World War 2 | War History

A pair of naval books from Seaforth – Review by Mark Barnes

Safe to assume regular readers of these ramblings will be up to speed on my interest in warship books and especially the classy photography that…

Flying the Me 262 – Amazing Footage Of A Flyable Nazi Jet Fighter

There are very few aircraft in the history of aviation as unique and innovative as the Messerschmitt Me 262. This was created out of desperation.…

In WWII, The Allies Often Worked with Local Partisans Against Nazi Germany

WWII was fought by civilian resistance in occupied countries as well as by armed forces. On many occasions, those groups worked together. France The work…

The Death Of Mussolini, April 28, 1945

On the 28th of  April 1945, Benito Mussolini died. The leader of Fascist Italy and longest-ruling of the right-wing dictators who brought destruction to 20th…

Another Casualty From Pearl Harbor Identified And Laid To Rest

Navy Seaman 1st Class Murry R. Cargile, of Robersonville, North Carolina, was 21 when he was killed on the USS Oklahoma during the Japanese attack…

Honoring The Noble Contribution Of This Elderly WWII Veteran

April 20 was a surprising day for Second World War veteran, 94-year-old Wendell Young, in Hoke County, N.C., who served with General George S. Patton.…

Emotional Scenes At The Funeral Of WWII Veteran

John Jacobson was moved to tears when he saw children lined up and waving flags along Highway 225 in Point Clear, Ala., outside a school…

Amazing Day For 89-Year-Old Veteran, Courtesy of Honor Flight

World War Two veteran, Gene Schneider, 89, had the treat of a lifetime recently when the Milford, PA., resident was flown to Washington, D.C., by…

Missing Since The Korean War, An American Hero Returns To Texas

The Abney family of Dallas, Texas have found peace now that the remains of their family member, Army Sgt. Homer R. Abney, whose remains have…

A World War Two Disaster For The Allies: The Destruction of Convoy PQ 17

Naval intelligence and the convoy system were vital to Britain’s survival during WWII. When used together, they saved countless lives and kept supplies flowing between…

From The Tank Museum: Porsche And Henschel Turrets

Both turrets used on the Tiger II were designed and built by the Krupp company.  So why are they so often called the ‘Porsche’ and…

Looking Forward To Call Of Duty: WWII – Watch The Trailer

The Call of Duty franchise had its hardest year yet in 2016. The futuristic Infinite Warfare sold well, but it was eclipsed by competitors in…