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…
The Douglas SBD Dauntless Changed the Course of the Second World War In a Single Day
Throughout the course of the Second World War, the US Navy and Marine Corps flew the Douglas SBD Dauntless, a naval scout aircraft and dive…
The US Army Air Forces Accidentally Dropped Bombs on Boise City, Oklahoma
Accidents happen. Some, however, are far worse than others, such as mistakingly attacking one’s own country during a practice aerial bombing mission. As ridiculous as…
Operation Tonga: 150 British Paratroopers Took the Merville Gun Battery Before D-Day
Then the largest seaborne invasion in history, the D-Day landings were planned down to the last detail. One of the most important parts of this…
USS Missouri (BB-63): American Battleship and Site of the Japanese Surrender
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was a bit late to the party. Completed in January 1944, she was the last US battleship to enter the action…
Tony Rolt Escaped from POW Camps Seven Times Before Becoming a Successful Racing Driver
It’s safe to say Tony Rolt’s life after the Second World War was just as impressive as his time overseas. Rolt is best known for…
Bren Light Machine Gun: The British Weapon That Featured Heavily in North Africa
The early 20th century featured both massive wars and rapid advances in technology. Among the most prominent and effective weapons to emerge during this time…