List of Belgian military equipment of World War II

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The following is a list of Belgian military equipment of World War II which includes artillery, vehicles and vessels. World War II was a global war that was under way by 1939 and ended in 1945. On 10 May 1940, Nazi Germany, which aimed to dominate Europe, attacked the Belgium as part of their war with France. By 28 May 1940 the Belgian mainland was controlled by Germans, although colony of Belgian Congo remained independent throughout the war. Belgian power was not restored until final Axis collapse in late 1944. This list covers the equipment of armed elements centered on Belgian Army and Force Publique of Belgian Congo, but not Free Belgian Forces or Belgian mainland forces after October, 1944, which was equipped completely by foreign forces.

Small arms

Pistols (manual and semi-automatic)

Rifles

Artillery

Infantry mortars

Heavy mortars & rocket launchers

Field artillery

Fortress and siege guns

Anti-tank guns

Anti-aircraft weapons

Heavy anti-aircraft guns

Vehicles

Tankettes

Tanks

Tractors & prime movers

Navy ships and war vessels

Aircraft

References

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