Chouigui Pass This Little Known Battle Proved Crucial To The Allies
The United States tried to resist entanglement in World War II. But when Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese in December 1941, all that…
The Greatest Soldier in American History. But you’ve never heard of him, right?
It took the United States more than 30 years to realize it, but a genuine American hero of World War II worked tirelessly – and…
How Japanese Messages Told the Allies Fuhrer’s Plans
Throughout the Second World War, the Allies tried to spy on Hitler and his generals. They went to extraordinary lengths to understand what the Führer…
Remembering Easy Company In Photos
The accomplishments of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War are perhaps most famously portrayed in…
Ax wielding Maniac Charged & Captured a German Tank & its Crew
Military history is full of examples of the reckless courage and military exploits of ordinary soldiers who go beyond the “norm.” A simple cook, Ivan…
Urban Legends – No All These WW2 Stories are True
When well-known amazing stories turn out to be false, we call them “urban legends.” This is a polite name for what is really a bald-faced…
Turning Point of WWII – 5 facts & Dozens of Photos of the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the biggest battles of World War II. During the battle, both the Soviets and the Germans suffered significant…
The Flying Tank: Why One of the Most Produced Aircraft Just Disappeared After WWII
The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most heavily produced aircraft in military history. More than 36,000 of these Soviet planes were built, most of…
Victoria Cross Recipient : Hero of Hell Ted Swales was found dead at the controls
During World War II, men from all over the world fought within the British armed forces. Some had fled countries overrun by the Nazis. A…
10 of the Most devastating Bombing Campaigns of WWII
“The bomber will always get through” is one of the most well-known quotes in the history of British parliamentary speeches by Stanley Baldwin. During World…
Despite British Critics – Americans Proved Their Worth on Hill 609
Most battles are mental challenges carried out by physical forces, wherein a commander must solely focus on how to acquire superiority over the enemy. But…
On His 21st Birthday He & His Platoon Held Off the Entire 1st SS Panzer Corps
On December 16, 1944, the German army launched Operation Autumn Fog. Hitler’s last great offensive of World War II, Autumn Fog sent Allied troops reeling in…