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‘The Commandant’s Shadow’ Documentary Tells Story of Auschwitz Director’s Son

Gate running along the boundary of Auschwitz and Rudolf Höss' house

The Academy Award-winning film The Zone of Interest was among the most talked about in 2023. Now, a documentary about the movie’s subject, Auschwitz commandant…

Two Dead Following Crash Involving World War II-Era Aircraft in California

Lockheed Model 12A Electra Junior in flight

Two individuals aboard a World War II-era Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior – better known as the L12 – died when the aircraft crashed shortly…

Facts About ‘Das Boot’ – The Most Realistic Submarine Movie Ever Released

Still from 'Das Boot'

If you ask history buffs to name a movie that best shows the realities of submarine warfare during World War II, the majority will say…

We Wouldn’t Want to Come Across These Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in Combat

Challenger 2 driving up a small dirt hill + Leopard 2A7+ driving through a field

Main Battle Tanks (MBT) are some of the best armored vehicles in any military’s arsenal. Typically serving on the frontlines as a direct-fire weapon, they’re…

USS West Virginia (BB-48): The Battleship That Survived Pearl Harbor and Exacted Revenge on America’s Enemies

USS West Virginia (BB-48) anchored at Sagami Wan, Japan

The USS West Virginia (BB-48) was one of the many American battleships to see action in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Miraculously…

The Capture of U-505 Helped America Crack the Kriegsmarine’s Ultra-Secretive Code

U-505 on display at a beach

The capture of U-505 by the US Navy was one of the most secretive events of the Second World War. While on patrol off the…

Boeing Delivers First Operational F-15EX Eagle II to Oregon Air National Guard

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II in flight

After an eight-month delay, Boeing has officially delivered its first operational F-15EX Eagle II to the US Air Force. Pilots with the 142nd Wing of…

Don’t Call Him Maj. Bambi! Child Actor Donnie Dunagan Was the Youngest Drill Instructor in USMC History

Still from 'Bambi' + Donnie Dunagan wearing his US Marine Corps uniform

It’s not unusual to learn that your favorite celebrity once served their country, but what about learning that one of your comrades voiced one of…

Ukraine Claims Destruction of Sukhoi Su-57 Deep Within Russian Territory

Sukhoi Su-57 in flight

Ukraine has scored several hits within Russian territory, but few have been as major as the one recently announced on Telegram. Posting to its official…

Norwegian Farmer Finds 1,000-Year-Old Viking Sword in Field

Archaeologists looking at a Viking Age sword placed on a white tabletop

A Viking Age discovery has been made in southwestern Norway. Øyvind Tveitane Lovra was picking stones in a field with his sons when he came…

PHOTOS: The World War II-Era German Military Base That Was Occupied By the Soviets

Entrance to Forst Zinna + Sinks lined against a wall in a communal bathroom

In the forests of Germany, the Wehrmacht built numerous training areas and temporary living quarters for troops. Most of these structures have been demolished, as…

‘D-Day 80th Anniversary’ Documentary Dives Into Turning Point of World War II

Promotional art for 'D-Day 80th Anniversary'

A brand-new documentary examining the Allied landings on Normandy has been released. Directed by Bruce Vigar, D-Day 80th Anniversary explores the planning, execution and aftermath…