The V-2 Rocket: Hitler’s Secret Weapon Tested in Cuxhaven, 1944
In 1944, Nazi Germany tested the V-2 rocket in Cuxhaven, marking the dawn of ballistic missile warfare. As the world’s first long-range guided missile, the V-2 struck its targets at…
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Mercedes-Benz MB.501: Powering Germany’s Fastest Torpedo Boats
The Mercedes-Benz MB.501 was a 134-liter V20 diesel engine producing a staggering 2,000 hp, powering Germany’s Schnellboot torpedo boats to speeds of 50 mph (43 knots). With three of these…
The Mysterious Fate of U-534: The Last German U-Boat Raised from the Depths
U-534 wasn’t just another German U-boat—it was a vessel of mystery. Sunk just days before Germany’s surrender in WWII, its final mission remains unknown. Was it carrying Nazi gold? Secret…