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The poem that launched D-Day for the French Resistance

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

Medic awarded Distinguished Service Cross 80 years after saving lives on D-Day

By Miguel Ortiz

German general, left; paratroopers on D-Day, right

Why German General Wilhelm Falley ran right into paratroopers on D-Day

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

These watches have actual pieces of D-Day history in them

By Miguel Ortiz

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

World War II parachute wedding gowns inspire modern couture

By Daniel Tobias Flint

This top-secret bomber spied on Americans in Normandy

loyce edward deen burial at sea

Aerial gunner Loyce Edward Deen was the only sailor buried at sea inside his aircraft

By Blake Stilwell

A woman with braided hair is sitting indoors, holding a framed black-and-white portrait of a man in a sailor uniform with a medal on his chest. The background shows a softly lit room with a cabinet and some decorative items.

Exclusive premiere: National Geographic honors WWII’s ‘erased’ heroes

By Tessa Robinson

New action-comedy, ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ is based on declassified files of the British War Department

By Tessa Robinson

This submachine gun looked homemade, but it killed lots of Nazis

4 of the weirdest things the Nazis ever did

4 of the weirdest things the Nazis ever did

An airman repairs a B-29 bomber

Airmen volunteered to repair a WWII B-29 Superfortress … and it’s going to fly again

By Tessa Robinson

The promotional image for Apple TV+ series "The Bloody Hundredth" features a large military aircraft wing and propeller in the foreground with four silhouetted men in flight jackets walking beneath it on a runway at sunset. The text reads: "THE BLOODY HUNDREDTH - THE TRUE STORY OF THE MEN WHO INSPIRED MASTERS OF THE AIR." Several planes are flying in formation in the sky.

WATM Exclusive: ‘The Bloody Hundredth’s’ Emmy Award-winning director on the untold stories of WWII

Jamie Farr: 10 Questions with MAS*H star and famed actor

clark gable adolf hitler

Clark Gable’s biggest fan was … Adolph Hitler?

band of brothers

Band of Brothers cast members who found fame

By Miguel Ortiz

submarine commander

The most successful submarine commander ever was captured by the Japanese

A man dressed in a vintage military pilot uniform stands in front of a World War II-era fighter plane. He wears a brown leather jacket with a patch on the chest, a tan military cap, and beige trousers. The plane behind him is silver with a red nose and the name "MARGO" painted in red on the side. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Eight: Trying hard

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of eight men dressed in vintage military uniforms standing outdoors on a grassy field with wooden crates scattered around. The sky is overcast, and the men appear serious and focused, with some wearing leather jackets and others in green sweaters or shirts. The setting suggests a historical or wartime context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Seven: Punching through

By Miguel Ortiz

A man with dark hair and a mustache wearing a dark green U.S. military uniform with gold buttons, a tan tie, and various insignia, standing indoors in a dimly lit room.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Six: Tall tales, music, laughter and good Irish whiskey

By Miguel Ortiz

A group of World War II-era pilots wearing leather jackets with fur collars and yellow life vests stand on an airfield in front of a military bomber plane marked with a white star inside a blue circle and red outline. The pilot in the foreground has curly hair and a mustache, looking serious and holding a leather helmet. The other pilots stand in a loose formation behind him, slightly out of focus. The scene is set outdoors under a cloudy sky.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Five: The Chant

By Miguel Ortiz

Two men in vintage military uniforms stand outdoors on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky. The man on the left wears a brown leather jacket, olive-green shirt and pants, a military cap with an emblem, and aviator sunglasses. The man on the right wears a shearling-lined leather jacket with tan patches, a dark shirt and pants, and aviator sunglasses, smiling broadly. Other men in similar uniforms and military vehicles are visible in the background.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Four: Beat the odds

By Miguel Ortiz

A man wearing a vintage pilot outfit with a shearling-lined leather jacket, aviator goggles on his head, and a flight helmet is seated inside a military aircraft turret. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to the side with a focused expression. The interior of the turret shows mounted machine guns and ammunition belts.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Three: A genius plan

By Miguel Ortiz

Two young men in military uniforms and two children in vintage clothing stand on an airfield in front of a large, olive-green military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a letter "C" on its vertical stabilizer. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are barrels and vehicles in the background.

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‘Masters of the Air’ deemed gripping, authentic by audiences everywhere

By Tessa Robinson

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

This 12-year-old boy became a Navy hero in World War II

Two young men in military uniforms and two children stand on an airfield in front of a vintage military aircraft with the tail number 230061 and a large "C" marking. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are fuel barrels and vehicles in the background. The scene has a historical or wartime atmosphere.

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‘Masters of the Air’ review and reactions

By Shannon Corbeil

A group of men dressed in vintage military uniforms are riding stationary bicycles indoors. The setting appears dimly lit with overhead lights, and the men have focused expressions. Some individuals are seated behind them, watching or resting. The uniforms suggest a historical or military training context.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part Two: Lead them through

By Miguel Ortiz

A dark movie theater filled with an audience watching a film showing multiple airplanes flying in formation through the sky with contrails behind them. The screen also displays the text "MAKEUP AND HAIR DESIGNER KIRSTIN CHALMERS.

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‘Masters of the Air’ exclusive screening proves the series will be a flying success

By Tessa Robinson

Two men dressed in vintage military pilot uniforms stand in front of a World War II-era bomber aircraft with "Our Baby" written on its nose. The plane has four propellers and a glass nose turret with mounted guns. The sky is overcast, adding a dramatic atmosphere.

‘Masters of the Air’ Part One: A baptism by fire

By Miguel Ortiz

The only service woman killed during the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

german mad general

The Germans had their own mad general who rode into combat in a kilt

Norman Jewison speaks at a podium

Norman Jewison, WWII veteran and 12-time Oscar winner, dead at 97

A photo of Reinhard Heydrich and his vehicle which was bombed during Operation Anthropoid

‘Operation Anthropoid:’ The assassination of the Nazi Butcher of Prague

By Jessica Evans

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

The first female Navy gunnery officer was an Asian woman who joined during WWII

Eight male rowers in white tank tops with "USA" printed in red are rowing in a long, narrow boat on a body of water. The rowers are synchronized, each holding a wooden oar, with trees and a buoy visible in the background.

The ‘Boys in the Boat’ is a great and inspirational true story

The NHL stars of WWII

20 NHL stars who served during World War II

This is how POWs got playing cards with secret escape maps for Christmas

This is how POWs got playing cards with secret escape maps for Christmas

By Blake Stilwell

A photo of Taylor Swift performing and a photo of Marines storming a beach during WWII

Taylor Swift honors grandfather’s WWII service with song ‘epiphany’

By Tessa Robinson

skull on peleliu

Eugene Sledge: ‘Sledgehammer’ and the ‘Old Breed in Hell’ from WWII

By Jim Fletcher

Two men are unloading or moving large wooden crates or frames in an indoor space. One man is facing away from the camera, lifting or holding a crate, while the other man, wearing a hat and glasses, is assisting by holding the crate from the side. There are several other large wooden crates or panels stacked nearby. The setting appears to be a storage or loading area with a truck partially visible on the left side.

Where the National Gallery hid America’s treasures after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

A large explosion with billowing smoke occurs near a waterfront, with a wooden pier extending into the water in the foreground. Palm fronds hang from the top of the image, partially framing the scene. The explosion produces bright flashes and thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

December 7, 1941, will live in infamy, but December 8 proved to have the most impact for Americans

By Matthew Benedetti

A side-by-side comparison of a man kneeling in two different time periods. On the left, a black-and-white photo shows him as a young soldier in military uniform, helmet, and boots, kneeling on one knee outdoors near buildings. On the right, a color photo shows the same man elderly, wearing a hat, glasses, a dark blazer, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black shoes, kneeling on one knee on grass in a sunny outdoor setting.

Norman Lear, World War II veteran, mogul TV producer dies at 101

Left side: Black and white vintage photo of a man in a military uniform with a cap, featuring a mustache. Right side: Close-up color photo of a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white sports jersey with red and yellow accents.

Travis Kelce’s grandfather was shot down 3 times during WWII

By Tessa Robinson

A large ship is sinking and engulfed in thick black smoke, with its structure tilted heavily to one side. The water around the ship is calm, contrasting with the intense smoke rising from the vessel. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the dramatic scene.

This British attack was the blueprint for Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

Franklin D. Roosevelt delivering a speech at a podium with multiple microphones labeled NBC, MBS, and CBS. Behind him, two men are seated on an elevated platform, one in a suit and the other in judicial robes. A uniformed officer is seated to the right, holding papers. The setting appears to be a formal government chamber with an American flag backdrop.

The one vote against war with Japan after Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

7 other Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941

By Miguel Ortiz

soldiers stand in a line

Captain America’s Army unit was real… and it’s still active

By Miguel Ortiz

A large, ornate three-story building with classical architectural details, including decorative window frames and a central pediment with statues. The building is surrounded by a wrought iron fence with stone pillars topped by sculptures. There is a curved driveway or road in front of the building, and a vintage street lamp is visible on the left side. The image is black and white, suggesting it is an old photograph.

A fighter pilot rammed a German bomber to save Buckingham Palace

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

Why Walter Cronkite and 7 other journalists attended aerial gunnery school

By Miguel Ortiz

Rommel inspecting 21st Panzer Division in May, 1944. Image: German Federal Archives.

This was one of the worst assignments in World War II

Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

Today in military history: Royal Air Force bombs Hamburg

A group photo of the Project Recover team

Discovery’s ‘Expedition Unknown’ seeks to recover 200 lost American heroes

Ruined flats in Limehouse, East London. Hughes Mansions, Vallance Road, following the explosion of the last German V2 rocket to fall on London, 27 March 1945.

A man found a piece of a V-2 rocket in his cheek 77 years later

German Panzer on Utah Beach.

This panzer counterattack actually reached Normandy beaches

marine corps aviation

This might be the most important moment in Marine Corps aviation

By Jessica Evans

Piper L-4 "Grasshopper" at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

This tiny WWII prop plane used mounted bazookas against German tanks

Today in military history: Nazis launch Kristallnacht

Widerstandsnest 62 (WN-62) at Omaha Beach

The German rehearsal that doomed Omaha Beach attackers

A-36 mustang dive bomber.

This was the dive-bomber version of the famed Mustang

By Harold C. Hutchison

medal of honor winner james swett shot down enemy aircraft.

This Medal of Honor recipient shot down enemy aircraft on his first time out

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A group of wwii coastwatchers.

How significant were the Coastwatchers during WWII?

Today in military history: Battle of Leyte Gulf ends

Marine Corps duck during the Battle of Tarawa.

A beer-drinking Marine Corps duck earned a citation for fighting at Tarawa

wwii dive bomber

The Army Air Forces had a dive bomber during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz