The German advantage was particularly noticeable at the beginning of the war, and towards the end of the war, with a diverse series of innovative weapons, commonly referred to as German secret weapons by The Allies, and Wonder Weapons by the Germans. The German advantage in weapons technology was not a coincidence.
Voyage of the Mayflower. The Mayflower was hired in London, and sailed from London to Southampton in July 1620 to begin loading food and supplies for the voyage--much of which was purchased at Southampton. The Pilgrims were mostly still living in the city of Leiden, in the Netherlands.
Pilgrims in America. The first Pilgrims in America were nearly defeated by the harsh conditions they faced when they arrived in New England. Introduction. Some 100 people, many of them seeking religious freedom in the New World, set sail from England on the Mayflower in September 1620.