New Zealander who served as a senior RAF officer. An ANZAC Gallipoli Veteran and Second World War Royal Air Force commander, he was placed in command of No. 11 Group of the RAF - the Group responsible for the defence of South East England and London. Due to the strategic significance and geographic location concerning the Luftwaffe, Park’s Group bore the brunt of the German aerial assault during the Battle of Britain.
‘If any one man won the Battle of Britain, he did. I don't believe it is recognised how much this one man, with his leadership, his calm judgment and his skill, did to save not only this country, but the world.’ Lord Tedder, Head of the RAF.
The squadron in Port Arthur was paralyzed by several attacks at the beginning of the war, which caused significant losses. When she managed to recover with the help of the distinguished Admiral Makarov, another severe blow fell on her.
Martin B-26 Marauder was one of the main American medium bombers of World War II, serving on all major battlefields. This is despite the fact that at the beginning of his career he earned the nickname "Widow Maker", which he never got rid of. This document shows the history of the Martin B-26 Marauder, but also its predecessors - Martin B-10, Maryland and Baltimore
First combat use of an atomic submarine, which resulted in the sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano.
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