigi Rizzo and his crews, on June 10, 1918, represents perhaps the most brilliant and daring action ...
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Who will draw the short toothpick?
In today's meeting of the Council of Ministers, the issue of the nomination of the highest military head of Defense could be resolved. If years ago the candidates in the running for the nomination were...
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Letters to the Director
Letter to Difesa Online: "Are the chiefs of staff also censored now?"
Dear director, I have read the speech given by General Masiello to the 40th of the Lagunari and, remembering having read the Army Press Release (it dates back to 25 June, you were not...
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