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Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, passes away at 98

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, passes away at 98

By Miguel Ortiz

The real man behind the fake body used in ‘Operation Mincemeat’

The real man behind the fake body used in ‘Operation Mincemeat’

How one Soviet agent single-handedly changed the course of World War II

How one Soviet agent single-handedly changed the course of World War II

The Army Chief learned about Pearl Harbor in 14 words

The Army Chief learned about Pearl Harbor in 14 words

The US plan to survive a Soviet nuke was absolutely bonkers

The US plan to survive a Soviet nuke was absolutely bonkers

This Green Beret spent his life fighting communists in three different armies

This Green Beret spent his life fighting communists in three different armies

By Miguel Ortiz

The Nazis had a nuclear reactor in World War II

The Nazis had a nuclear reactor in World War II

A military cargo aircraft is flying against a clear blue sky with multiple soldiers parachuting from it using round, olive-green parachutes. The soldiers are descending in various stages of deployment.

The US plan to train nuclear suicide bomber paratroopers

By Blake Stilwell

Lend-lease: What was old is new again, with an ironic twist

Lend-lease: What was old is new again, with an ironic twist

Single-engine World War II fighter aircraft with camouflage paint and British Royal Air Force roundels on the wings and fuselage, featuring a shark mouth design on the nose and a spinning propeller.

Before the attack helicopter, this WWII plane was named the Apache

By Miguel Ortiz

How German troops at Stalingrad behaved when they were on leave from the battle

How German troops at Stalingrad behaved when they were on leave from the battle

The last prisoner of World War II was found in Russia in 2000

The last prisoner of World War II was found in Russia in 2000

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

The ‘Big Red One’ led the fight from WWI to Iraq

A large group of soldiers is lined up in long, winding rows on a sandy beach. Some soldiers are standing, while others are sitting or lying on the sand. A few individuals, possibly officers or guards, are standing apart from the main groups. The scene appears to be from a historical military event, with the beach stretching out to the horizon in the background.

This forgotten soldier survived 4 months in Dunkirk by himself

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This WWII battle had ships firing point blank with 16-inch guns

This WWII battle had ships firing point blank with 16-inch guns

By Harold C. Hutchison

This Army dentist died mowing down 98 attacking Japanese soldiers

This Army dentist died mowing down 98 attacking Japanese soldiers

That time World War II vets violently overthrew corrupt politicians in Tennessee

That time World War II vets violently overthrew corrupt politicians in Tennessee

A soldier wearing a camouflage helmet and olive drab uniform aiming a wooden-stock rifle while crouching in tall grass and foliage. The sky is overcast.

One of America’s legendary small arms was designed by a convict

By Blake Stilwell

Two four-engine propeller military aircraft flying at night, leaving bright, wavy contrails behind them against a dark sky. The planes are silhouetted, with visible markings on the wings.

Why the Dresden firebombing campaign was a PR nightmare during WWII

7 secret weapons Allied soldiers would’ve faced while invading Japan

7 secret weapons Allied soldiers would’ve faced while invading Japan

A group of Canadian soldiers in green digital camouflage uniforms and black berets with insignias are gathered outside near a bus. They are wearing backpacks and some have green knit caps. The soldiers have Canadian flag patches on their sleeves, and one soldier has a visible yellow identification badge clipped to his jacket. The background shows a brick building with white columns and a cloudy sky.

4 times Canada was more moto than the US

By Blake Stilwell

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight

Delta flew WWII vets to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary on historic flight

By Miguel Ortiz

A large, towering cumulonimbus cloud with a distinct anvil-shaped top spreads across the sky, illuminated by soft sunlight. The cloud's base is dense and dark, while the upper portions are bright white and fluffy, set against a blue sky with some smaller clouds near the horizon.

These are the clean cut differences between an atomic and hydrogen bomb

Aerial black and white photograph showing a heavily cratered battlefield with numerous bomb or artillery impact holes scattered across the landscape. Trenches and defensive earthworks are visible, forming angular and linear patterns, with some areas showing more concentrated damage. The terrain appears rough and scarred, with some vegetation or trees visible on the right side of the image.

How one commander tried to get his men to leak D-Day plans

By Blake Stilwell

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

Check out the awesome planning documents for D-Day

A beach scene featuring two large metal anti-tank obstacles, known as Czech hedgehogs, partially embedded in the pebbled shore and shallow water. A soldier in uniform stands near the water's edge, looking out towards the sea. The sky is clear, and the sea is calm.

5 things that surprised the German army on D-Day

By Blake Stilwell

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

Meet the 4 heroes who earned Medals of Honor for heroism on D-Day

One man dumped most of the combat footage of D-Day into the English Channel

One man dumped most of the combat footage of D-Day into the English Channel

By Blake Stilwell

A military police officer stands next to a large roadside sign that reads "RED BALL HIGHWAY" with a cartoon truck and a character pointing to a tonnage target scale. The sign encourages, "STAY ON THE BALL KEEP 'EM ROLLING!" The tonnage target scale ranges from 1,000 to 20,000 tons, with an arrow pointing at 11,000 tons. The scene appears to be in a village or small town with buildings and a dirt road.

‘The Red Ball Express’ kept the Allies supplied and armed after the D-Day breakout

A rocket is launching vertically, surrounded by a large cloud of smoke and flames at its base against a clear blue sky. The rocket has a dark nose cone and a metallic body.

This was Russia’s plan to defeat NATO in the first week of World War III

5 other WWII battles that kicked off the war in the Pacific

5 other WWII battles that kicked off the war in the Pacific

By James Elphick

This famous pilot flew 50 combat missions as a civilian

This famous pilot flew 50 combat missions as a civilian

The stunning combat history of the Tuskegee Airmen

The stunning combat history of the Tuskegee Airmen

This bridge is one of the most underrated engineering feats of WWII

This bridge is one of the most underrated engineering feats of WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

The Army Air Corps once bombed Oklahoma

By Blake Stilwell

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

How this paratrooper got his trench knife back after 70 years

By Blake Stilwell

Black and white photo of a young boy with neatly combed hair, wearing a dark jacket over a buttoned shirt, sitting on a chair against a plain wall.

The insane life of this Holocaust survivor and Special Forces veteran

By Blake Stilwell

A large, historic submarine displayed indoors in a museum setting. The submarine has a gray hull with a wooden deck and various structural details, including a conning tower and ventilation pipes. The surrounding area features exhibit lighting, informational displays, and a polished concrete floor. The space is enclosed by concrete walls with overhead lighting.

This moving company moved a captured U-boat across Lake Shore Drive

By Miguel Ortiz

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

6 important things you need to learn before World War III

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

This is how two WWII veterans changed baseball forever

By Eric Milzarski

A black and white photo of a World War II-era four-engine propeller bomber aircraft in flight, marked with the U.S. military star insignia on the fuselage and tail. The aircraft has a glass nose, twin vertical stabilizers, and the number "191" painted on the front side of the fuselage. The tail number "123828" is visible on the vertical stabilizers. The plane is flying against a backdrop of clouds.

American airmen were rescued by cannibal headhunters during World War II

A man in a U.S. Army officer uniform stands in front of an aircraft with a large white star insignia. He wears a dark brown service cap with an eagle emblem, a matching jacket adorned with various ribbons and badges, and a light-colored tie. The background shows part of the aircraft's metal fuselage with rivets.

How Jimmy Doolittle nearly revealed the biggest American secret of WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

A moss-covered, weathered concrete bunker in a forest setting with trees and fallen leaves surrounding it. The bunker has white and black painted text on its front, including "SK 16" and Finnish words. The structure appears old and partially broken, with exposed rebar and a plaque mounted on the front.

How Finland almost stopped a massive Soviet invasion in 1940

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

9 American heroes who received France’s Legion of Honor

By Blake Stilwell

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

This is what the Army’s ‘Iron Men of Metz’ and Attila the Hun have in common

By James Elphick

An elderly woman in a blue floral dress and navy jacket is smiling and gesturing toward a cake held by a soldier in uniform. She is surrounded by several men, most of whom are in military uniforms, with one man in a blue suit and orange tie. The setting is outdoors with green trees in the background.

After 77 years, the Army returned a birthday cake they stole during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Soldiers in helmets lying prone on a sandy beach aiming rifles, with some running toward the shore from landing craft boats marked "LCA 700" and "LCA 567," and a coastline with cliffs in the background.

Today in military history: Germans ambush allies during secret Normandy landings practice

A large gray naval ship docked at a pier, with the number "537" prominently painted in white on the side of the hull. The ship features various antennas, radar equipment, and an anchor near the bow. Thick ropes secure the ship to the dock. The water next to the ship is greenish.

Historic WWII destroyer and museum ship USS The Sullivans in danger of sinking

By Miguel Ortiz

Two vintage wooden freight train cars with a dark brown finish are shown on railway tracks beside a paved walkway. The cars have sliding doors and small barred windows. A black steam locomotive is partially visible behind the freight cars. Trees and a building are in the background.

These are some of the worst war crimes committed by the Soviet Union

A close-up black and white photo of a bear sitting down, looking downward with its front paw raised near its face. The bear's fur is thick and textured, and the background shows a blurred natural outdoor setting with trees and foliage.

Poland enlisted a bear as one of their top soldiers

By Bethaney Phillips

An aircraft carrier designed to look like a large iceberg, with a flat flight deck on top marked with the number "138" and red stripes. Several small airplanes are positioned on the deck, and a large propeller plane is flying just above the carrier. The carrier is surrounded by water, and a smaller warship is sailing alongside it. The iceberg-like structure has a textured, icy blue appearance.

This was Canada’s WWII plan to build an aircraft carrier made of ice

By Blake Stilwell

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

This is why soft interrogations are best when handling an Enemy POW

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man wearing a white naval officer's uniform and a peaked cap with an insignia featuring an eagle, shield, and crossed anchors. The man has a serious expression and is looking slightly to the side. The background is dark.

Here’s why Phil H. Bucklew is the father of special warfare

By Bethaney Phillips

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

This teenage soldier survived 6 months in a Nazi POW camp

By Tim Kirkpatrick

military spouses

10 expectations of WW2 military spouses

By Bethaney Phillips

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This kid turned in a lost Nazi fighter as homework

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

This is why instant coffee is the best coffee for troops

A black and white photo of a heavily armored, multi-turreted tank with wide tracks. The tank has several gun barrels protruding from its front and sides, and an open hatch on the front. A person in work clothes and a hat stands to the right of the tank near a building. The tank appears to be from an early to mid-20th century era.

This Kiwi WWII tank might be the worst tank ever built

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier lying prone on the ground aiming a scoped rifle, using sandbags for support. The soldier is wearing a beret and military uniform. Another soldier is partially visible in the background. The setting appears outdoors with some vegetation in the distance.

Allied WWII snipers in 13 extraordinary photographs

A bearded man dressed in black religious attire with a large pendant necklace is seated at a wooden desk. Three men in military uniforms stand on the opposite side of the desk. One wears a blue air force uniform, another a brown army uniform with medals, and the third a dark navy uniform with gold stripes on the sleeves. The setting appears to be an office with a window and red curtains in the background. Various items, including a document, a pen, and a small decorative object, are on the desk.

That time a Greek Priest Saved Over 27,000 from the Concentration Camps

A black and white photograph showing a group of men, some in military uniforms and others in civilian suits, standing indoors. The central figure is a man in a military uniform with a serious expression, flanked by two men in dark military uniforms and caps. Several other people are visible in the background, standing in a formal setting with large windows and columns. Two microphones are positioned in front of the group.

Today in military history: Dutch Resistance attacks SS officer

Damage at Port Chicago, California, showing extensive debris and destruction near the waterfront. Several damaged vehicles, including a bulldozer and two cars, are visible amidst scattered wooden planks and rubble. A crane and a partially destroyed pier extend into the water in the background. The scene is viewed looking north toward the pier.

Harry Belafonte narrowly avoided one of the deadliest stateside explosions of WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a military officer, likely a general, speaking to a group of soldiers. The soldiers are wearing helmets and military uniforms, some with face paint and gear, standing closely together. The officer is gesturing with his right hand while addressing the soldiers, who appear attentive. In the background, there are tents and more soldiers. The scene suggests a wartime briefing or motivational talk.

Today in military history: Eisenhower takes command of Allies

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

WATCH: Billy Mitchell proves planes could sink battleships

By Harold C. Hutchison