World War II Today

World War II Today

Naval gunfire proves decisive

7th June 1944: The big guns of seven battleships and many more cruisers impact the land battle - and they are beyond the reach of the Germans

Jun 07, 2024
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The 15 inch guns of the WARSPITE hurling shells at Catania during an action in 1943.
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