The distinctive feature of the Italian Army in World War Two was its poor and insufficient armament. Even though weapons produced at the famous Italian arms factory Beretta were of the highest ...

Much of the early success of the Axis powers of Germany, Italy, and the Japanese empire during World War II was due to their technological advantages in weaponry. The Western Allies and the Soviet ...

Beneath the calm surface of Gibraltar’s waters, a hidden threat lurked aboard the seemingly abandoned Italian tanker Olterra. Secretly transformed into a covert operations base, the vessel ...

Any war is going to have its fair share of failed weapons and platforms. However, the Second World War takes ...

The long, 20-month slog of the Italian campaign gave the U.S. Army the greatest opportunity to study their tools, how they were used and how to improve their performance.

Weapons of Mass Desire: Design and Consumption in the Aftermath of WWII Until January 4, 2009 National Museum of Singapore, The Canyon, Basement Free admission.

Click here to read more about World War II weapons that didn’t work While some weapons failed due to outdated design thinking, others were too far ahead of their time.