A large number of them were shot down as Allied troops landed a major amphibious assault on Sicily’s southern coast as the Junker 88s tried to hold off thousands of ships, troops and aircraft.

World War II ships that sank near the Ogasawara Islands have resurfaced due to seismic activity in the region, it was reported. The island of Iwo Jima, where one of the bloodiest battles took ...

The crews of the small amphibious assault ships also fired 30mm AK-630 automatic artillery guns against simulated aerial targets KALININGRAD, June 5. /TASS/. The Baltic Fleet’s small air-cushion ...

TASS/. Two large amphibious assault ships of the improved Project 11711 currently under construction at the Yantar Shipyard on the Baltic coast will displace 40% more tonnes compared to standard ...

Several potential customers have shown interest in buying two decommissioned assault ships although no final decision has been made, according to a defence minister. MPs heard a government-to ...