World War II | War History

5 Top Secret Military Bases That Changed History

Missile lifting off from Kwajalein Atoll + Two people walking in a dark cave

The world’s military superpowers are known for being secretive when it comes to their operations, so it’s no surprise there are numerous formerly-secret bases located…

The Evolution of Sea Mines and Their Impact on War

Three German soldiers sitting atop a pile of sea mines

Sea mines are some of the most terrifying and destructive weapons at a navy’s disposal. Capable of wreaking havoc on fleets, they’re a staple of…

Airworthy Supermarine Spitfire To Be Sold At Auction

Supermarine Spitfire flying over the British countryside

World War II and aircraft enthusiasts rejoice: an ultra-rare airworthy Supermarine Spitfire will be sold at auction in the United Kingdom, and it can be…

US Marine Corps Deactivating Island Warriors Battalion

Island Warriors running through the jungle

The US Marine Corps has announced it will be deactivating its famed 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment – better known as the Island Warriors battalion…

The USS Franklin was the Most Damaged Aircraft Carrier to Survive WWII

Jesse Beckett
Aerial view of the USS Franklin at sea + Crew of the USS Santa Fe watching the USS Franklin burn

The USS Franklin (CV-13) was a member of the Essex-class of aircraft carriers, which had a successful design that served well during World War II…

Charles McGee, One of the Last Surviving Members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Dead At 102

Charles McGee sitting in front of a painting of an airplane

Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the last surviving members of the groundbreaking Tuskegee Airmen, has passed away, according to a statement released by his…

Lyle Bouck’s 22-Man Unit Held Off Hundreds of Germans During the Battle of the Bulge

Men standing in the forest during the winter + Silver Star + Lyle Bouck in military uniform

The Battle of the Bulge was one of the most important offensives of the Second World War. The final major offensive launched by the Axis…

The Germans Initially Planned to Send Jews to Madagascar – Then Decided Not To

How would the Second World War have played out if Nazi Germany went through with their proposed Madagascar Plan? The Madagascar Plan was the idea…

Royal Navy to Dismantle Masts of Sunken SS Richard Montgomery

Freighter sailing behind the three masts of the sunken SS Richard Montgomery

The Royal Navy has been tasked by the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) to dismantle the masts atop the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery,…

Poland Once Declared War On Japan – It Lasted 16 Years

Ship shrouded in smoke + Japanese flag + Polish flag

While Japan allied itself with Germany and Italy during the Second World War, it didn’t support the 1939 invasion of Poland. In fact, the empire…

Release Date, Behind-the-Scenes Featurette Released for Netflix Adaptation of ‘All the Light We Cannot See’

Louis Hofmann as Werner Pfennig in 'All The Light We Cannot See'

A behind-the-scenes featurette for the Netflix adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All The Light We Cannot See has been released, along with a premiere…

Four Polish Prisoners Escaped from Auschwitz In a Kommander’s Personal Vehicle

Main gate at Auschwitz

There are very few who managed to escape from Auschwitz. Those who did were often recaptured and forced to contend with horrible – and often…