Poland Dismantles Four Soviet-Era Monuments
Four Soviet-era monuments have been dismantled in Poland, in both condemnation of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and to remove symbols of the USSR’s…
Operation Tannenbaum: Why Didn’t Germany Invade Switzerland?
Switzerland was able to remain neutral throughout the Second World War. As soon as the conflict broke out in 1939, the nation prepared itself for…
Nambu Pistol: The Japanese WWII-Era Weapon That Heavily Featured in the Pacific
In the early 20th century, Japan was eager to improve its military. The country had high hopes of becoming a world power and, in order…
Norman Lear Flew 52 Combat Missions with the US Army Air Forces During WWII
Norman Lear was one of the most important individuals in the history of the small screen. Active in the industry since the mid-20th century, he…
Germany Hoped the Krummlauf Would Change the Outcome of WWII – It Didn’t
The curved bullet scene in Wanted (2008) wasn’t the first time the concept of having a bullet travel around corners was thought up. In fact, during…
10 Surviving Buildings From Germany’s Era of Power
The long-term effects of war are felt by all sides. This is even more evident in the case of the two World Wars, given the…
Project Fantasia: When America Planned to Use Glow-In-the-Dark Foxes Against Japan
When the United States entered the Second World War following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it seemed as though the country had a “no…
The Surprisingly Sweet Role Ice Cream Played During World War II
Whether it’s a photograph of a loved one, a favorite meal or one of the many simple commodities we take for granted at home, the…
Relic Hunters Surprised By What They Discovered In WWII-Era ‘Swamp Ghost’ Bomber
While flying over Papua New Guinea in 1972, airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force spotted something strange in the swamplands below. The large object…
77 Years After His Deployment, Couple Gets Their Dream Wedding Photos
The Second World War prevented Royce and Frankie King from having the wedding of their dreams. Nearly 80 years later, they were given the opportunity…
Colditz Cock: The Glider Constructed By POWs to Escape from Colditz Castle
Throughout World War II, prisoners of war (POWs) were taken by both sides. They were kept under constant guard, forced into work details and kept…
Jagdtiger: The German Tank Destroyer That Was Both Devastating and Problematic
Throughout the Second World War, the Wehrmacht used some of the best equipment of the era. This was largely due to the fact the German…