Joris Nieuwint

Joris Nieuwint is a battlefield guide for the Operation Market Garden area. His primary focus is on the Allied operations from September 17th, 1944 onwards. Having lived in the Market Garden area for 25 years, he has been studying the events for nearly as long. He has a deep understanding of the history and a passion for sharing the stories of the men who are no longer with us.

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Articles by Joris Nieuwint:

The Only Operational Super Heavy Tank Of World War Two

No, it’s not the Maus, the massive German Tank which was a lot heavier and slightly bigger but that never went beyond the prototype state…

How The Pilots and 140-Mph Chase Cars Land The U-2 Dragon Lady

As you watch this video, you can see that landing a U-2 isn’t an easy task to accomplish, the Landing is Accomplished With The Help…

Top 5 Firearms That Changed The World

Some firearms have had such a great impact on global events that their very silhouette is synonymous with global events. This is a list of…

The Sturmtiger – Massive WW2 Tank With 380mm Rocket Launcher (Watch)

The Sturmtiger (‘Assault Tiger’) was an assault gun used by the Germans during World War II. It was built to support troops fighting in towns…

Yes! Panzer Mk VI Tiger For Sale; €380,000!

Do you want to buy a Tiger? Or a replica, anyway. Here’s your chance! These gentlemen have made a replica and are selling it for…

The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka: Terror With a Siren

The Stuka got its nickname from the German word Sturzkampfflugzeug or dive-bomber, the official designation was Junkers Ju-87. The first plane prototype Stuka flew in…

F-4 Phantom – Double Ugly – The Best Pictures!

Originally developed by the United States Navy, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a long-range supersonic interceptor aircraft/fighter-bomber with a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, and…

15 Unbelievable Pictures From P-38 Glacier Girl You’ve Never Seen Before

On 15 July 1942, poor weather and limited visibility forced six P-38 fighters and two B-17 bombers to return to Greenland while they were en…

This Is How The Aircraft Carrier USS Oriskany Became The Great Carrier Reef (Watch)

The USS Oriskany had a long and varied time in service before it finally found its resting place as an artificial reef. Named after a battle…

Stunning Time-Lapse Of Aircraft Carrier Being Built With Massive Lego Like Pieces

This video shows amazing time-lapse footage of the HMS Prince of Wales, which is a Queen Elizabeth-Class aircraft carrier, being assembled much like Lego blocks.…

Stunning Time-Lapse Of Aircraft Carrier Being Built With Massive Lego Like Pieces

  This video shows amazing time-lapse footage of the HMS Prince of Wales, which is a Queen Elizabeth-Class aircraft carrier, being assembled much like Lego…

Top 10 Most Dangerous Weapons Ever Created

Let us take a look at ten of the world’s most dangerous and deadly weapons that have been created by mankind. It will not surprise…