World War II (Page 9)

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American cartoon legends came together to train US troops in World War II

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The worst Nazi collaborator was a French national hero in World War I

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The foundation for HBO’s ‘The Pacific’ miniseries was written by an angry Marine

Sunken airplane wreckage covered in marine growth rests on the ocean floor, surrounded by fish and a scuba diver exploring the site. The water is clear with a blue hue, and the sandy seabed is visible.

This was the secret war off the US coast during World War II

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Today in military history: First American Ace in WWII

4 of the deadliest sniper rifles in World War II

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Today in military history: Marines invade Iwo Jima

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This is what happened to the Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima

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Watch: The coolest scenes depicting the Battle of Iwo Jima

These guys made an epic D-Day model with Legos

These guys made an epic D-Day model with Legos

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How Polish airmen saved the Allies in World War II

The 8 most famous US military recruiting posters of World War II

The 8 most famous US military recruiting posters of World War II

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The first American ace of WWII flew with the British Eagle Squadron

By Miguel Ortiz

The freak accident that saved a carrier at Pearl Harbor

The freak accident that saved a carrier at Pearl Harbor

Two soldiers are standing in the open hatches of a tank turret, one holding a rifle. The tank has a large main gun barrel extending forward and a machine gun mounted on the turret. The image is in black and white.

4 German designs used by Japan in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

The 5 most brutal tactics in the history of warfare

The 5 most brutal tactics in the history of warfare

That time US troops found 200 tons of stolen Nazi gold

That time US troops found 200 tons of stolen Nazi gold

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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These 5 dictators had the worst ends to their reigns of terror

How USS Laffey became the ‘ship that would not die’

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‘The Battle of the LA Coliseum’ saw the Army attack the Japanese for spectators

Who were the Potsdam Giants?

By Jessica Evans

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A history of the massive highways built during World War II

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

Why the Siege of Bastogne was the defining moment for the 101st Airborne

By Eric Milzarski

This American jet killed the top Air Force ace of all time

This American jet killed the top Air Force ace of all time

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black-and-white photo of a cavalry parade on a city street. Several soldiers on white horses are riding in formation, with one soldier holding a flag. A large crowd of spectators, including many uniformed personnel, lines the street on both sides. Buildings with balconies and storefronts are visible in the background.

The only survivor of the Katyn Massacre in WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

7 things you didn’t know about Guadalcanal

7 things you didn’t know about Guadalcanal

This Islander helped recover the bodies of fallen Marines he’d hidden from the Japanese 60 years earlier

This Islander helped recover the bodies of fallen Marines he’d hidden from the Japanese 60 years earlier

By Blake Stilwell

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Have you seen the Abandoned B29 Bomber Airfield in Herington?

By Jessica Evans

A black and white photo of a German Panzer IV tank with soldiers around it. The tank has a long barrel gun, visible tracks with multiple road wheels, and a German cross insignia on the side. One soldier is standing in the open turret hatch, another is partially visible inside the tank, and a third soldier is standing on the ground near the front of the tank. The background shows brick buildings with sloped roofs.

Why German tanks used the MG 34 vs. the MG 42

By Miguel Ortiz

How GIs trained to take out Japanese tanks

How GIs trained to take out Japanese tanks

By Harold C. Hutchison

This mobster went to Italy to sell weapons to Fascists and left wanting to kill Nazis

This mobster went to Italy to sell weapons to Fascists and left wanting to kill Nazis

By Blake Stilwell

This mediocre Arisaka rifle was good enough in WWII

This mediocre Arisaka rifle was good enough in WWII

By Harold C. Hutchison

A black-and-white photo of a man standing confidently in the center, wearing a dark hat, a light-colored shirt with a tie, a jacket, and a wide belt with a decorative buckle. He has a mustache and is surrounded by a group of men, most of whom are also wearing hats and suits, looking towards him with interest. The setting appears to be outdoors.

Why the government sent Walt Disney to South America to stop Nazi sympathy

By Miguel Ortiz

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How a single Canadian soldier captured 160 Nazis in one day

By Miguel Ortiz

World War II pilots died at an astonishing rate before ever leaving the US

A World War II veteran got his sight back after being hit by a horse

This is why Nazis dubbed these paratroopers ‘devils in baggy pants’

This is why Nazis dubbed these paratroopers ‘devils in baggy pants’

By James Elphick

How Japan reacted to the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day

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This British infantry rifle is one of the quietest rifles ever made

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How close was George C. Scott to portraying the real General Patton?

By Jim Fletcher

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Japanese soldiers used these kamikaze-style attack against US tanks

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German intelligence was working against Adolf Hitler for all of World War II

Why some World War II soldiers wore ropes around their torsos

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Curt Sewell: Finding life and death in the New Mexico Desert

By Jim Fletcher

Why the Japanese knee mortar terrified Marines

P-47 Thunderbolt versus P-51 Mustang: Which legend wins?

P-47 Thunderbolt versus P-51 Mustang: Which legend wins?

By Harold C. Hutchison

The Sherman was actually a great WWII tank

By Miguel Ortiz

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This Czech tank became a favorite of the German Army during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

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How ‘Saving Private Ryan’ spawned the ‘Call of Duty’ video game franchise

By Miguel Ortiz

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The iconic WWII kissing photo was recreated after 70 years

By Bethaney Phillips

Did you know this president served on active duty during WWII?

By Miguel Ortiz

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This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London

graf zeppelin nazi aircraft carrier

Nazi Germany’s one aircraft carrier was target practice for the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

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What it means to be ‘Righteous Among the Nations’ in Israel

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The 5 coolest abandoned military installations in America

By Jessica Evans

The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

The original ‘Memphis Belle’ is now restored and on display

By Harold C. Hutchison

What you don’t know about Project Pigeon

By Jessica Evans

Why World War II veterans are returning captured Japanese flags

Why World War II veterans are returning captured Japanese flags

By Blake Stilwell

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WATCH: Dragonman’s Military Museum is unlike anything you’ve ever seen

By Jessica Evans

A World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress bomber aircraft in olive drab paint with yellow markings, including the number 124485 on the tail and a white star insignia on the fuselage. The plane has four propeller engines, with the front right engine featuring a yellow and black checkered pattern. The nose art depicts a character and the name "Memphis Belle." The aircraft is flying against a clear blue sky with a small white cloud below.

Being assigned to a bomber crew in WWII was basically a death sentence

By Tim Kirkpatrick

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Erford Gage: From Hollywood to combat in the Pacific

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The longest board game ever made is based in WWII North Africa and takes 1,500 hours to finish

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The Hurricane is the overlooked hero of the Battle of Britain

By Miguel Ortiz

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This WWII RAF veteran got his overdue medals for his 100th birthday