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  1. Modern day military capabilities without WW1 & WW2

    Posted this on universal tanks, then thought maybe deserved as discussion in its own right. I’ve noticed a growing trend, whilst we can discuss lots of topics, whit great hindsight; subjects like universal tanks, TSR2, Avro Arrow, CVA01 etc; I’ve a head like a sieve, forgive the grammar...

  2. Condor V12 diesel

    In 1932 Rolls-Royce developed the Condor C.I. 480 hp diesel, two engines were tested. Perkins once part of RR have a Condor V12 engine of 1200-1500hp. Question are these two engines connected and is there any history between 1932 and 1983?

  3. Late WW2 British universal tank

    i know this topic and something similar has been covered many times, but your comments for this proposal would be greatly appreciated. In 1928 the general characteristics for a new HAA gun were agreed, a bore of 3.7 inches firing 25 lb shells with a ceiling of 28,000 feet a towed road speed of...

  4. Neville Chamberlain

    The debate in Parliament May 1940 the government won by 80 the vote of no confidence. Churchill concluded the debate with a vigorous speech in support of the government. Could / should Chamberlain stay as PM until his death in November? If Churchill Minister for the Coordination of Defence...

  5. Boys anti-tank rifle

    When it became obsolete in 1940, would it be possible for it to be used as a long range sniper rifle, similar to the 50 cal Barrett today. They was a shorter barrelled version developed for airborne/commando units. Would this weapon be suitable or would it be ABS?

  6. Arras Gap -a British thrust south?

    On the 19th May 1940 General Ironside requested that Lord Gort attack south with the BEF. Would the British be capable of putting the bulk if not all their forces into the thrust whilst De Gaulle attempt the same from Ameins? The Belgian right flank would obviously collapse a few days sooner...

  7. HMS Invincible

    In November 1921 delegates from the British Empire, the United States, the empire of Japan, France and Italy met in Washington DC to discuss the prevention of an arms race by limiting wRship construction. Prior to this in August the design for the new G3 battlecruiser had been approved by the...

  8. WI Different 20th century Royal Navy

    In 1910 the Royal Aero Club offer to train pilots for the Royal Navy was taken up & 3 RN & 1RM officers qualified by May 1911. By August 1914 the RNAS had grown to 727 personnel and 93 aeroplanes, 6 airships & 2 balloons. Their role was that of fleet reconnaissance, patrolling for enemy ships &...
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