world war 2

54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive

During the Battle of the Bulge, the Nazis had intended on surrounding the Allies, crushing them, and chasing them out of Europe. However, the Allied Army had other plans.

By Mark Oliver • Dec 22, 2017

54 Battle Of The Bulge Photos That Capture The Nazis’ Brutal Last Ditch Counteroffensive

During the Battle of the Bulge, the Nazis had intended on surrounding the Allies, crushing them, and chasing them out of Europe. However, the Allied Army had other plans.

By Mark Oliver • December 22, 2017

21 Harrowing Images From The Chinese Civil War

From the soldiers on the battlefields to the civilians caught in the crossfire, these are the most powerful photos of the Chinese Civil War.

By John Kuroski • Dec 20, 2017

21 Harrowing Images From The Chinese Civil War

From the soldiers on the battlefields to the civilians caught in the crossfire, these are the most powerful photos of the Chinese Civil War.

By John Kuroski • December 20, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • Dec 15, 2017

Operation Husky: How Mobster Lucky Luciano Aided The U.S. In WWII

After a mysterious attack and to prepare for the invasion of Sicily in Operation Husky, the U.S. turned to an unlikely source for help: Lucky Luciano and the Italian Mafia.

By John Kuroski • December 15, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski • Dec 8, 2017

Meet Tsutomu Yamaguchi, The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs

Hear from Tsutomu Yamaguchi, the survivor ("hibakusha") who endured the Hiroshima blast only to flee home to Nagasaki, where he survived that bombing too.

By John Kuroski • December 8, 2017

Five Japanese Warships Sunk During Battle Of Leyte Gulf Discovered

These warships from the Battle of Leyte Gulf were found in late November by a team led by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 8, 2017

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Five Japanese Warships Sunk During Battle Of Leyte Gulf Discovered

These warships from the Battle of Leyte Gulf were found in late November by a team led by billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 8, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • Dec 7, 2017

Dickin Medal Recipients From Sgt Reckless To Simon The Cat

Dickin Medal honorees like Sgt Reckless the horse are among history's bravest animals to ever serve during wartime.

By All That's Interesting • December 7, 2017

The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created.

By Gabe Paoletti • Dec 6, 2017

The Story Of The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte — Hitler’s 1,000 Ton Super Tank

The Landkreuzer P. 1000 Ratte would have been the largest, heaviest tank ever created.

By Gabe Paoletti • December 6, 2017

How The Allies Used A Ghost Army To Fool The Nazis And Win World War II

In 1944 the Allies used a "Ghost Army" of inflatable tanks and personnel carriers to fool German recon missions.

By Wyatt Redd • Dec 5, 2017

How The Allies Used A Ghost Army To Fool The Nazis And Win World War II

In 1944 the Allies used a "Ghost Army" of inflatable tanks and personnel carriers to fool German recon missions.

By Wyatt Redd • December 5, 2017

33 Vintage U.S.O. Tour Photos – From Marilyn Monroe To Frank Sinatra

From World War II onward, these star-studded shows lifted a nation's morale.

By Joel Stice • Nov 29, 2017

33 Vintage U.S.O. Tour Photos – From Marilyn Monroe To Frank Sinatra

From World War II onward, these star-studded shows lifted a nation's morale.

By Joel Stice • November 29, 2017

6 Tragic Movies That Were More Horrifying In Real Life

The real-life events in these tragic movies are more horrifying than anything Hollywood could have imagined.

By Laura Martisiute • Nov 28, 2017

6 Tragic Movies That Were More Horrifying In Real Life

The real-life events in these tragic movies are more horrifying than anything Hollywood could have imagined.

By Laura Martisiute • November 28, 2017