World War II (Page 12)

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A black and white photo of a young military pilot standing in the open cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a uniform with medals and holding a helmet. The plane has a propeller and markings on the side, including three stars and Cyrillic text. The sky is partly cloudy.

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white portrait of a military officer wearing a peaked cap with an insignia, an eye patch over his right eye, and a uniform with a high collar. Behind him is a large map with detailed geographical markings.

Did this British soldier have nine lives?

By Bethaney Phillips

Soldiers in helmets are seen running on a damaged urban street with debris and broken wires. A military armored vehicle and a tank are positioned on the street, with buildings and utility poles visible in the background. The scene appears to be from a wartime or combat situation.

6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier wearing a green netted helmet and military uniform aims down the sights of a rifle, focusing intently. The background is blurred with trees and a muted, natural setting.

New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human

By Jessica Evans

Two black World War II-era fighter planes with white stars and checkered patterns on their tails are attacking a silver Japanese aircraft with red circular markings on its wings and fuselage, causing visible damage and debris in the air. The scene takes place above a body of water under a cloudy sky.

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

Aerial view of a coastal area with a white L-shaped pier extending into the water. Near the pier, partially submerged in the water, is the rusted and broken remains of a shipwreck. The shoreline has grassy land with scattered palm trees, a few parked cars, and small buildings. The water is calm and blue-green in color.

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran

A large, tracked military tank with a turret and a long barrel is positioned on muddy ground in an open field. Five soldiers wearing berets and military uniforms are either sitting on or standing around the tank. The tank has a rectangular body with wide tracks and visible suspension wheels. The background shows a flat landscape with some fencing and distant hills. The tank has markings including the number "40" and the letters "PL" on the front.

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII

America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

Four soldiers dressed in white winter camouflage and fur hats are positioned in a snowy trench. One soldier is aiming a machine gun mounted on a tripod, while the others are closely gathered around him, partially obscured by snow-covered earth and trees. The scene appears cold and tense, set in a forested area during winter.

This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

By Harold C. Hutchison

A soldier wearing camouflage gear is lying down in a shallow dugout or foxhole in the sand. Next to the soldier, a Doberman dog is sitting alert, tethered by a chain leash. A rifle and a bag are placed on the edge of the dugout. The scene appears to be from a wartime or military training setting.

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

By Bethaney Phillips

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

By Blake Stilwell

amphibious tank

This amphibious WWII tank could be launched from a submarine underwater

By Miguel Ortiz

pascal poolaw army

This badass Native soldier fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations

By Miguel Ortiz

Aircraft carrier numbered 38 sailing on the ocean, with numerous fighter jets lined up on its flight deck. The ship has a large control tower with various antennas and radar equipment. The sea is calm and the sky is partly cloudy.

The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

By Miguel Ortiz

5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again

By Jessica Evans

Why a woman was convicted under a witchcraft law during World War II

This was the World War II Allies’ plan to invade the Soviet Union

This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A military transport aircraft flying above the clouds, releasing multiple bright flares from its sides and underside. The plane has four propeller engines and a gray body, with the flares creating streaks of light against the cloudy sky.

This cannon has been in service since WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

By Blake Stilwell

That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe

That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe

George Bush being pulled from the water

Watch the actual WWII sea rescue footage of George Bush

By Shannon Corbeil

When the bomber boys went at it: Dogfights in slow motion

Aces High: Over the Volga with Lydia Litvyak

By Jim Fletcher

Here’s what happened to the French soldiers left behind at Dunkirk

A collection of vintage grenade detonators with black fabric skirts and red-topped caps, some showing signs of wear and rust. There is also a metal box labeled "10 Detonators No. 63 Mk II For GRENADE No. 82" with handwritten details on the label. The detonators are arranged on a light-colored surface.

Why British paratroopers relied on the ingenious Gammon bomb

The 6 most awesome things to know about the Merchant Marine

The 6 most awesome things to know about the Merchant Marine

By Blake Stilwell

Hitler’s watch sold for $1.1 million in a controversial auction

By Miguel Ortiz

b-17 flying fortress

‘The Swoose’ is the oldest intact B-17 Flying Fortress

By Miguel Ortiz

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

This colorized German war footage shows why Stalingrad was hell on Earth

By Christian Lowe

That time a now-famous cadet fought in battle and went back for sophomore year

That time a now-famous cadet fought in battle and went back for sophomore year

This mathematician was the ‘Rick Sanchez’ of the Cold War

This mathematician was the ‘Rick Sanchez’ of the Cold War

This WWII fighter pilot ‘piggy-backed’ his wingman home after he was shot down

This WWII fighter pilot ‘piggy-backed’ his wingman home after he was shot down

By James Elphick

This is why it’s actually illegal to shoot at pilots who’ve bailed out

This is why it’s actually illegal to shoot at pilots who’ve bailed out

By Harold C. Hutchison

This cemetery is the final resting place for the Army’s ‘dishonorable dead’

This cemetery is the final resting place for the Army’s ‘dishonorable dead’

By Blake Stilwell

Four soldiers wearing helmets and military gear stand in front of a propeller aircraft at night, all looking down at their wrists as if checking watches or equipment.

The bold plan to capture 2 mined bridges on D-Day

Bronze statue of a woman standing on a multi-level gray stone pedestal with an inscription, surrounded by green trees and a park setting.

This undercover Ukrainian Nazi killer proves Ukraine will always fight against aggression

A large white emblem painted on an asphalt road featuring an eagle perched above a shield with the text "BASTOW US 66." The emblem includes an anchor wrapped with rope, symbolizing the U.S. Marine Corps. The road stretches into the distance with trees and some buildings on either side under a clear sky.

The United States Marine Corps owns a stretch of Route 66

By Miguel Ortiz

A vintage wooden toilet with an open lid, surrounded by numerous white and rusted metal pipes and valves, set against a rusty metal floor and wall. A stainless steel sink is partially visible on the right side of the image.

This sub sank because its commander couldn’t flush his toilet

The Holocaust caused German POWs to fight against the Axis

The Holocaust caused German POWs to fight against the Axis

By Blake Stilwell

The Ballad of Iwo Jima flag raiser, Ira Hayes

The Ballad of Iwo Jima flag raiser, Ira Hayes

Life aboard WWII submarines was brutal

Life aboard WWII submarines was brutal

By James Elphick

The Battle of Savo Island was America’s worst Naval defeat

The Battle of Savo Island was America’s worst Naval defeat

Soldiers wading through water towards a beach from a landing craft, with stormy skies overhead, during a military amphibious assault.

Top 5 battles commemorated by coins

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

The longest land battle in US history was a huge mistake

By Blake Stilwell

A group of young boys dressed in brown uniforms with red armbands featuring swastikas are gathered in a forest setting behind sandbags. One boy is mid-air, jumping energetically with a raised fist, while another boy beside him is also jumping with arms raised, holding a stick or baton. An adult man in a dark uniform stands behind them, observing. The scene appears lively and intense, set among tall trees.

4 subtle details about Nazi Germany you missed in Jojo Rabbit

‘The Suffering Bastard’ is the cocktail that beat the Nazis in Egypt

‘The Suffering Bastard’ is the cocktail that beat the Nazis in Egypt

By Blake Stilwell

Close-up of the turret and main gun of a World War II-era German tank, with two crew members wearing black uniforms and headsets positioned near the gun. The tank's armor shows distinctive textured patterns, and spare track links are mounted on the side of the turret. The background includes a building with windows.

Why German vehicles had textured camouflage during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

This deadly resistance fighter was the Wonder Woman of WWII

This deadly resistance fighter was the Wonder Woman of WWII

A small, vintage red three-wheeled car with a rounded front, two round headlights mounted on the fenders, and a transparent, bubble-like roof. The car has a single door on the side and a license plate reading "HD 06521." It is parked on a cobblestone surface next to several motorcycles.

Messerschmitt made micro cars after WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men are loading a large shell into the nose gun of a military aircraft with nose art depicting a pin-up girl and the text "Pride of the Yankees." Another man is carrying a ladder in the background near another aircraft, with palm trees visible behind them. The scene appears to be on a sandy airstrip.

These 4 WWII planes were armed with literal tank cannons

By Miguel Ortiz

The experimental rifle that almost changed World War II

The experimental rifle that almost changed World War II

This is how Hitler’s drug addiction may have caused him to lose the war

This is how Hitler’s drug addiction may have caused him to lose the war

A black and white photo of a smiling World War II pilot sitting in the cockpit of a fighter plane. The pilot is wearing a military cap with an insignia and a light-colored uniform. The side of the plane displays a series of painted symbols, likely representing enemy aircraft shot down. The cockpit interior and part of the plane's fuselage are visible.

How the phrase ‘God is my co-pilot’ started with the World War II Air Forces

This daring commando raid’s only injury was from a negligent discharge

This daring commando raid’s only injury was from a negligent discharge

Shocking footage shows how US people learned of Okinawa invasion

Shocking footage shows how US people learned of Okinawa invasion

This pilot crashed his plane into the guns that shot him down

This pilot crashed his plane into the guns that shot him down