World War 2 | War History

Rare German World War II Tiger Tank Destroyer Arrives In UK

Seventy-two years after it fell into Allied hands, one of the largest combat vehicles to see action in the Second World War is arriving in…

Top Ten Important War History Sites In Britain

If you’re British (or even if you’re just visiting Great Britain), don’t miss out on some of these interesting, moving and all-around fascinating war-related sites.…

US House Of Representatives Passes Bill To Honor Filipino WWII Veterans

The US House of Representatives was unanimous in passing a bill that recognizes the contributions of Filipino soldiers that served under US command in the…

With a Modified Aircraft Machinegun, Corporal Tony Stein Fired His Way Across Iwo Jima and Earned the Medal of Honor

Jeff Edwards

The ability to improvise, adapt, and overcome has long been a core ethos of the United States Marine.  While one could find many examples from…

The Only Combat Soldier To Be Awarded The Victoria Cross Twice

Jeff Edwards

When you have thrown on your first Victoria Cross, you have entered an elite fraternity in the history of war that commands the respect of…

Wilhelm Canaris, German Admiral, Chief Of The Abwehr, Opponent Of The Nazi Regime

Holly Godbey

Wilhelm Franz Canaris was a German military man and also a member of the German intelligence agency. Originally supporting Hitler, he later became a Nazi…

With His Brother KIA On Crete, The Sniper Stalked And Killed 33 German Snipers

Jeff Edwards

Men who have endured combat together have a special bond that has famously been characterized as being like a “Band of Brothers.” One can only…

In WW2, The British Fought To Capture The Island Of Madagascar From The French

When most people think of World War II and the wide array of geographical spots the war reached, they don’t generally think of Madagascar. However,…

His Religion Drove Him To Try To Oppose The Nazi Party From Within

A devout Christian, he joined the Nazi regime and then later tried to oppose it. When that did not work, he hatched a new plan…

A Powerful Tribute – Snoopy And Charlie Brown Honoring D-Day Sacrifice (Watch)

This amazing cartoon is called “What Have We Learned, Charlie Brown? A Tribute.” It’s an animated television special based upon the comic strip Peanuts, by…

A Concentration Camp Jacket And The Story Of A Holocaust Survivor

Jillian Eisman realized the significance immediately of the blue gray striped jacket when she saw the item priced at two dollars. She knew exactly what…

This True Leader Stormed Multiple Japanese Machine Guns In Burma Until Mortally Wounded

Jeff Edwards

Oxford scholar and founder of a literary magazine are just a couple of honors to which a young man might aspire and find himself on…