World War II | War History

Racial Tensions and the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943

American sailors and Marines armed with sticks during the Zoot Suit Riots

California is one of America’s largest states and also one of the most unique. During the 1940s, it had a culture all its own and…

16th Combat Aviation Brigade Recreating Army Photos for Black History Month

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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Cheddie Wilson Jr. recreates a photo of Warrant Officer Clyde Romero

The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade is using Black History Month to raise awareness about the accomplishments of the African-American service members who fought before them.…

Bob Hope Dedicated Half a Century to Entertaining Troops With the USO

Bob Hope performing on stage, with a USO flag hanging behind him

Being away from home for long periods of time can be demoralizing for troops. With the Second World War continuing to rage in both Europe…

The Often-Misinterpreted Truth About the Military Origins of the Hells Angels Name

Five Curtiss P-40 Warhawks in flight + Member of the Hells Angels wearing a leather vest

The Hells Angels are among the most well-known motorcycle clubs in the world. While the gang is listed as a criminal syndicate in the United…

The 5 Deadliest Aircraft Carrier Fighters of All Time

Grumman F9F-2 Panther in flight + F-4B Phantom II in flight

The Italo-Turkish War in 1911-12 was the first to feature aerial bombardments. World War I, which began a few years later, also featured a fair…

Man Discovers WWII-Era Submachine Guns While Magnet Fishing

Sgt. Maj. E.H. Chevrier instructs Canadian Army recruits on the use of the STEN Mk II

A 50-year-old from the United Kingdom has discovered six World War II-era submachine guns while magnet fishing in a canal near the site of the…

The 5 Most Unusual Military Units in History

A Gurkha soldier brandishes a Kukri Knife

On the battlefield, any sort of edge can determine who wins and loses. Over time, countries and their militaries have attempted to throw off opponents…

The Interesting History of Wartime Counterfeiting

Forged £10 banknote

There has never been a time in history when war wasn’t costly. Of course, it’s costly in terms of death and destruction, but it’s also…

George H.W. Bush Flew 58 Combat Missions As One of the US Navy’s Youngest Aviators

Military portrait of George H.W. Bush + George H.W. Bush sitting in the cockpit of a Grumman TBM Avenger

George H.W. Bush had one of the most distinguished military careers of all US presidents. He enlisted in the US Navy at 18 and was…

Humphrey Bogart Used His Real-Life Military Service to Bring Authenticity to His Movie Roles

Robert Francis and Humphrey Bogart as Ensign Willis Seward "Willie" Keith and Lt. Cmdr. Philip Francis Queeg in 'The Caine Mutiny'

While Humphrey Bogart is remembered for being one of the greatest Hollywood actors of all time, we should also acknowledge his efforts in the aftermath…

The Amazing Life of Eugene Bullard: Boxer, Nightclub Owner and Military Pilot

Eugene Bullard wearing his Legionnaire uniform

Eugene Bullard was the first Black American military pilot, flying combat missions for France during the First World War. He left the United States with…

The Seven US Presidents Who Served During WWII

George H.W. Bush sitting in the cockpit of an aircraft + Military portrait of John F. Kennedy + Dwight D. Eisenhower standing with his hands on his hips

Future US Presidents have fought in nearly every conflict in the country’s history, but WWII was different. Seven were members of the military during the…