4 Women Earned Silver Stars in the Same WWII Battle
Mary Roberts, Elaine Roe, Virginia Rourke, and Ellen Ainsworth continued to save lives even as mortar shells rained down around them.
How The Allies Used Math To Save Bomber Crews During WWII
One Austrian Jew saved untold planes and crew members with his survivorship bias theory.
WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive
The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.
25 World History Books That Will Give You a New Perspective
Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.
An Awful Car Killed More Nazi Generals Than World War II
The car of the future was also the downfall of many a high-ranking Nazi.
The Ghost Army: How One WWII Unit Fooled the Entire German Army
A misinformation campaign was vital to the Allied forces' efforts.
10 World War II Propaganda Posters: From Patriotic to Peculiar
Uncover iconic illustrations that helped fuel national opinion during World War II.
How War Pigeons Changed the Course of Battle–and History
The much-maligned birds were some of the most important combatants in World War I and II.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
5 Things That Surprised The German Army On D-Day
The German army may not have been surprised by an attack, but the Allied forces had a few tricks ready to go.
This Was the Unluckiest U-Boat of World War II
Not only could the U-505 not sink other boats, its crew couldn't even sink the submarine themselves.
That Time Britain Planned A Fake Invasion of Norway in WWII
How familiar are you with Operation Bodyguard?
Reminder That The Nazis Made A Top General Kill Himself
Even the 'Desert Fox' couldn't escape Hitler's wrath.
The Man Who Took 42 Nazis Captive With A Longsword
He didn't get the nickname "Mad Jack" Churchill for nothing.
John Basilone: The Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
Basilone's contributions to two of World War II's major battles left a larger-than-life legacy.
Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers
It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.
10 Best Military Books, According to War Correspondent and Bestselling Author Damien Lewis
War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.
The Crazy Story of the Only Underwater Sub Battle in History
All the pieces fell into place for this rare historical event.
The British Soldier Who Escaped from Dunkirk by Stealing a Car
James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.
