World of Tanks Commemorating 80th Anniversary of VE Day with PvE Mission, Livestream from The Tank Museum
World War II officially came to an end in Europe on May 8, 1945, and World of Tanks is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the…
Audie Murphy: The Most Decorated Soldier In US History
Audie Murphy was one of the most famous faces of both the US Army and Hollywood. He valiantly served overseas throughout the Second World War,…
World of Warships Naval History Review: Spring 2025
Being a video game franchise about 20th-century naval combat, the team at World of Warships has ample experience portraying the intricacies of naval history, from…
Two Aircraft Carriers Were Stationed In the Great Lakes During WWII
If there’s one thing aircraft carriers were known for during the Second World War, it was their role in changing the face of aerial combat.…
Henry Fonda Served In the US Navy During WWII – He Didn’t Want to ‘Be a Fake In a War Studio’
Henry Fonda was one of the most famous actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Starring in over 100 films, television specials and theater roles,…
Facts About D-Day – The Amphibious Landings That Changed the Course of World War II
D-Day is famous for being a turning point in the fight against Germany during World War II. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from several…
The Unique British Hotel With World War II-Era Pillboxes On Its Property
One of the United Kingdom’s most iconic hotels was also very much on the frontline of defensive duties during the Second World War. Its island…
Maurice Rose: The Highest Ranking US Officer Killed By the Enemy In Europe During WWII
Maurice Rose lived through the horrors of the First World War and bravely returned to the battlefield when the global population was plunged into conflict…
Ending the Deadliest Conflict in Human History: Why Did Japan Surrender in World War II?
The Japanese surrender in World War II brought to a close one of the darkest and deadliest chapters in human history. While the Germans waved…
The Japanese Battleship Kongō was Among the Most Heavily Armed When It was First Built
The Japanese battleship Kongō had some of the greatest nicknames in history; the Japanese translations for the vessel’s many names are “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear” and…
Before He Was Herman Munster, Fred Gwynne Served With the US Navy During World War II
Fred Gwynne, the beloved actor known for his iconic roles in The Munsters (1964-66) and Pet Sematary (1989), led a remarkable life beyond the silver…
Lionel Crabb: The Mystery Behind the Missing British Frogman
During the Second World War, there were a variety of special units created to deal with threats from enemies both at home and overseas. One…