Operation Tannenbaum: Why Didn’t Germany Invade Switzerland?
Switzerland was able to remain neutral throughout the Second World War. As soon as the conflict broke out in 1939, the nation prepared itself for…
Norman Lear Flew 52 Combat Missions with the US Army Air Forces During WWII
Norman Lear was one of the most important individuals in the history of the small screen. Active in the industry since the mid-20th century, he…
10 Surviving Buildings From Germany’s Era of Power
The long-term effects of war are felt by all sides. This is even more evident in the case of the two World Wars, given the…
Project Fantasia: When America Planned to Use Glow-In-the-Dark Foxes Against Japan
When the United States entered the Second World War following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it seemed as though the country had a “no…
Three Aircraft Defended Malta from the Entire Italian Air Force
When Italy joined the Second World War, the island of Malta found itself immediately under attack. The only defenses available were three Gloster Sea Gladiators…
The Surprisingly Sweet Role Ice Cream Played During World War II
Whether it’s a photograph of a loved one, a favorite meal or one of the many simple commodities we take for granted at home, the…
Relic Hunters Surprised By What They Discovered In WWII-Era ‘Swamp Ghost’ Bomber
While flying over Papua New Guinea in 1972, airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force spotted something strange in the swamplands below. The large object…
Colditz Cock: The Glider Constructed By POWs to Escape from Colditz Castle
Throughout World War II, prisoners of war (POWs) were taken by both sides. They were kept under constant guard, forced into work details and kept…
Jagdtiger: The German Tank Destroyer That Was Both Devastating and Problematic
Throughout the Second World War, the Wehrmacht used some of the best equipment of the era. This was largely due to the fact the German…
The Douglas SBD Dauntless Changed the Course of the Second World War In a Single Day
Throughout the course of the Second World War, the US Navy and Marine Corps flew the Douglas SBD Dauntless, a naval scout aircraft and dive…
The US Army Air Forces Accidentally Dropped Bombs on Boise City, Oklahoma
Accidents happen. Some, however, are far worse than others, such as mistakingly attacking one’s own country during a practice aerial bombing mission. As ridiculous as…
Operation Tonga: 150 British Paratroopers Took the Merville Gun Battery Before D-Day
Then the largest seaborne invasion in history, the D-Day landings were planned down to the last detail. One of the most important parts of this…