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    World War 2 | War History

    The Tank Museum Releases 8,000-Brick Model of Tiger 131

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Tiger 131 brick model on display

    Tiger 131 is known for being the world’s only running Tiger I, and now enthusiasts can bring the famed tank into their homes, in the…

    Research Team Discovers Wreck of WWII-Era Japanese Ship That Sank With Over 1,000 POWs

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Montevideo Maru at sea

    The Australian government has announced that the wreck of the Japanese auxiliary ship Montevideo Maru has been located in the South China Sea. The announcement…

    The P-38F Lightning ‘Glacier Girl’ Was Buried Beneath The Ice For 50 Years

    Rosemary Giles
    Lockheed P-38F Lightning 'Glacier Girl' in flight

    So many aircraft went down during the Second World War that it would be difficult to calculate the total. One was a Lockheed P-38F Lightning,…

    The Morgenthau Plan Would Have Resulted In the Deaths of 25 Million Germans

    Rosemary Giles
    Alexander Cambridge, Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and William Lyon Mackenzie King sitting together

    There reached a point during the Second World War where the Allies felt confident about victory, especially after their incredible success following the invasion of…

    D-Day In Color: A Look at the Largest Amphibious Invasion In History

    Rosemary Giles
    Ships, aircraft and landing craft positioned near the shore of a beach

    On June 6, 1944, the Allies conducted the largest amphibious invasion in history. Landing on five beaches, as well as at various landing zones behind…

    Orde Wingate: The Onion-Eating Major General Who Led Deep Penetration Missions In Burma

    Rosemary Giles
    Orde Wingate standing with his men and a large map

    Maj. Gen. Orde Wingate was one of many well-regarded British officers of the Second World War. By the time the conflict began, he’d already made…

    Japan Deployed Suicide Commandos for a Raid on Yontan Airfield

    Rosemary Giles
    US soldiers manning artillery

    The Japanese were known for their use of kamikaze pilots throughout the Second World War. They were deployed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941,…

    de Havilland Mosquito: The Versatile Aircraft That Struck Fear Into the Germans

    Ryan McLachlan
    de Havilland Mosquito in flight

    The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other Allied air forces during…

    Lew Ayres: The Lead Actor In ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ Was a Pacifist In Real Life

    Rosemary Giles
    Still from 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

    The novel All Quiet on the Western Front was so popular that it was made into two separate films, both of which did extremely well with…

    Battle of Fort Driant – World War II’s Strangest Engagement?

    Ryan McLachlan
    Landscape torn apart by war + German soldier armed with a panzerschreck

    The Battle of Fort Driant was a World War II-era engagement fought between the US Third Army and Germany’s 1st Army from September 27 to…

    Before Playing a POW In ‘The Great Escape,’ Donald Pleasence Was One In Real Life

    Samantha Franco
    Still from 'The Great Escape'

    British actor Donald Pleasence became one of the most popular antagonists in television and film, and is probably best known for portraying a prisoner of…

    These ‘Night Witches’ Weren’t Burned at the Stake – They Bombed German Soldiers

    Rosemary Giles
    Six members of the Night Witches looking toward the sky

    One bomber regiment during the Second World War was so feared by the Germans that a soldier was immediately awarded the Iron Cross for shooting…

    War History Online | World War 2

    Welcome to War History Online’s World War II category, where we delve into the monumental conflict that shaped the course of the 20th century. Here, we explore the causes, major battles, and enduring legacy of the Second World War, shedding light on the global scale of destruction, the heroic acts of individuals, and the profound social and political changes it brought about.


    Within this category, we provide a comprehensive exploration of World War II, from its origins in the aftermath of World War I to its dramatic conclusion and the subsequent post-war landscape. Discover the strategies and tactics employed by military forces, the technological advancements that revolutionized warfare, and the remarkable stories of resistance, resilience, and heroism exhibited by soldiers and civilians alike.


    Our articles go beyond the surface to delve into the untold stories, lesser-known campaigns, and pivotal moments that shaped the war. Explore the war on multiple fronts, from the European theater to the Pacific, and gain insights into the geopolitical dynamics, diplomatic challenges, and shifting alliances that defined the conflict. Understand the human cost of the war, the atrocities committed, and the profound impact on societies and individuals.


    Through our content, navigate the trenches and battlefields of World War II, unravel the complex web of events, and pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for freedom and peace. War History Online’s World War II category offers a comprehensive exploration of this pivotal chapter in history, providing a platform to honor the sacrifices made, learn from the past, and ensure that the lessons of the war are never forgotten.