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    World War 2 | War History

    The Night Vision Scope Gave the Americans a Much-Needed Edge on Okinawa

    Todd Neikirk
    Three Japanese soldiers sitting behind a large rock

    The Second World War saw the involvement of many superpowers, and the prolonged fighting forced the majority to make much-needed advancements to their weaponry and…

    Germany Files Case Against Italy with UN’s Top Court Over WWII Reparations

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Exterior of The Hague

    The German government has filed a case against Italy with the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding the two countries’ long-running dispute over…

    David Hackworth: The Highly Decorated 101st Veteran Who Led Tiger Force In Vietnam

    Todd Neikirk
    David Hackworth makes a point during a 1983 press conference

    When he was still a teenager, David Hackworth decided that he wanted a life of adventure. And he certainly succeeded in accomplishing that feat. The…

    US Army Garrison Italy Replaces Birthday Cake Stolen from Italian Girl 77 Years Ago

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Meri Mion being presented with her birthday cake

    Soldiers with US Army Garrison Italy have returned a birthday cake members of the 88th Infantry Division stole from a 13-year-old Italian girl 77 years…

    Here’s The Way German Commandos Rescued An Imprisoned Benito Mussolini

    Todd Neikirk
    Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler have a conversation at a train station in 1937

    In the 1940s, Adolf Hitler didn’t have all that many friends. He did, however, consider Benito Mussolini of Italy to be among those in his…

    Colditz Castle Was Turned Into a Prisoner of War Camp During the Second World War

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Colditz Castle

    Colditz Castle, located in the Saxony town of the same name, has a long history. Dating back to the Holy Roman Empire, it has been…

    C-4: The Vietnam-Era Explosive Still Used Today

    Elisabeth Edwards
    Members of the 82nd Airborne Division watch as a test firing of C4 explosives explodes near the Orgun-e forward base in Afghanistan. The explosion was part of training exercises to teach U.S. troops how to build field explosives out of explosive C4 and detonation cords.

    The Second World War was the catalyst for countless new technologies that we still use today. From medicines like penicillin to the atomic bomb and…

    Items Belonging to British World War II Veteran & Judo Black Belt to Hit Auction Block

    Clare Fitzgerald

    Personal and wartime objects once belonging to Royal Air Force Warrant Officer Percy Yasuyi Sekine are slated to hit the auction block at Rowley’s Auction…

    Japanese Ordnance Officials Disarm Unexploded WWII-Era Bomb at Construction Site

    Clare Fitzgerald
    US aircraft dropping incendiary bombs

    Officials in the Japanese city of Nagoya have announced that members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force safely diffused a bomb dating back to the…

    Marie Marvingtf: The WWI and WWII Pilot And Nurse Who Lived An Incredible Life

    Todd Neikirk
    A drawing of Marie Marvingt's air ambulance

    Marie Marvingt was so renowned for her courage that in 1903, she was nicknamed “the fiancee of danger.’ She was many other things as well.…

    From the Scythians to Russia: The Use of Scorched Earth Tactics in War

    Clare Fitzgerald
    US Air Force helicopter spraying Agent Orange over the jungle

    Scorched earth tactics have been used nearly as long as armies have conducted military campaigns. While the practice is less common in modern times, it…

    USS Houston (CL/CA-30): The Galloping Ghost of World War II

    Todd Neikirk
    USS Houston (CA-30) at sea + Fog

    The Pacific saw much action during the Second World War, serving as the backdrop for many major engagements. Among the most successful Allied vessels to…

    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.