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Nazi Mega Weapons

WWII Mega Weapons: The Tunnels of Okinawa

The tide of war in the Pacific has now fully turned against the Imperial Japanese forces. In a fierce and brutal island hopping campaign, the Americans are winning battle after battle, rapidly gaining ground in their ultimate goal of invading mainland Japan. However, the Japanese decide that the island of Okinawa will be their last bastion of defense.

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Hitler's Island Megafortress
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The Channel Islands turn into one of the most heavily fortified places on the planet.
Eagle's Nest
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Hitler’s mountain house became a labyrinth crowned by the awe-inspiring Eagle's Nest.
Hitler's Killer Subs
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Designated the Type 21, Hitler's new submarine is a sea-faring super weapon.
Blitzkrieg
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When Nazis rolled across France in 1940, it was with a combined speed and ferocity.
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