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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

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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

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

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

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

By Blake Stilwell

This submarine crew killed 5 destroyers in 4 days

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

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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

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

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How Iceland was invaded twice during World War II

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Why Eisenhower believed in the Domino Theory

By Jessica Evans

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

Three soldiers operate an anti-tank gun on the left side of the image, aiming at two destroyed tanks on the right side, with smoke and debris filling the battlefield. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime setting.

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

A man wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and light-colored pants is crouching next to a vintage motorcycle with a black fuel tank and a front license plate reading "WH-13371." The motorcycle is on grass with wooden fencing and mountains in the background.

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

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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

A black-and-white photo of a soldier wearing a helmet and a zip-up jacket, gripping the edge of a tank hatch. The soldier has a serious expression and is partially inside the tank, with the background blurred and indistinct.

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

The myth about carrots and good eyesight came from WWII propaganda

By Miguel Ortiz

A wooden structure is engulfed in flames with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. To the right of the burning building, there is a tall metal tower with a platform at the top. The scene appears to be outdoors on a clear day.

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

By Miguel Ortiz

A large naval warship sailing on calm waters, featuring multiple gun turrets along its deck, two tall masts with flags, and a central superstructure with various antennas and equipment. The ship appears to be a mid-20th century battleship or cruiser.

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

Soldiers, some with arm slings, are walking up a gangway onto a ship, wearing military uniforms and helmets. The scene appears to be from a historical wartime period.

5 times soldiers won against terrible odds

By Brittany Sulc

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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 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

By Blake Stilwell

A light green convertible car with dark camouflage spots is parked in a desert setting. The car has additional lights mounted on a bar above the windshield, a jerry can attached to the side near the front wheel, and a rolled-up item secured on the hood. A man wearing goggles and a white shirt is sitting in the driver's seat, looking out of the car. The background shows a barren, sandy landscape.

The interesting origin of the famous jerrican

By Miguel Ortiz

Aerial black-and-white photo of the Boeing Plant No. 2 under construction, showing a large rectangular factory building with "BOEING" written on its side. Surrounding the building are construction materials, equipment, and vehicles. A river and a bridge are visible in the background, with roads and parked cars in the foreground. The image is dated 6-14-40.

This aircraft factory was disguised as a suburban neighborhood during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

women from the 6888th battalion in wwii

The only all-Black, all-female battalion that served overseas during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Japanese naval officer in a white uniform saluting a group of soldiers wearing helmets and gear, standing in front of a wooden structure with a chalkboard behind them.

Japan’s greatest naval leader was almost discharged before World War II began

Pistol of Hannie Schaft used to kill nazis

The teen girl squad who seduced and killed Nazis in occupied Europe

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Why these Navy cats spent more time at sea than you

By Eric Milzarski

A naval ship is shown emitting thick smoke, likely from damage or an explosion, with a mountainous coastline in the background. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.

The reason the Royal Navy attacked and sunk an allied fleet during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

propaganda about Japan during WWII, which influenced opinions in Oregon

WATCH: How WWII changed Oregon’s economy forever

By Jessica Evans

Black and white portrait of a man in a military uniform with a side cap featuring three buttons. He has a neatly combed hairstyle and a small mustache, looking slightly to the left. The uniform includes a collar with insignia and a shoulder patch.

How a Prussian man was accidentally drafted by Nazis and became their lead interrogator

By Bethaney Phillips

iwo jima memorial

Why Iwo Jima was such an important battle

By Jessica Evans

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

How leftover WWII jeeps kicked off a public transportation craze

By Miguel Ortiz

A brick building with a central tower featuring a large arched gateway. Railroad tracks lead directly to the gateway, extending into the distance. The building has a tiled roof with small windows, and there is a large puddle reflecting part of the building and sky. Grass and a paved area flank the railroad tracks.

These four photos are the only ones ever taken inside a Nazi death camp

By Blake Stilwell

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The first recorded therapy dog was a WWII combat vet and a Yorkie

By Miguel Ortiz

marine medal of honor crash

This Marine received the Medal of Honor for fighting in the air, on land and sea

A French village was abandoned and rebuilt so no one would forget a Nazi war crime

That time a Navy admiral left Marines hanging during a Japanese attack

That time a Navy admiral left Marines hanging during a Japanese attack

By Harold C. Hutchison

french foreign legion

The French Foreign Legion in World War II was filled with Nazis

Polish eagle scouts stole a tank and liberated a concentration camp in the middle of WWII

Polish eagle scouts stole a tank and liberated a concentration camp in the middle of WWII

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Why this World War II veteran was the saltiest sailor in American history

This wooden jet fighter showed just how desperate Germany was

This wooden jet fighter showed just how desperate Germany was

By Miguel Ortiz