The attack of the III./Geb.-Jäg.-Rgt 85, against the Greek fortress “Istibei”, 6 April 1941
Images submitted by Christian Kapeller Source of information: http://www.museumsofmacedonia.gr/History_And_War/Ohiro_Istibey.html Fort Istibei (Greek: Οχυρό Ιστίμπεη) is a fortress on Mount Beles, Central Macedonia, on Greece’s northern border with Bulgaria, that was built to help defend Greece during World War II. It became part of the fortifications of the Metaxas Line, a chain of fortifications along the Greek-Bulgarian […]
The resurrection of a legend: The “Greek” Spitfire LF Mk IXc MJ755 is getting ready to scramble!
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos submitted to www.ww2wrecks.com by Kostas Tsipas and used by permission Main photo by George Theriakis, used by permission A legendary aircraft, one of the most iconic WW2 fighters, a Spitfire, is currently under extensive restoration, with the aim to bring it back into the skies, possibly in 2020. Spitfire LF Mk IXc MJ755 was built at […]
Then and Now: Battle of Crete – Tavronitis Bridge, 1941-2018
A wonderful THEN & NOW rendition of the famous Tavronitis Bridge in Crete by Click to read more on the
The Battle of Chaeronea, 2 August 338 BC: A day that changed the world
By Pierre Kosmidis Text by the Museum of Cycladic Art Photos © www.ww2wrecks.com The permanent exhibitions of the Museum of Cycladic Art house objects that tell the stories of people from the Prehistoric to the early Byzantine period. The Exhibition of Cycladic Art inextricably linked to the Museum since its formation, is one of the most […]
Lascaris War Rooms: A unique WW2 Museum in Malta – a photo presentation
By Pierre Kosmidis All photos © www.ww2wrecks.com Opened in 1940 to accommodate the Combined War Headquarters of all three services underground to protect it from aerial attack, this complex housed the Fighter Sector Operations Room used during the Battle for Malta 1940-43 along with other operation rooms and ancillary facilities. After the end of WW2, it was used […]
Το ναρκαλιευτικό “Νέστος” αποκαλύπτεται. Κατάδυση-αυτοψία στο ναυάγιο από το Γιώργο Καρέλα
Έρευνα και φωτογραφίες: Γιώργος Καρέλας Δημοσίευση στο www.ww2wrecks.com, κατόπιν αδείας από το Γιώργο Καρέλα Έχοντας κάνει πάνω από 200 καταδύσεις στο ναρκαλιευτικό “Νέστος”, ένα ναυάγιο από την περίοδο του Β’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου στον Κορινθιακό κόλπο, με εύκολη πρόσβαση και προσιτό βάθος, απέκτησα με τον καιρό μια ιδέα πως θα ήταν το πλοίο πριν βυθιστεί Φωτογραφία […]
Three WW2 wrecks mysteries solved, by George Karelas
By Pierre Kosmidis Research and photos by George Karelas, submitted to www.ww2wrecks.com and used by permission Mr. George Karelas, from Patras, Greece, is a leading expert and respected researcher in WW2 Wrecks in Greece. He has identified several shipwrecks and as an experienced scuba diver has documented many of the WW2 Wrecks in Greece. After […]
“Lords of the Sky”: 7 Sq. SAAF Spitfire Mk V aircraft wreckage located in Kos island, Greece, by Giannis Liontis
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos © Giannis Liontis and used by permission Researcher Giannis Liontis, from Kos island, Greece, has come up with yet another intriguing discovery: Wreckage belonging to one of the 7 Squadron SAAF Spitfire Mk.V lost on the island, during Operation “Polar Bear”. On 10 September 1943 six pilots and a DC-3 Dakota […]
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Το Ίδρυμα Επικοινωνίας και Οπτικοακουστικής Παραγωγής της Άμυνας (ECPAD), ένας πολιτιστικός θησαυρός προσβάσιμος σε όλους
By Pierre Kosmidis Photos © ECPAD Ένα από τα πιο πλούσια οπτικοακουστικά αρχεία παγκοσμίως, φιλοξενείται στο Ivry-sur-Seine, στο Παρίσι. Πρόκειται για το Ίδρυμα Επικοινωνίας και Οπτικοακουστικής Παραγωγής της Άμυνας (ECPAD). Το εύρος του αρχείου του ECPAD περιλαμβάνει περισσότερες από 15 εκατομμύρια φωτογραφίες και 94.000 ώρες φιλμ, από το 1842 μέχρι σήμερα. Ο πλούτος του αρχείου του ECPAD είναι […]
BREDA 1944 historical reconstruction group: A tribute to the 1st Polish Armoured Division
By Pierre Kosmidis All photos © by Pawel Marchlewski, submitted to www.ww2wrecks.com and used by permission On October 29, 1944, General Maczek’s Polish 1st Armoured Division liberated Breda. Fortunately, the city and its inhabitants did not suffer many losses. Unfortunately, during the liberation many young Polish soldiers died. It was a tragic irony that these Polish soldiers could not return to […]