World War II | War History

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…

The Tank Museum Shines a Light on Women at War

The Tank Museum
View of tanks in a garage at The Tank Museum + Graphic promoting The Tank Museum's 'Women in Warfare' October half-term program

Renowned author Dr. Vivien “Viv” Newman will be speaking at The Tank Museum on October 29, 2025, as part of a half-term program celebrating women…

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…

Running King Tiger Ready to Make UK Debut at TANKFEST 2025

Man standing in a King Tiger that's parked outside of a building

TANKFEST 2025 is only a few days away, and the most anticipated guest at this year’s event has arrived at the Tank Museum. The world’s…

ORP Błyskawica: Poland’s World War II-Era Naval Beast

ORP Błyskawica in a finishing dock

While often overlooked when it comes to naval warfare, Poland has operated some major machinery on the high seas – including two of the fastest…

Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!

"The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet" atop an armored vehicle

The Tank Museum Guide to the A34 Comet, a brand-new publication with over 300 photographs and illustrations, is available for pre-order now at a special…

Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton

People standing around a Churchill Mark III tank

The Tank Museum chose to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in a special way – by taking a Churchill Mark III back to…

Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation

Tractor pulling a trailer designed to look like the SS Vega, with people standing in it

*This trip was made possible through the support of the St. Pierre Park Hotel, the Old Government House Hotel, Blueislands and Aurigny. It’s been 80…

World of Warships Presents: The Longest Night of Museums

Illustration of three warships in turbulent seas

Join a live tour of naval museums around the world from the comfort of your home! This Sunday (May 18), and for the fifth consecutive…