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Welcome to The War Years - your home for World War II history and vehicles.

I’m Charles Trumpess, a military historian and author, here to guide you through the machines and stories that shaped the war. With 100+ videos, we explore the tanks, aircraft, and naval power that defined a global conflict.

From Sherman vs. Panther to the iconic Spitfire, expect deep dives into:

• Classic tanks: M3 Stuart, M4 Sherman, Tiger
• Legendary aircraft: Mustang, Mosquito, Spitfire  
• Military history events and re-enactments 

I’m also the author of two books, A History of the Guards Armoured Formations 1941–1945 (Pen & Sword, 2025) and my latest release, The Birth of British Special Forces (Fonthill Media, 2026), exploring how elite units like the SAS, Commandos, and the Parachute Regiment were forged.

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