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Hitler’s ‘Swimming Car’: The German Type 166 Schwimmwagen

By Blaine Taylor

In the spring of 1940, as the German armed forces were sweeping across Western Europe, famed automobile designer Dr. Read more

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The German 11th Panzer Division: Giving Up the Ghost

By Brig. Gen. Raymond E. Bell Jr.

It was an impressive sight. Upon the reviewing stand as honored guest was General Dwight D. Read more

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The Volkswagen Beetle

By Albert Mroz

The Volkswagen, or “People’s Car,” that so many millions have known for more than half a century had its genesis in Nazi Germany. Read more

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Engineering Excellence, Political Dysfunction: Mercedes-Benz in WWII

by Albert Mroz

Few would argue that Daimler-Benz is one of the most prominent and highly regarded motor vehicle manufacturers in automotive history. Read more

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Hans Baur: Hitler’s Pilot Flew Führer Across Europe and History

By Blaine Taylor

Adolf Hitler’s wartime Armaments Minister Albert Speer was right when he termed the Führer’s pilot from 1932 to 1945, Lt. Read more