World War 2 | War History

“A Lost Cause” – Neo-Nazi Octogenarian Has Been Convicted of Sedition But Has Yet To Be Jailed

For the fifth time since 2004 Neo-Nazi extremist, Ursula Hedwig Meta Haverbeck-Wetzel has been arrested, tried and convicted of sedition and publicly denying the Holocaust…

Super-Sized Siege Guns From World War One And Two – These Are Simply Massive

In the 19th century, transport limitations restricted the size of artillery. If a piece of equipment could not be pulled by horses, then it could…

Agent Garbo: The Brilliant, Eccentric Chicken Farmer Spy Who Tricked Hitler & Saved D-Day

During WWII Juan Pujol Garcia played an important role in deceiving Nazi Germany about where the D-Day landings would occur. In gratitude, the Nazi’s awarded him an…

He created the Purple Heart award only to make himself the first recipient: The inexplicable controversial life of General Douglas MacArthur

Jeff Edwards

There are few times in history where we can say a man was born and raised in such a season that he should be at…

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…