£100,000 Donation Boosts Museum’s King Tiger Restoration Project
A £100,000 donation has boosted the Tank Museum’s plan to restore a unique World War II-era tank to running condition. The major gift means it’s…
Sniper vs Trumpeter: The Normandy Orchard Solo That Stopped a Bullet
In the summer of 1944, the orchards of Normandy were a deadly labyrinth of hedgerows and hidden snipers. For the men of the Ninth Air…
They Fought for a Country That Refused to Fight for Them: The Double V Campaign and America’s Segregated WWII Army
On the International Day to End Racial Discrimination, let’s revisit the story of over one million Black Americans who stormed beaches and flew combat missions…
Ireland’s Secret WWII Bid to Team Up With Germany: Operation Dove
On St. Patrick’s Day, one of the strangest Irish wartime stories is worth revisiting. St. Patrick’s Day usually brings up parades, politics, and Irish identity.…
You Won’t Believe the Bravery of These 5 Animal Soldiers
In the annals of military history, the most decorated heroes aren’t always human. From the mud of the Western Front to the hills of the…
The Briefcase That Could End the World: Inside the “Nuclear Football”
Somewhere near the President of the United States right now, a mid-grade military officer is carrying a black leather briefcase. This officer isn’t a cabinet…
Before the Blitz, Britain’s Forgotten WWII Pet Massacre Killed 750,000 Pets
When people think about the first days of World War II, they picture Germany’s invasion of Poland, Britain’s declaration of war, and children being evacuated…
The Tank Museum Continuing Major Restoration Work on King Tiger V2
The Tank Museum has announced the latest update on its restoration of the King Tiger V2. The restoration project, which is one of the museum’s…
Johnny Appleseed Day Has a Surprising WWII Link: How Victory Gardens Helped Feed the War
March 11 is commonly observed as Johnny Appleseed Day, and it is a good excuse to look past the folk tale. Johnny Appleseed was in…
The Brave Cats of the Great War: Why Every Trench Unit Wanted a Feline Companion
Life in the trenches of the Western Front was defined by mud, disease, and the constant threat of death. But amid the artillery shells and…
The Night the U.S. Navy Task Force Attacked the Planet Venus
In the closing months of World War II, the skies over the Pacific were a source of constant anxiety. The Japanese had unleashed a desperate…
The Women Who Terrified Armies: Forgotten Female Fighters of World War II
Tomorrow, 8th March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. But long before the marches, the milestones, and the movements, women were already fighting — literally…