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

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The largest aircraft carrier sunk in WWII was hit by four torpedoes 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 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 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 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 The battle that convinced German leaders they lost World War II

This pilot has the most downs from WWII

This pilot has the most downs from WWII 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 These Japanese bombers attacked targets with rocket-propelled people

How the top brass actually tried to prevent Pearl Harbor attack How the top brass actually tried to prevent Pearl Harbor attack

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This spy led Germans on a wild goose chase during WWII 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 This is the World War II history of the Foo Fighters

By Blake Stilwell

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

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

7 light tanks the Army used to operate

7 light tanks the Army used to operate 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 These dangerous Arctic convoys saved Russia during World War II

Virginia Hall: The woman in charge of a British spy network 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 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 This was one of the greatest assassinations of a Nazi leader

These were the weirdest military jobs of WWII

These were the weirdest military jobs of WWII These were the weirdest military jobs of WWII

By Bethaney Phillips

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

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

By Miguel Ortiz

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

How one pilot single-handedly changed the course of a battle – and maybe World War II 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 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 5 gutsy replies to enemy demands for surrender

By Blake Stilwell

Bataan Death March

Today in military history: The Japanese take Bataan Today in military history: The Japanese take Bataan

How Elvis helped build the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor How Elvis helped build the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

The World War II origins of Navy ‘Torpedo Juice’ 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 The first CIA operative to die in the line of duty was killed by Tibetans

This is how Nazi commandos allegedly rescued the imprisoned Mussolini

This is how Nazi commandos allegedly rescued the imprisoned Mussolini This is how Nazi commandos allegedly rescued the imprisoned Mussolini

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

amber room unsolved mysteries

5 unsolved mysteries of World War II 5 unsolved mysteries of World War II

Only one American woman was executed by Hitler’s direct order 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 How Martha Gellhorn became the only woman to land on Normandy Beach

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

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

Why soldiers called this military chocolate bar ‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’

Why soldiers called this military chocolate bar ‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’ Why soldiers called this military chocolate bar ‘Hitler’s Secret Weapon’

This WWII soldier went rogue and fought until 1974 This WWII soldier went rogue and fought until 1974

By Bethaney Phillips

This is the only woman to join the French Foreign Legion

This is the only woman to join the French Foreign Legion This is the only woman to join the French Foreign Legion

How these paratroopers came to be called ‘The Rock Regiment’ How these paratroopers came to be called ‘The Rock Regiment’

By James Elphick

This was the Hershey bar custom-built for World War II

This was the Hershey bar custom-built for World War II This was the Hershey bar custom-built for World War II

How the US got fighter jets to the front line during WWII How the US got fighter jets to the front line during WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

The British planned to start World War III by invading Russia with the German army

The British planned to start World War III by invading Russia with the German army The British planned to start World War III by invading Russia with the German army

By Blake Stilwell

This submarine crew killed 5 destroyers in 4 days This submarine crew killed 5 destroyers in 4 days

How the Curse of Tamerlane might have affected World War II How the Curse of Tamerlane might have affected World War II

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This video shows the stunning shifts in Naval power in WWII This video shows the stunning shifts in Naval power in WWII

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A Marine fought at Iwo Jima with an aircraft machine gun A Marine fought at Iwo Jima with an aircraft machine gun

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A British soldier fought an entire Japanese unit with one arm and a katana A British soldier fought an entire Japanese unit with one arm and a katana

All about America’s wartime ‘Donut Dollies’ All about America’s wartime ‘Donut Dollies’

USS Samuel B. Roberts at sea

A Tale of Two Ships: The USS Samuel B. Roberts of World War II and the Persian Gulf A Tale of Two Ships: The USS Samuel B. Roberts of World War II and the Persian Gulf

iceland in wwii

How Iceland was invaded twice during World War II How Iceland was invaded twice during World War II

domino theory by eisenhower

Why Eisenhower believed in the Domino Theory Why Eisenhower believed in the Domino Theory

By Jessica Evans

Today in military history: Germans launch last V-2s Today in military history: Germans launch last V-2s

What happened to all the flak fired at aircraft during World War II

What happened to all the flak fired at aircraft during World War II What happened to all the flak fired at aircraft during World War II

5 of the ballsiest WWII POW escape attempts – all by the same pilot

5 of the ballsiest WWII POW escape attempts – all by the same pilot 5 of the ballsiest WWII POW escape attempts – all by the same pilot

By Blake Stilwell

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This Medal of Honor recipient walked 200 miles to serve in the Marines This Medal of Honor recipient walked 200 miles to serve in the Marines

By Tim Kirkpatrick

imperial war museum

Why the Imperial War Museum is killing it on YouTube and other social media Why the Imperial War Museum is killing it on YouTube and other social media

This black tank battalion earned 11 Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor

This black tank battalion earned 11 Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor This black tank battalion earned 11 Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor

The myth about carrots and good eyesight came from WWII propaganda The myth about carrots and good eyesight came from WWII propaganda

By Miguel Ortiz

Bats carried bombs during this WWII plot

Bats carried bombs during this WWII plot Bats carried bombs during this WWII plot

By Bethaney Phillips

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer The first Asian American woman to join the Navy became the first female gunnery officer

By Miguel Ortiz

‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II

‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II ‘The Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast’ was claimed to be sunk 6 times in World War II

5 times soldiers won against terrible odds

5 times soldiers won against terrible odds 5 times soldiers won against terrible odds

By Brittany Sulc

invasion of malta biplanes

The British fought off the WWII Italian invasion of Malta with old biplanes The British fought off the WWII Italian invasion of Malta with old biplanes

doolittle raiders

How the Soviet NKVD smuggled Doolittle Raiders to safety during WWII How the Soviet NKVD smuggled Doolittle Raiders to safety during WWII

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat How easy it was for the Navy and Marines to fly the F6F Hellcat

By Harold C. Hutchison

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military The real story of the Hell’s Angels biker gang and the military

By Blake Stilwell

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

By Miguel Ortiz