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How this brave Marine saved the day at Tarawa Atoll

By Frank Jastrzembski

A man in a gray suit is placing a medal around the neck of a young soldier in a military uniform. The soldier is wearing a brown uniform with a blue ribbon medal, rank insignia on his sleeve, and various badges on his chest. In the background, several people in military uniforms and civilian clothing are seated, watching the ceremony outdoors.

Today in military history: Desmond Doss rescues 75 casualties one-by-one at Okinawa

That time an admiral used his own Navy Cross to decorate a hero

That time an admiral used his own Navy Cross to decorate a hero

first black paratroopers

These were America’s first black paratroopers

20 rare and weird facts about World War II

20 rare and weird facts about World War II

The tragic lesson of the Dieppe Raid

By Jessica Evans

The ship that sailed almost 3,000 miles from the torpedo that killed it

How to fire a World War II bazooka

By Harold C. Hutchison

world war ii bomber b-26

This is the most battle-hardened bomber of World War II

This time-tested battleship survived two World Wars and fired the opening shots on D-Day

Bomb Canadian Tank

This Canadian tank was the most reliable tank in World War II

battle of leyte gulf ceremony

The Battle of Leyte Gulf screw up that actually saved America in the Philippines

Virginia Hall was the most wanted spy of WWII

By Megan Harless

battle of stalingrad

This building in Stalingrad became the Russian version of The Alamo in World War II

50 WWII ships sank during the battle for Guadalcanal

By James Elphick

This hero WWII destroyer was reached in the world’s deepest shipwreck dive

By Miguel Ortiz

females in the military

Civil War through WWII: How female roles have evolved in the military

By Bethaney Phillips

military meals SOS shit on a shingle

5 meals that won wars (and how to make them)

By Blake Stilwell

A sailor snuck ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’ onto Tojo’s dentures before his war crime trial

How the FBI busted the largest-ever spy ring in the United States

How the first ‘night vision’ scope turned the tide against Japan on Okinawa

This policeman survived bayonet wounds and torture to save the Marines at Guadalcanal

By Blake Stilwell

A real-life James Bond almost played James Bond – then he disappeared

japanese hell ship

Why Japanese transports carrying POWs were called ‘Hell Ships’

These WWII soldiers were stationed at Disney

By Bethaney Phillips

“The Battle of Brisbane” was a drunken WWII brawl between the US and Australia

“The Battle of Brisbane” was a drunken WWII brawl between the US and Australia

By Blake Stilwell

escape from prison

Two POWs made a daring escape from prison just to relieve the boredom

A wooden crate with a metal door labeled "TI100 350 CARTRIDGES CAL. 50 IN CARTONS A.P.I M8 LOT D.M. 21170" on the left side. On the right side, a close-up of a data card titled "OGDEN ARSENAL DATA CARD" showing details for a cartridge labeled "A.P.I. CALIBER .50, M8" with the number "DM 20180," the year "1944," and the code "RPKD-0A-1944.

This WWII ammo box had some choice words for Hitler inside

By Miguel Ortiz

Germany planned to bomb the U.S. from across the Atlantic with these massive planes

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of an aircraft carrier at sea with a plane launching a missile or rocket that is visible in mid-air above the ship. The ocean is calm, and another ship is faintly visible in the background on the left side.

This is one of the deadliest kamikaze attacks caught on film

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The ‘Phantom Division’ and 10 minutes that shortened World War II in Europe

The ‘Phantom Division’ and 10 minutes that shortened World War II in Europe

By James Elphick

How the P-51’s paper mache drop tanks changed WWII

japanese aircraft carrier

The largest aircraft carrier sunk in WWII was hit by four torpedoes

miracle at dunkirk

This is how the ‘Miracle at Dunkirk’ saved World War II for the Allies

battle of leningrad

How the Red Army used blind Russians to defend Leningrad during World War II

This is how the misfit crew of ‘Old 666’ became the most decorated in history

This is how the misfit crew of ‘Old 666’ became the most decorated in history

By James Elphick

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The battle that convinced German leaders they lost World War II

A stone gravestone with inscriptions for Erich Hartmann (19.4.1922 - 20.9.1993) and Ursula Hartmann, née Paetsch (23.3.1924 - 3.2.1996). The gravestone features two bird sculptures on top and a single red rose placed in front among low purple and green plants. The background shows other gravestones and trees in a cemetery.

This pilot has the most downs from WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

These Japanese bombers attacked targets with rocket-propelled people

These Japanese bombers attacked targets with rocket-propelled people

pearl harbor attack

How the top brass actually tried to prevent Pearl Harbor attack

Juan Pujol Garcia sticker

This spy led Germans on a wild goose chase during WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

This is the World War II history of the Foo Fighters

By Blake Stilwell

Four uniformed soldiers on horseback are positioned in front of a historic red brick building with arched windows. The soldiers wear olive green military uniforms and blue caps. The horses include a white horse in the center and darker horses on either side. Behind them, tall red banners and a statue of a man on horseback are visible. The scene appears to be part of a formal or ceremonial event.

How the Red Army used cavalry to deadly effect on WWII’s Eastern Front

A camouflaged military tank with two soldiers visible in the open turret, positioned on a dirt path surrounded by dense green pine trees. The tank features a large main gun, additional mounted weaponry, and tracks for movement. The soldiers are wearing helmets and military gear.

7 light tanks the Army used to operate

By Miguel Ortiz

These dangerous Arctic convoys saved Russia during World War II

These dangerous Arctic convoys saved Russia during World War II

Virginia Hall: The woman in charge of a British spy network

By Bethaney Phillips

This WWII plane was frozen in ice like Captain America before being recovered

By Miguel Ortiz

nazi leader assassination

This was one of the greatest assassinations of a Nazi leader

A man wearing a cap and a button-up shirt is seated and smiling at the camera. He is wearing headphones with a microphone and appears to be operating or adjusting a piece of equipment with wires. The background is dark and indistinct, with some ropes and wooden structures visible.

These were the weirdest military jobs of WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

A damaged military aircraft with a heavily torn wing is partially buried in dirt. A person wearing a helmet and military uniform stands next to the plane, holding up a piece of the torn wing fabric. The scene appears to be from a past war era, indicated by the black-and-white photo and the style of the uniform.

The time Mount Vesuvius took out dozens of US bombers during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

A black and white photo of a World War II-era aircraft carrier deck with multiple military planes lined up. The planes have star insignias on their wings and fuselages. Several crew members are working around and on the planes, preparing them for flight or maintenance. The ocean is visible in the background.

How one pilot single-handedly changed the course of a battle – and maybe World War II

How well do you know the Battle of Iwo Jima? Take this quiz

By Orvelin Valle

5 gutsy replies to enemy demands for surrender

5 gutsy replies to enemy demands for surrender

By Blake Stilwell

Bataan Death March

Today in military history: The Japanese take Bataan

How Elvis helped build the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

The World War II origins of Navy ‘Torpedo Juice’

Douglas Mackiernan CIA

The first CIA operative to die in the line of duty was killed by Tibetans

A group of soldiers and men in military uniforms walking across a rocky, mountainous terrain. Some are carrying rifles, and two men at the front right are carrying a large suitcase. The background shows steep, barren hills. The image is in black and white.

This is how Nazi commandos allegedly rescued the imprisoned Mussolini

How 87 paratroopers captured one of the world’s strongest forts

amber room unsolved mysteries

5 unsolved mysteries of World War II

Only one American woman was executed by Hitler’s direct order

Martha Gellhorn

How Martha Gellhorn became the only woman to land on Normandy Beach

Soldiers lying prone in a grassy field, aiming and operating a mounted machine gun, with two armored vehicles visible in the background. The image is in black and white, suggesting a historical wartime scene.

Why Japan attacked the United States instead of the Soviet Union in 1941

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World War II soldiers called this military chocolate bar ‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’

By Blake Stilwell