War Articles | War History

The First Guests Have Been Announced for TANKFEST 2026

Nashorn parked in a clearing in the woods

Two German-built tanks will be attending the world’s biggest display of historic moving armour this coming June. Nicknamed the Nashorn “Phoenix” after restoration was delayed…

The Trojan Horse Is in Your Pocket: How Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Predicts the End of Privacy

A depiction of the trojan horse being built in ancient Greece.

When Christopher Nolan announced his upcoming adaptation of The Odyssey, the film world buzzed with the anticipation of a return to grand myth and legend.…

This WWII Arctic War Aircraft Carrier Plan Sounds Ridiculous—Until You Learn Why

Maria
Airplane carrier made of ice floating in the Arctic waters

It sounds like something dreamed up on a napkin during a long winter night, but it was very real. In the middle of World War…

World of Warships Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with Naval Museum Atlas Calendar

2026 Naval Museum Atlas wall calendar against a slightly-blurred image of a warship at sea. "World of Warships" is written across the bottom of the image

Earlier this year, World of Warships launched the Naval Museum Atlas, an interactive platform aimed at helping naval history enthusiasts plan trips to maritime museums…

Rudy Reyes Talks FORCE BLUE and the Importance of Maritime Conservation

Portrait of Rudy Reyes

The majority likely know World of Warships for being the action-packed naval arm of Wargaming’s multiplayer game series, but few know it does much outside…

World War I Tank Gunner’s Story Discovered in Moving Letter

Man holding up the letter written by Lt. D.A. Palmer

A letter recently donated to The Tank Museum, poignantly arriving the week before Remembrance Sunday, offers a glimpse into the bravery and resilience of tank…

Did You Know the Small Island of Alderney Has a Long Military History?

Geoff Moore
Woman standing outside a World War II structure

Curvaceous soft sandy beaches sit side-by-side with brutalist concrete constructs left over from World War II. These are now reminders of when the island of…

Devon’s Wartime History and Its Role in D-Day

Geoff Moore
Woman standing between two slabs of stone outside

A series of holiday beaches in Devon, in the United Kingdom, were once vital training grounds that contributed to the success of D-Day. This is…

Five-Star Hotel in Guernsey was Once for German Soldiers

Geoff Moore
Pool at the exterior of the Old Government House + German soldiers marching down a city street

A five-star hotel on the Channel Island of Guernsey has a unique story to tell that took place during its occupation by the German forces…

World War II-Era German Bunker Found Beneath Couple’s Home

Door attached to an underground bunker

Carrie and Shaun Tullier have a house with probably the best foundations on Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. It starts with a two-meter-thick slab of…

Infamous World War II Tank Reveals New Evidence of Desperate Final Battle

Tiger 131 parked in a garage

A piece of shrapnel concealed inside one of The Tank Museum‘s most popular exhibits for over 80 years provides insight into the bloody history of…

See Historic World War II-Era Tanks in Action at Tiger Day Autumn 2025

Tiger 131 and actors dressed as World War II-era soldiers participating in a re-enactment

Tiger Day Autumn is among the most highly-anticipated events of the year for tank and military enthusiasts alike, and the Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset,…