The Long, Strange History of the Maunsell Sea Forts
The eerie and abandoned World War II relics remain standing to this day.
6 Incredible Female Spies of World War II
These women risked their lives to assist the Allies' cause in World War II.
This Hard-Luck WWII Soldier Survived the Bataan Death March, Torture, and the Atomic Bomb
His captivity began with the infamous Bataan Death March and only ended with the surrender of Japan.
5 Dramatic WWII POW Escape Attempts—All By the Same Pilot
His exploits as an escapee may have earned him a spot in Hollywood lore.
War Bonds: True Stories of Love and Marriage During World War II
As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.
This Forgotten Bomber Wreaked Havoc on the Nazis in World War II
It was known as the “Havoc”—and for good reason.
The Guadalcanal Battle: An Eyewitness Account of One of the Most Pivotal Offensives of World War II
Combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis recounts what he saw when the Allies invaded the island of Guadalcanal in 1942.
10 Eeriest Unsolved Mysteries of World War II
Ghost trains, unexplained aerial phenomena, and disappeared men still haunt World War II scholars.
The French General Who Broke Free from an Inescapable Nazi Prison
The Germans believed their castle prison was inescapable—they were wrong.
Meet the British Soldier Who May Have Spared Hitler's Life During WWI
The German soldier nodded in thanks, then disappeared.
New Documentary Naples '44 is a Devastating Portrait of the Tolls of War
Based on Norman Lewis' acclaimed memoir, the film explores the aftermath of Germany's occupation of Naples.
The Soviet Conspiracy That Nearly Triggered WWIII
Did a Soviet captain sacrifice his ship and crew to divert an apocalyptic scenario?
The Strangest Battle of WWII: The Fight for Castle Itter
On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.
The 15-Year-Old Marine
Author Mack Maloney interviews his father-in-law, Dick Kennedy, who enlisted in the Marines as a teenager in 1943.
