Инцидент с «Альтмарком» имел серьёзные последствия. Норвегия оказалась между молотом и наковальней, а Германия на официальном уровне посчитала, что норвежцы нарушили нейтралитет, так как их корабли не воспрепятствовали захвату «Альтмарка». Бездействие норвежцев было однозначно истолковано как потворство британским интересам за счёт интересов Германии, и Гитлер отдал приказ начать подготовку к вторжению в страну ..read more

The Altmark incident was a naval incident of World War II between British destroyers and the German tanker Altmark, which happened on 16–17 February 1940. It took place in what were, at that time, neutral Norwegian waters. On board the Altmark were some 300 allied prisoners (officially internees), whose ships had been sunk by the pocket battleship Graf Spee in the Southern Atlantic Ocean ..read more

As of today, the World of Warships podcast collection comprises seven seasons with dozens of episodes dedicated to naval history. A new episode appears every 2 weeks. Learning something new is easy—you can listen to the podcasts at home, on your way to work, or even at the grocery store! Join us to learn more interesting naval facts ..read more

Сражение при Ла-Плате 13 декабря 1939 года — первый классический бой второй мировой войны и один из немногих чисто артиллерийских боев крупных надводных кораблей. О нем снят художественный фильм, написано немало книг. Однако некоторые из них освещают события весьма односторонне, тенденциозно, а порой и не вполне достоверно. Подробнее в нашем подкасте.   Сегодня коллекция подкастов World of Warships ..read more

A flying walrus?! Watch at our detailed look at naval aviation to learn how aerial reconnaissance amplified a nation’s sea power. World War II is raging and the Royal Navy desperately needs a modern fighter plane. Strap in for a crash course in British fighter design and carrier doctrine ..read more

Становление британской авиации: от аэростатов и Supermarine Walrus к Westland Wyvern и Fairey Swordfish ..read more

Destroyers were the most widely used ships in the Pacific theater during World War II. For the first time in the history of the US Navy, a ship was named after several people — the five Sullivan brothers. She inherited not only the name but also the “We Stick Together” motto. Saving people became an integral part of almost all the her missions. Join us as we take a look at the Fletcher-class Destroyer, the USS The Sullivans ..read more

Боевой путь американского эсминца USS The Sullivans ..read more

The Yamato battleship is the pinnacle of the battleship type. The biggest battleship in the world, and the best known Japanese Navy ship. Sadly remembered for her defeat in her last battle against 227 American aircraft, which became a demonstrative execution and ended with the giant being defeated and the hopes of the Japanese command crashed. Built in secret, and at great expense, she emerged as the largest battleship in history. Born to terrify her enemies, she'd cost eight billion USD to build in today's dollars. She represents the pinnacle of battleship building, but launched at a key turn ..read more

Линкор Yamato ..read more