World War 2 | War History

Fort Drum, the unsinkable concrete ‘battleship’ of Manila Bay

Anyone who pays a visit to Manila Bay will not easily forget the enchanting sight of the ruined concrete fort that looks as if it…

This German Paratrooper Held An Impressive Record, And May Have Been Part Of The Plot To Assassinate Hitler

Many are aware of the plot to kill Hitler orchestrated by Colonel Schenk Count von Stauffenberg in July of 1944 as it was depicted by…

Promotion And Controversy – The Meteoric Rise Of US General Mark W. Clark

Granted, many in modern Texas may have never heard of General Mark W. Clark, also known as General Marcus Aurelius Clarkus by his subordinates.  But…

Is This the End of Hitler’s Bloodline?

The continuation of the dictator’s bloodline in this world is in the hands of five men – sons of his nephew who have vowed never…

The First US Soldier to Receive the Medal of Honor in WW2 Volunteered for the Fight that Killed Him

Perhaps that could be said of many in that they volunteered for the fight in World War 2.  But with Alexander Nininger, who was already…

Becoming an Ace Plus Two in One Day, This American Pilot was Awarded the Medal of Honor

Jeff Edwards

Over the course of a long war, there were many American flying Aces with a large number of them reaching into the double digit kills. …

How Two “Eager Beavers” Both Received The Medal of Honor For Separate Acts of Heroism In One Cursed Bomber

In 1943, several US airmen went on a suicide mission. Two men were awarded a Medal of Honor – the only time in WWII that…

Top 10 Reasons Why Hitler Lost WWII

Adolf Hitler, a man who swept the Germans up to incredible victories, was also the main reason Germany ultimately lost the war. He refused to…

The Liberation of Arnhem – Stunning Then And Now Pictures Of A Battered City

To celebrate the liberation of Arnhem, we will take a look at the town in a fantastic selection of Then and Now pictures. We will…

Whatever Happened to Hitler’s Body?

April 30, 1945 – the Soviet Army moves quickly through the city of Berlin, the capital of Germany and the home base of the Third…

The Hidden Side of Operation Dynamo – Soldiers Who Were Left Behind At Dunkirk

Ian Harvey

Most of the time, especially during big conflicts like the world war, historians tend to lean towards the success stories while some less successful tales…

The Endless Historical Errors Made in the Pearl Harbor Movie

Few Americans and few around the world can forget the date of December 7th. On that day in 1941, Japanese soldiers conducted an incredible air…