Hot in the City! – WWII Bombs and Mines Discovered in Germany due to Record Heat
Record-setting temperatures in Germany have lowered the Elbe River’s water levels to near historic lows. As a result, World War II-era munitions that were dumped…
Lots of Bark but No Bite – WWII Naval Battle of Calabria
On their way to North Africa, a convoy of the Italian Royal Navy intersected with the fleets of the allied forces of the British Royal…
A Stubborn Defender – French Somua S35 Tank in 25 Photos
The Somua S35 was a French tank which served during World War II. Although the tank was produced in limited numbers from 1935 to 1940,…
Nazi Imagery Law Relaxed in Germany for Video Games
Germany’s unified answer to the Holocaust has always been to acknowledge their role in it, accept responsibility and criminalize anything that could potentially stand in…
No Cotton Candy and Pony Rides – WWII POWs Housed in U.S. Fairgrounds
State fairgrounds usually conjure up images of rides, cotton candy and displays of farm animals and machinery. Not so for several thousand World War II…
From Secrecy to Celebration: Britain’s LGBTQ Service Members Get Their Due
The long-held notion that homosexuals and the military service don’t mix has, to a large extent, unraveled. Thanks to today’s changing social climate, LGBTQ communities have…
Missing U.S. Army Plane Discovered in Melting Swiss Glacier
In this Dakota Hunter Blog, you’ ll see a series of awesome photos of a C-53 Skytrooper that flew into a Swiss glacier some 70 years ago. All 8 passengers…
Virtually Unpunished – Horrible War Crimes in Nanking
Nanking, the former imperial capital and temporary center of the government of China, fell to the Japanese Imperial Army on December 13, 1937. Even though…
Father of the Volkswagon “Love Bug” – The German Kübelwagen with Great Photos
Perhaps the most iconic general purpose four-wheel-drive vehicle of World War II, right next to the Jeep, was the Kübelwagen. Easily recognizable by its angular…
3 Great War Films History Fans Should See! WWII in the Philippines
If you asked an American with just a passing knowledge of the Second World War the question: “Who fought against the Japanese, and where?” you…
“War Does Not Have a Woman’s Face” – Remarkable WWII Story of Ekaterina Mikhailova-Dyomina
“The Unwomanly Face of War” is the name of one of the most famous books about the Great Patriotic War, where the war is shown…
“Grey Ghost” – The USS Hornet Aircraft Carrier – Both of Them in 28 Photos
At the height of World War II in the Pacific, heavy aircraft carriers played a significant role in the composition of the U.S. Navy. One…