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The Empire Of Japan & The Invasion Of The Philippines In WW2

On December 8, 1941, Japan invaded the Philippines. A mix of local and American forces, most without combat experience, rushed to hold off the professional…

The Massive 60cm German Siege Mortar Karl

During World War 2, the Germans were famous for designing and producing mega war artillery. One of the most notable German Mortar Guns was the…

The US 503rd Parachute Battalion Seize the “High Ground” From the Axis

When American forces arrived in North Africa in November 1942, the 503rd Parachute Battalion were among the first troops on the ground. A week later,…

Call of Duty: WWII – New Features In A New Release Which Takes Fans Back To The Game’s Roots

Game players around the world have waited with great anticipation for the official release of Call of Duty: WW2.The fact that the game has left…

Remains of WWII Airman Returned After Being Found Inside Tree

Two men who were best friends enlisted together to serve in World War II. First Lt. Jim Louvier came home from that war. His friend,…

After Being Demoted to Private Nine Separate Times, This Canadian Was Awarded the Victoria Cross

Jeff Edwards

If you ask any combat infantryman, you will hear that there are men who make their life easy in garrison and men who make their…

From Texas to Japan aboard a LST – Putting The Men Ashore To Win The War

Elaine Smith

The United States Navy didn’t closely scrutinized the paperwork for some of its recruits during World War II. Indeed, it wasn’t unheard of for date…

It Took A Media Storm To Get This WW2 Hero Gurkha VC Recipient Entry To The UK

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Tul Bahadur Pun was a Gurkha who won many awards for his heroism in WWII. He even received the highest honor that the British could…

“The Call of Missouri” – WWI painting by renowned muralist vanishes from original KC home

War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…

Nazis Killed Her Husband, She Bought and Drove a T-34 & Then Went On a Rampage

They say that “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” But if you take her love away, it gets a helluva lot worse –…

Bombing Germany: The Allied Campaign 1940-44

In any time of ‘total war’ human beings, driven by the will to stay alive, will do un-imaginable things of one kind or another. War…

John Reginald Gorman – The Amazing Irish Kamikaze Tank Buster

In WWII, the Germans had a reputation for their formidable technology. What they did not consider, however, was the formidable Irish reputation for bullishness. John…