Announcements

Site announcements and information

New Members

Introduce yourself and tell us a little

World War II Zone Roll of Honor

Brief bios and/or photos of members or the relatives of members and other notables who served in World War II or other conflicts.

Site Suggestions

What you like, what you don't like, and what you'd like to see

Help and Test Zone

Bug reports and tech support requests. You may also post here to test any forum functionality.

Versailles to September 1, 1939

World War II's roots can be traced back to the end of World War I. Discuss the events that lead up to the re-armament of Germany and the rise of fascism in Europe.

European War, September 1, 1939 through VE Day

The war reached nearly all corners of Europe. Discuss Allied and Axis campaigns, major battles, invasions, strategies, and use of ground, air, and naval assets.

1. Life During Wartime
2. Genocide/Holocaust
3. Resistance, Spies, Saboteurs, Partisans

Africa and the Middle East

The site of the first Allied victories

European Theatre Research

Ask and answer questions about specific battles, weapons, formations, and units involved in the ETO

Post-war Europe

From the occupation of Germany and the Cold War through the present, how modern Europe was shaped by World War II.

Japanese Expansion before Pearl Harbor

From Manchuria though China, up to December 7, 1941. Discuss events in Japan and elsewhere.

Pacific Theatre Arsenal

Discuss planes, vehicles, tanks hand weapons, artillery, amphibious vehicles that were primary used in the Pacific Theatre or unique to the that region

The Navies

Discuss ships, naval tactics, convoys, and sailors of the Pacific Theatre from all nations involved

The Fighting Men of the Pacific Theatre

Discuss the men of all sides, their philosophy, fighting spirit, and the peculiar perils they faced

Personalities of the Pacific Theatre

Discuss Leaders, or Ace Pilots, or just plain infantry Joes, who did heroic stuff in the Pacific Theatre

The Atomic Bomb

The ultimate weapon of destruction, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Asia and the Pacific Postwar

Political effects and related postwar conflicts

Asia and Pacific Theatre Reseach

Ask and answer questions about specific battles, weapons, formations, and units involved in these threatres

Other Pacific Theatre Topics

Anything not fitting in any other category here

Land Warfare

Armor, semi-tracked vehicles, soft skinned vehicles, artillery and specialty heavy weapons

Air Warfare

Fighter planes, bombers, torpedo bombers, support aircraft, and even prototypes

Naval Warfare

Battle wagons and aircraft carries to smaller patrol vessels such as PT and E boats, support and troop ships. If it floated and fought, discuss it here.

Personal Combat Weapons

Infantry small arms and light machines guns, pistols, edged weaponry and specialty weapons

Non-Weapon Essentials

Everything from canteens to web gearused by the fighting men of WWII

Deutsche Ostfront Fotos

A rare collection of soldiers' snapshots from the Ostfront.

Battle Lines

Photos and captions on front line fighting on all fronts. Major battles like Tobruk, Stalingrad, Tarawa as well as small unit actions.

Behind The Lines

Photos and captions of fighting men at ease behind the lines. Reading letters, chow lines, shore leave and general R&R.

Red Crosses

Photos and captions of medics, aid-stations, hospitals, nurses and those who helped heal the wounds of war.

Home Fires

Photos and captions of civilians at work and play at a time the world was at war. Scrap metal drives, victory gardens, air wardens, war workers, families.

Lest We Forget

A respectful collection of photographs depicting POW's, field burials, tributes, battlefield cemeteries, and monuments of and to the fallen men of all nations in World War II.

1. Museums and Monuments

Introductions

Special section for model makers to introduce themselves and their interests.

Master's Showcase

For displaying and discussing (non-member) Masters' works.

Member's Showcase

Photos and display of members' models.

Model Making Tips and Help Zone

Tips and tricks that you have discovered and a place to ask questions and get help.

New Kits

Reviews, News, Books, etc.

Follow as I Build

Post step by step records of your build.

Group Builds

Contests for all levels from beginners to experts.

Non-World War II era Models and Members' Art

Anything from other wars to sci-fi, and other members' art.

General Modeling Discussion

Anything that doesn't fit anywhere else, post here. Please note that moderators may move posts to a more appropriate location if one exists.

The Game Den

Your spot to play Interactive Online Games

1. Den Logistics Center
2. Game Archives

Moderator's Reviews

Moderator's reviews of World War II games

Community Reviews

Members' reviews of World War II games

War College

Tips and Hints on Gaming

1. Command Bunker
2. S2
3. Playtesting
4. Master's Gallery
5. From the Top

Quartermaster

Hot Games & Where to get your Gear

1. Battle Stations! - Expos, Fairs, and Trade Shows

Gamer Stats

Your gaming history, preferences, and statistics

1. After Action Reports
2. Member's Show and Tell
3. Top 10 Countdown!

General Board & Miniatures Gaming Discussion

General gaming discussions that don’t fit anywhere else

Electronic Gaming Discussion

An electronic gaming-only zone

Soldier's Life

Anything about soldiers' and sailors' lives and routine. All nations.

1. WWII Veterans

Civilian Life

Anything about civilian life in combatant and non-combatant nations.

War Crimes and Trials

Anything about war crimes and criminals, their trials, and the sentences

World War II Personalities

Anything about individual military and political persons involved in the war.

Prisoners of War

Anything about POW's and their treatment.

Women in World War II

Anything related to women in uniform and on the home fronts of all nations

World War II Re-enactment

Discuss re-enactment, post photos, advertise your local groups.

Olive Drab to Field Grey

Photos/art of uniformsfrom all nations in World War II

Badges of Honor

Photos of military decorations representing all combatant nations of World War II

World War II on Screen

Television and movies made about the war, both factual and fictional

World War II Books

Dscuss World War II literature and biographies. Please post reviews in the Book Reviews sub-forum.

1. Book Reviews
2. Book Advice/Looking for
3. Authors, New Releases

What If?

Discussion of "what if?" scenarios, alternate outcomes and timelines, etc. Please keep it civil in here.

World War II Memorabilia

Discuss and share photos

World War II News and Online Resources

Recent news articles and resources.

1. RSS Feeds

Other World War II Topics

Anything not covered above

Major Conflicts Prior to World War II

Discuss any and all conflicts prior to World War II, from ancient times through the 1930's.

1. Ancient and Medieval History
2. Renaissance and Age of Reason
3. American Civil War
4. World War I

Major Conflicts 1946-1989

Discuss any and all conflicts after World War II, up through 1989.

1. Vietnam

Classifieds Feedback

Feedback, good and bad, related to classifieds transactions. Keep it clean. Be prepared to provide verification. ALL posts must contain your full first and last name or else they may be deleted. Open to logged in members only.

Videos

Searchable listing of posted videos

Kilroy's Place

A hangout for R & R

1. Birthday Zone
2. Zone Community Bulletin Board
3. Joke Zone
4. Yasgur's Zone
5. Kilroy's Galley

Rants and Raves

Want to get it off your chest? Post it here.