Princess Mary Crowdfunded Personalized Gifts for Soldiers Serving On the Western Front
During World War I, then-17-year-old Princess Mary began a mission to bring a glimmer of hope and joy to those fighting on the Western Front.…
The Japanese Bolt-Action Arisaka Type 99 Rifle Saw Extensive Use In the Pacific Theater
The Arisaka Type 99 rifle was a significant evolution in the realm of military armaments. Born out of necessity in the 1930s, its development reflected…
Germany Hoped to Weaponize the Occult to Win the Second World War
Germany thought up several strategies to increase its chances of winning World War II, including the breeding of potato bugs to decimate enemy crops and…
The Battle of France Saw a European Power Fall in Just Six Weeks
One campaign changed the direction of the Second World War: the Battle of France. The period leading up to the engagement was known as the…
Shiro Ishii and the Dark Legacy of Japan’s Unit 731
Japanese physician Shiro Ishii presided over a series of abhorrent medical experiments that stand as some of the most egregious atrocities in modern history. Ranging…
Kaiser Wilhem and Tsar Nicholas II Tried (and Failed) to Avert World War I
The First World War, commonly referred to as the Great War, was an era characterized by profound upheaval, wherein major global powers engaged in intense…
The Dear John Letter Was a Symbol of Heartbreak Amid the Terrors of War
When its comes to wartime communications, few carry the weight of the infamous Dear John letter. Originating during World War II, these correspondences have become…
20 Photos That Show the Remnants of World War I Scattered Across Europe
The scars of the Great War, which raged from 1914-18, remain visible in Europe more than 100 years after the fighting stopped. The conflict left…
Ending the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan Surrender in World War II?
The Japanese surrender in World War II brought to a close one of the darkest and deadliest chapters in human history. While the Germans waved…
Upcoming ‘Armour & Embarkation’ Event to Mark 80th Anniversary of D-Day Landings
A recreation of the movements of the American and British forces is scheduled to take place in the county of Dorset in Southern England to…
Mauthausen Was One of the Most Notorious Concentration Camps Operated By the German Regime
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Austria, the remnants of Mauthausen concentration camp are a somber testament to one of the darkest chapters of the…
Memorial Erected In Honor of American Troops Who Died In D-Day Rehearsal Exercise
Nearly 80 years after the disastrous rehearsal for the D-Day landings, a memorial has been erected in honor of the 110 American servicemen who perished…
Lessons Learned From the Battle of Tarawa Led to the Creation of the US Navy SEALs
Between November 20-23, 1943, 35,000 American troops secured Betio island, part of Tarawa Atoll. This was an impressive feat, as the Japanese had anticipated it…
Last Surviving Crew Member of the USS Arizona (BB-39) Dead At 102
The last survivor of the sinking of the USS Arizona (BB-39) on December 7, 1941, has died. Lou Conter, 102, was a US Navy sailor…
‘Female Schindler’ Diana Budisavljević Saved 7,700 Children During World War II
Throughout the Second World War, several individuals risked their lives to save those being persecuted by the German regime. The most notable names are Oskar…
Ukraine Strikes Landing Ship Stolen By Russia During 2014 Annexation of Crimea
Ukraine is celebrating a minor victory after the country’s military struck several Russian Navy vessels in a recent attack. Among the ships to suffer damage…
The History Behind America’s Iconic ‘Uncle Sam, I Want You’ Recruitment Poster
The iconic phrase, “Uncle Sam, I Want You,” has become a part of American culture, symbolizing a call to duty and patriotism. This iconic image,…
MoH Recipient John Basilone Ran Headfirst Into Enemy Fire to Defeat the Japanese on Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
There are few people in American history who are held in such high esteem as US Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. A Medal of…
INTERVIEW: Dr. Marshall Poe on the Mỹ Lai Massacre and Its Impact on Vietnam-Era America
The Mỹ Lai Massacre has been dubbed “the most shocking episode of the Vietnam War,” with hundreds of civilians slaughtered by American troops. It’s an…
15-Year-Old Whose Heroics Helped Shorten World War II Honored By Hometown
The 15-year-old NAAFI canteen assistant whose heroics at sea helped shorten the Second World War has been honored by his hometown. Thomas “Tommy” Brown helped…
British Cargo Ship Torpedoed By German U-boat Found Off the Coast of Northern Ireland
A British cargo ship that was sunk by a German U-boat during the First World War has been located off the coast of Northern Ireland.…
Tom Hanks to Host World War II Docuseries for History Channel
It’s no secret Tom Hanks enjoys bringing the events of the Second World War to the big and small screens – just look at Saving…
Bronze Age Sites – Including ‘Lost’ Tombs – Discovered On British Overseas Military Base
The University of Leicester has announced that over 50 archaeological sites possibly dating back to the Bronze Age have been unearthed at a British military…
The B-17 Flying Fortress Saw Use As An Airliner?! 12 Facts About the Iconic American Heavy Bomber
When asked what they think the most iconic Allied bomber of the Second World War was, the majority of historians and aircraft enthusiasts will likely…
America’s Newest National Park is a WWII-Era Japanese-American Incarceration Camp in Colorado
The National Park Service has announced the United States has a new national park. Officially known as the Amache National Historic Site, the location, near…
Wreckage of WWII-Era Douglas SBD Dauntless Discovered In Pacific 80 Years After It Went Missing
In the jungle of Papua New Guinea, a relic from the Second World War has been discovered. The artifact, a downed Douglas SBD Dauntless, went…
Apple TV+ Releasing ‘The Bloody Hundredth’ Documentary, Narrated By Tom Hanks
Apple TV+ has revealed it’ll be premiering a documentary about the 100th Bombardment Group and its famous airmen. Titled The Bloody Hundredth and narrated by…
Unexploded World War II-Era Bomb Found In British Woman’s Garden
Thousands of residents were forced to evacuate after a father working in his daughter’s garden in Plymouth uncovered a bomb dating back to World War…
Battle of Moscow: A Critical Turning Point In the Fight Along the Eastern Front
When we delve into the defining moments of the Second World War, the Battle of Moscow stands out as a turning point that showcased the…
The Tragic Last Stand of the HMS Hood Against Germany’s Prized Battleship Bismarck
The HMS Hood (51), nicknamed the “Mighty Hood,” was the pride of the British Royal Navy, embodying the pinnacle of warship design in the early…
Upcoming WWII-Era Horror Film Loosely Based On Loss of Australian Corvette HMAS Armidale
Shark films are a staple of the horror genre and one Australian filmmaker is looking to meld this style of film with the war genre.…
Artifact Recovered from American Destroyer Sunk By the Germans During World War I
Over a century after the USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) was sunk by a German U-boat off the British coast, a bell has been recovered from…
Chuck Mawhinney: The Legendary USMC Sniper Who Hit 16 Enemy in 30 Seconds on a Pitch-Black Night
In the realm of extraordinary military feats, several service members gain recognition, receiving public praise and awards – some even become the subjects of books…
Kate Winslet Starring As Famed War Correspondent Lee Miller in Upcoming Film
The official theatrical release date for Kate Winslet’s World War II-era drama, Lee, has been released. Based on the life of famed war correspondent Elizabeth…
Paddy Mayne Executed Some of the Most Daring Raids Against Enemy Strongholds During World War II
Paddy Mayne, a figure of both controversy and admiration, stands out for his contributions throughout the Second World War. His leadership in the Special Air…
Trailer Released for ‘Before Dawn’ – Film Tells Story of ANZAC Soldiers Who Served in World War I
The efforts of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand during the First World War can not be understated, with them engaging in major and prolonged…
Bomb Squad Called After Military-Grade Rocket Found In Washington Residence
The bomb squad was called in when police in Bellevue, Washington were told about an unexpected piece of military equipment in a civilian’s residence: a…
Was Herbert Sobel Really As Horrible As ‘Band of Brothers’ Made Him Out to Be?
Herbert Sobel is widely considered to be one of the most disliked characters in the war genre, whether that be in film or television. David…
Was the Allied Bombing of Dresden a War Crime or Wartime Necessity?
The Bombing of Dresden, Germany stands as one of the most controversial events of the Second World War and is a stark symbol of the…
Book Review: ‘Hot Mics and TV Lights’ Tells the Stories of the American Forces Vietnam Network
Mention the “Armed Forces Network” to most veterans or military families who served overseas and you’re sure to get a reaction. Say it to a…
An Earache Saved Paul Newman From Certain Death During the Battle of Okinawa
When thinking of the biggest names of Vintage Hollywood, it’s likely Paul Newman comes to mind. The actor, philanthropist and auto racer starred in some…
Battle of Iwo Jima: One of the Bloodiest Battles in US Marine Corps History
As dawn broke on February 19, 1945, a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean became the stage for one of World War II’s most…
320th Barrage Balloon Battalion: The Only African-American Unit to Storm Normandy on D-Day
“The conventional wisdom of D-Day is that there were no Black soldiers who landed on those beaches, but the truth is that there were almost…
Study Reveals New Details About How the British Gave the Germans the Advantage on the Somme
A study recently published in the Journal of Conflict Archaeology is providing new insights into the failed British advance at the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on…
WWII-Era Anti-Submarine Munitions, Smoke Devices Found Off Los Angeles Coast
Oceanographers working off the coast of Los Angeles, California have discovered that a site previously believed to just be home to toxic chemical waste was…
In Photos: Burying the Hatchet at the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion
The 1913 Gettysburg Reunion was an event held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its namesake battle. The engagement, considered the turning point of the…
Johnnie Johnson: The Highest-Scoring Western Allied Air Ace of World War II
Several pilots cemented themselves into history with their skills during the Second World War. One aviator, Johnnie Johnson, did more than the average person, taking…
The Irish Postmistress Whose Weather Forecast Changed the Course of D-Day
Throughout World War II, many individuals went about their everyday lives, unaware of the repercussions of their actions. One of them was Maureen Flavin Sweeney,…
INTERVIEW: Roxanne Panchasi Discusses Inaccuracies In Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon was one of the most anticipated films of 2023. While many applauded the feature for its cinematography, others criticized it for what…
‘Saving Private Ryan’ Movie Details History Fans Will Appreciate
Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war films ever released, especially when it comes to depicting what took place during the…
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco: The Vietnam-Era Light-Attack Aircraft That’s Looking to Make a Comeback
The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco was a Vietnam-era light-attack and observation aircraft that was favored by the US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps.…
The Truth Behind the Christmas Truce of 1914 – Coming Together in No Man’s Land
The First World War was a particularly deadly conflict, due to both the number of countries involved and the weapons developed via technological advancements. While,…
‘The World Will Tremble’ to Share True Story of Prisoner Escape From Chełmno
The Holocaust saw the deaths of six million Jewish individuals. The majority of them lost their lives at German-run concentration and extermination camps. Few were…
The Real-Life Airmen Behind the Highly-Anticipated Miniseries ‘Masters of the Air’
Masters of the Air (2024) is the highly-anticipated miniseries from the minds behind Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010). Following the exploits of…
Bell P-63 Kingcobra: The American Fighter-Turned-Soviet Tank Buster
The Second World War saw the development of several new aircraft, among them the Bell P-63 Kingcobra. Initially developed for use by America, it became…
Henry Kissinger Helped Orchestrate the Deadly Carpet Bombing of Cambodia During the Vietnam War
Depending on who you ask, Henry Kissinger is either a revered political figure or a war criminal. Serving as national security advisor during the Nixon…
World War II-Era Mystery Solved 80 Years After Aircraft, Pilot Went Missing Over Italy
While fighting the Axis powers in Italy during the Second World War, a number of Allied pilots lost their lives. One of them was US…
Russell Crowe, Rami Malek to Star in Post-War Historical Drama ‘Nuremberg’
Following the conclusion of the Second World War, those responsible for committing the numerous atrocities of the conflict, such as the Holocaust, were made to…
James R Ward: The USS Oklahoma Crewman Who Remained Behind at Pearl Harbor and Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The attack on Pearl Harbor was the event that spurred the United States to enter World War II. On the morning of December 7, 1941,…
On Christmas Eve 1944, American and German Soldiers Came Together for a Temporary Truce In the Hürtgen Forest
When you ask someone about a wartime Christmas truce, they’re more likely to bring up the one that occurred along the Western Front in 1914.…
Hikers Made An Incredibly Rare Discovery In a Northern British Field – A Canadian Ram Tank!
In the decades following the Second World War, several discoveries dating back to the conflict have been made. Among them are a T-34 tank at…
Francis P Hammerberg Was Awarded the Medal Of Honor After Performing An 18-Hour Rescue Mission At Pearl Harbor
Throughout the Second World War, numerous individuals distinguished themselves through actions of great heroism. Some of them occurred in combat, while others happened on the…
Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a deadly day in the history of the United States, with thousands of military…
Being a Medieval Executioner Was a Family Profession – And Not By Choice
We’ve all seen medieval executioners in movies and cartoons: the oversized man carrying a large axe, masked with a hood, who brought death to the…
The ‘Saving Private Ryan’ Detail Most Viewers Missed – It Changes Our View of the Film
Saving Private Ryan (1998) is arguably one of the best war movies ever released, thanks to director Steven Spielberg’s expert eye and attention to detail.…
Cannonballs, Sword Dating Back to American Civil War Discovered in South Carolina River
While cleaning the Congaree River in South Carolina of toxic material, Dominion Energy made a historic discovery: hundreds of artifacts dating back to the American…
Denzel Washington Being Cast As Hannibal In New Netflix Movie Has Caused Controversy In Tunisia
Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua will be teaming up once more, this time for a film about famed Carthaginian general Hannibal. The feature, which is…
Japan Turned to Kamikaze Frogmen to Defend Against a Potential Allied Invasion
In the final stages of the Second World War, both the Allied and Axis powers turned to more extravagant plans in an attempt to bring…
Buffalo Soldiers Receive Military Burial Honors After US Army Overturns Century-Old Convictions
Update – 23/02/2024: Just a few months after their convictions were revoked and over a century since they were charged for their involvement in the…
Flying ‘the Hump’ Required Allied Pilots to Fly Over the Himalayas in Terrible Conditions
During the Second World War, the Allied forces in the China Burma India (CBI) Theater faced a formidable logistical challenge in supplying troops and equipment…
The Tank Museum Receives Donation of Letters Written By British Soldier During World War II
The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced that it’s received a donation of 65 letters dating back to World War II. The correspondences,…
Cold War-Era Missile Silo Dubbed the ‘Safest Home on Earth’ On the Market for $1.3 Million
An unusual property is currently on the market and it could be yours for a cool $1.3 million USD. The Rolling Hills Missile Silo –…
Florida Man Finds Live Vietnam-Era Military Round In Garage, Prompts Response From Bomb Squad
The death of a family member can be a sad event, made even more so by having to go through the items they left behind.…
An Unmanned Soviet MiG-23M Once Flew 560 Miles Before Crashing Into a Belgian Farm
In July 1989, a routine training flight turned into a fatal incident when a Soviet Air Force Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23M “Flogger” suffered issues with its engine.…
Upcoming ‘Battle Over Britain’ Film Chronicles World War II’s First Major Aerial Campaign
The World War II-era film Battle Over Britain is slated to premiere in theaters in just under a month. Coming from the company behind 2019’s…
Cold War-Era Satellite Images Reveal Hundreds of Roman-Era Forts
Declassified Cold War-era spy satellite images have revealed new details about the Roman Empire, as they show hundreds of previously undiscovered forts from the era.…
Facts About ‘The Great Escape’ – Steve McQueen and Richard Attenborough Didn’t Get Along!
The Great Escape (1963) is one of the best war films ever released – that’s not an opinion, it’s a fact. Starring Steve McQueen, Richard…
Adolf Galland: The Luftwaffe Air Ace Who Survived Being Shot Down Four Times
Adolf Galland is often remembered as one of the most distinguished fighter aces of the Second World War. His remarkable career with the Luftwaffe saw…
Mel Brooks: The Famed Jewish Comedian Who Fought the Germans In Europe
Mel Brooks is arguably one of the most recognizable faces in the realm of comedy. With a career spanning decades, he’s the brains behind some…
TRIGON: The CIA Spy Who Funneled Soviet Secrets to the United States
Aleksandr Ogorodnik’s death was like something out of a spy film – that is, of course, because he was a secret agent. Operating under the…
From Wartime Necessity to Chocoholic Revolution: Hershey’s World War II-Era Tropical Bar
As the Second World War raged on, the United States faced a myriad of challenges, one of which was ensuring troops remained well-fed and supplied…
HMS Medusa (A353): The Ship That Marked the Way to Omaha Beach in June 1944
The HMS Medusa (A353) – formerly known as the Harbour Motor Defence Launch (HMDL) 1387 – was near Omaha Beach on June 5, 1944, the…
The Magic Engineering Behind Why Early Fighters Didn’t Shoot Their Own Propellers
Let’s dive into something that’s been bugging many for decades: how did old fighter aircraft shoot at the enemy without blasting their own propellers into…
The Evolution of Guédelon Castle – A 13th-Century Castle In the Modern Era
In east-central France, just a two-hour drive south of Paris, a structure is being built that’s unlike any other. Guédelon Castle is, as its name…
A24 Releases Trailer for Award-Winning Holocaust Film, ‘The Zone of Interest’
The official trailer for the World War II-era movie The Zone of Interest has been released by A24. The feature, which premiered at the Cannes…
Lee Marvin: The Hollywood ‘Tough Guy’ Who Earned His Stripes In the Pacific Theater
Lee Marvin was a mainstay of cinema and television throughout the 1950s and ’60s. Known for his portrayal of villains and tough guys, he was…
‘U-571’ Is So Inaccurate That It Sparked An Official Debate In British Parliament
Imagine: it’s 2000 and you’re sitting on your couch, popcorn in hand, waiting for the newest American war production to appear on your screen. The…
Seven American Soldiers Have Defected to North Korea Since the Korean War
Since the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, seven Americans have made the unprecedented decision to defect to North Korea. These men weren’t any ordinary…
The Soviets Tried to Starve Berlin Into Submission, But Were Humiliated By the Unprecedented Airlift
Berlin, 1948; a city torn in two – and the Soviet Union wanted it all. The plan? Choke West Berlin by blocking all supply routes,…
Northrop XP-79: The Flying Wing Designed to Ram Into Enemy Aircraft in Mid-Air
The Northrop XP-79 Flying Ram was a rocket- and jet-powered flying-wing fighter designed during the Second World War for the US Army Air Forces. The…
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum Embarking on Project to Reconstruct WWII-Era Fairey Barracuda
The Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum has launched a project to carry out a live rebuild over a period of 10 years of an…
The Real-Life US Marines Behind the Characters of ‘The Pacific’
The Pacific (2010) is one of the most realistic depictions of the fighting that occurred in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. It…
With the Type 93 Torpedo, the Allies Didn’t Know What Hit Them… Literally
The Type 93 torpedo was developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the interwar period and became the most advanced and superior torpedo of…
Behind-the-Scenes Facts About the Popular WWII Film, ‘The Longest Day’
If asked to name a film about the D-Day landings, The Longest Day is likely the first to come to mind. The 1962 feature, directed…
Ancient Roman Swords Unearthed In the Cotswolds – ‘A Remarkable Archaeological Find’
The central-southwest region of England is known for its rural landscape and quaint towns, but what many might not be aware of is that it…
Expedition Produces New Images of Shipwrecks from the Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway in June 1942 was a turning point of the War in the Pacific. While the United States lost a handful of…
US Navy SEAL Solomon Atkinson Embodied the Spirit of Dedicated Military Service
There have been an innumerable amount of US Navy SEALs who’ve served since the 1960s, but few have earned themselves the reputation of Solomon Atkinson.…
The Tank Museum Republishing Trevor Pidgeon’s ‘The Tanks at Flers’
The Tank Museum has announced it’s collaborating with historian Stephen Pope to republish Trevor Pidgeon’s The Tanks at Flers: An Account of the First Use…
Shipboard Cannon Found Off Swedish Coast Believed to Be Oldest In Europe
In a study published in the journal The Mariner’s Mirror, a team of researchers has revealed the discovery of what’s believed to be the oldest…
‘It’s a Dream!’ – Discovery of Roman-Era Swords In Judean Desert Surprises Researchers
A team of researchers and archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of four “excellently preserved” Roman-era swords and a shafted weapon within a cave in the…