Historic Replicas

World War II was fought on countless fronts.  All over the world, armies clashed and heroes were made. World War II weapons were famous names such as MP44 Sturmgewehr 44 or the M1 Carbine .30 cal. These World War II guns defined an era.  While every conflict contributed in some way to the war’s eventual outcome, there are a few epic battles that stand out as having truly shaped the course of the war, and in the process, all of human history.  The Battle of Britain is a compelling example of how much war had changed from previous centuries.  This would-be invasion was the first battle fought entirely in the air, a concept that was likely unimaginable just few decades before. 

Valliant British pilots managed to repel a massive Nazi air invasion in the Summer and Fall of 1940, designed to cripple the British Royal Air Force and pave the way for an army on the ground.  As Americans, we at home often see war from a distance, fought in far-off countries with little direct impact on our lives.  British civilians had no such luxury. London and other civilian targets were bombed in an attempt to crush British morale, and over 24,000 civilians died in the attacks.  The British, however, were firm in their resolve, and in less than a year, the Germans were convinced that a full-scale invasion of England was impossible.  The Allied countries had suffered terrible defeats throughout Western Europe during the first two years of the war, and their will was near the breaking point.  British victory came at a crucial time, and that country’s sacrifices proved to be a crucial turning point in the war.