World War II Zone Forums

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

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

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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.

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.

The site of the first Allied victories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ultimate weapon of destruction, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Political effects and related postwar conflicts

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

Anything not fitting in any other category here

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

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

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.

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

Everything from canteens to web gear used by the fighting men of WWII

A rare collection of soldiers' snapshots from the Ostfront.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Photos and display of members' models.

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

Reviews, News, Books, etc.

Post step by step records of your build.

Contests for all levels from beginners to experts.

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

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

Your spot to play Interactive Online Games

Moderator's reviews of World War II games

Members' reviews of World War II games

Tips and Hints on Gaming

Hot Games & Where to get your Gear

Your gaming history, preferences, and statistics

General gaming discussions that don’t fit anywhere else

An electronic gaming-only zone

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

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

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

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

Anything about POW's and their treatment.

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

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

Photos/art of uniforms from all nations in World War II

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

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

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

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

Discuss, share photos. List items for sale or trade.

Recent news articles and resources.

Anything not covered above

Post World War II or other interesting photos here

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

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

A hangout for R & R

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