4 definitions by Dumb Historian
One of the Royal Air Force's (UK's) military aircraft used during World War II. The Bristol Beaufighter was successfully used as a multi-role aircraft, capable of carrying torpedoes, bombs, rockets, and of course, conventional aircraft guns. This aircraft was particularly good in night time operations and naval missions.
"The Bristol Beaufighter was an aircraft ahead of its time."
by Dumb Historian July 17, 2020
A British historian that also controls a fairly popular history YouTube channel called 'Mark Felton Productions'. He likes to cover obscure, yet interesting historical events. Some history geeks get compared to him.
by Dumb Historian May 28, 2020
One of the most, if not the most infamous British general of WWII, well known for being able to defeat the near unstoppable German general Erwin Rommel in the North Africa Front, thanks to his competent planning and good usage of the resources he had.
Montgomery continued to fight in Europe as well after clearing out North Africa, and was also successful on the Western Front despite the failures of 'Operation Market Garden'.
He was nicknamed 'Monty' and 'The Spartan General'.
Montgomery continued to fight in Europe as well after clearing out North Africa, and was also successful on the Western Front despite the failures of 'Operation Market Garden'.
He was nicknamed 'Monty' and 'The Spartan General'.
by Dumb Historian July 29, 2020
The most underrated British fighter aircraft of WWII - the true vanquisher of the Battle of Britain (1940). Hawker Hurricanes were of generally lower performance than the Supermarine Spitfire when it came to fighter-fighter combat, but these were very ideal aircraft for shooting down enemy bombers, and were much cheaper in production.
by Dumb Historian July 29, 2020