Ju-87 Stuka Then vs Now — Germany’s Infamous Dive Bomber #thenandnow #stuka #luftwaffe#ww2#history

old world Archive on Instagram: "A rare look at the Eastern Front in 1943 — real archival footage showing German troops, armored units, and Stuka dive-bombers in action. Raw moments from one of the most intense fronts of World War II, restored and color-enhanced to bring history back to life."

Geoscope on Instagram: "Context : Junkers Ju 87, commonly called the Stuka, played a brutal role during Dunkirk evacuation in May–June 1940. The Luftwaffe used Stukas to terrorize Allied troops and sink evacuation ships. Their signature dive-bombing attacks, amplified by the infamous “Jericho Trumpet” sirens, were designed to break morale as much as hit targets. At Dunkirk, Stukas repeatedly attacked beaches, harbors, and the narrow sea lanes. They sank or damaged many destroyers and transport v