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Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’ Why this US Army tank unit proudly calls itself ‘The Bastards’

By Capt. Charlie Anderson

/ Jun 15 2021

Here’s why the MG42 is basically immortal Here’s why the MG42 is basically immortal

By Chris Capelluto

/ Jun 14 2021

‘Battlefield V’ is a buggy, yet totally fun return to World War II ‘Battlefield V’ is a buggy, yet totally fun return to World War II

/ Jun 10 2021

8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy 8 iconic photos from the D-Day invasion of Normandy

/ Jun 6 2021

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day ‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 6 2021

The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII The Omaha Beach landing in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ changed how we look at WWII

/ Jun 4 2021

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This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

/ Jun 4 2021

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This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II This A-10’s new paint job pays tribute to the original flying tank of World War II

/ May 7 2021

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‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend ‘Gallantry, guts and gumption’ — The two-hour battle in the Pacific that turned a Navy captain into a legend

/ Apr 9 2021

These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII These incredible colorized photos capture life on the front lines of WWII

/ Apr 9 2021

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That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama That time Hitler’s nephew joined the US Navy to fight his evil uncle is the ultimate family drama

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 9 2021

We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons We salute Maj. Dick Bong, for obvious reasons

/ Mar 8 2021

The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit The guys behind ‘Snatch’ and ‘Top Gun’ team up to make a WWII caper about Britain’s first black ops unit

/ Mar 1 2021

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Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate Marine who served on Iwo Jima recalls the time a Japanese soldier asked for some of his hot chocolate

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 23 2021

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US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee US deports Nazi concentration camp guard living in Tennessee

/ Feb 21 2021

How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II How an army of artists and tricksters conned the Nazis and bluffed their way to victory in World War II

/ Feb 20 2021

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What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient What it was like fighting on Iwo Jima, according to a Marine Medal of Honor recipient

/ Feb 20 2021

The darkest moment in ‘Jaws’ had nothing to do with that shark The darkest moment in ‘Jaws’ had nothing to do with that shark

/ Feb 5 2021

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76 years ago, Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery 76 years ago, Audie Murphy earned his Medal of Honor with nothing but a burning tank destroyer’s .50 cal and insane bravery

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2021

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America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107 America’s oldest living Marine, a trailblazer for women in the service, has died at 107

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 18 2021

We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart We salute this World War II veteran for surviving two pandemics a century apart

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 12 2021

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He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism He spent three years as a POW during WWII. Now he’s finally being recognized for his heroism

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 8 2021

That Time Hitler’s Nephew Viciously Denounced Uncle Adolf In An American Magazine That Time Hitler’s Nephew Viciously Denounced Uncle Adolf In An American Magazine

/ Dec 23 2020

Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!” Surrounded. Low on supplies. Freezing. The Nazis demanded his surrender. He replied: ‘Nuts!”

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 22 2020

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Inglourious Basterds’ 10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Inglourious Basterds’

/ Dec 15 2020

You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car You can now own Gen. Patton’s WWII Command Car

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs Storm the blocky beaches of Normandy with these excellent WWII Lego knock-offs

/ Dec 10 2020

You can now own a battle-scarred American flag that US troops planted on Omaha Beach on D-Day You can now own a battle-scarred American flag that US troops planted on Omaha Beach on D-Day

/ Dec 10 2020

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The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks The Army Hints At Bringing Back World War II Uniforms, And The Internet Freaks

By Adam Weinstein

/ Dec 10 2020

Watch This Vintage WWII Fighter Jet Literally Tear Up A Runway During Takeoff Watch This Vintage WWII Fighter Jet Literally Tear Up A Runway During Takeoff

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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You Can Now Own This Ridiculous 1944 German Kettenkrad Armored Motorcycle Tank You Can Now Own This Ridiculous 1944 German Kettenkrad Armored Motorcycle Tank

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

The Gear Locker

You Can Now Own A Classic World War II Escape-And-Evasion Knife You Can Now Own A Classic World War II Escape-And-Evasion Knife

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier, has died Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier, has died

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 8 2020

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‘I can’t imagine doing this in boots’ — Soldiers revisit Currahee Mountain of ‘Band of Brothers’ fame ‘I can’t imagine doing this in boots’ — Soldiers revisit Currahee Mountain of ‘Band of Brothers’ fame

/ Dec 2 2020

Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’ Netflix’s new WWII miniseries looks like ‘Band of Brothers’ meets ‘A Scanner Darkly’

/ Dec 2 2020

The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote

By Chris DeRose

/ Dec 2 2020

‘The Liberator’ is a visually stunning and grim World War II series unlike any other ‘The Liberator’ is a visually stunning and grim World War II series unlike any other

/ Dec 2 2020

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The forgotten soldiers behind Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’ The forgotten soldiers behind Netflix’s ‘The Liberator’

/ Dec 2 2020

Here’s a bunch of photos from World War II that prove regulation haircuts don’t win wars Here’s a bunch of photos from World War II that prove regulation haircuts don’t win wars

/ Dec 1 2020

Gen George S. Patton: Tough. Pugnacious. Poet? Gen George S. Patton: Tough. Pugnacious. Poet?

By Adam Weinstein

/ Nov 27 2020

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An F-15 is rocking a WWII paint job to honor a B-17 pilot who gave his life to save a wounded crewman An F-15 is rocking a WWII paint job to honor a B-17 pilot who gave his life to save a wounded crewman

/ Nov 22 2020

New Netflix series follows the WWII soldiers who liberated Dachau New Netflix series follows the WWII soldiers who liberated Dachau

/ Oct 20 2020

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The Polish Navy is defusing the biggest WWII bomb it has ever uncovered The Polish Navy is defusing the biggest WWII bomb it has ever uncovered

/ Oct 13 2020

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Retired WWII Marine Visits Pacific Battle Site Retired WWII Marine Visits Pacific Battle Site

/ Oct 8 2020

76 years ago, this WWII paratrooper threw himself on a grenade to save his buddies 76 years ago, this WWII paratrooper threw himself on a grenade to save his buddies

/ Sep 20 2020

76 years ago, this WWII paratrooper threw himself on a grenade to save his buddies 76 years ago, this WWII paratrooper threw himself on a grenade to save his buddies

/ Sep 20 2020

Meet the last survivor of America’s most lethal World War II sub Meet the last survivor of America’s most lethal World War II sub

/ Sep 1 2020

Historic Pearl Harbor PBY Catalinas to fly again for 75th anniversary of the end of World War II Historic Pearl Harbor PBY Catalinas to fly again for 75th anniversary of the end of World War II

/ Aug 21 2020

Never-before-seen footage reveals the horror and heroism of World War II’s final days in ‘Apocalypse ‘45’ Never-before-seen footage reveals the horror and heroism of World War II’s final days in ‘Apocalypse ‘45’

/ Aug 20 2020

Trailer for World War II Documentary Apocalypse ’45 Trailer for World War II Documentary Apocalypse ’45

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 20 2020

A WWII veteran remembers the day the war ended: ‘We all ran outside and cheered’ A WWII veteran remembers the day the war ended: ‘We all ran outside and cheered’

/ Aug 16 2020

In East Asia, scars of WWII still raw 75 years after V-J day In East Asia, scars of WWII still raw 75 years after V-J day

/ Aug 15 2020

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74th Anniversary of V-J Day 74th Anniversary of V-J Day

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 15 2020

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A WWI Code Talker sings the Marine Corps hymn in Navajo A WWI Code Talker sings the Marine Corps hymn in Navajo

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 14 2020

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Watch a WWII Code Talker sing the Marine Corps hymn in Navajo Watch a WWII Code Talker sing the Marine Corps hymn in Navajo

By Adam Weinstein

/ Aug 14 2020

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How the battle of Iwo Jima defined shared moments How the battle of Iwo Jima defined shared moments

By Patrick Baker

/ Aug 13 2020

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How the battle of Iwo Jima defined shared moments How the battle of Iwo Jima defined shared moments

By Patrick Baker

/ Aug 13 2020

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A Navy flattop just rolled up in Hawaii laden with World War II-era warbirds A Navy flattop just rolled up in Hawaii laden with World War II-era warbirds

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 12 2020

WWII-era warbirds arrive in Hawaii on the USS Essex WWII-era warbirds arrive in Hawaii on the USS Essex

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 12 2020

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Trump said the 1918 Spanish flu ‘probably ended’ World War II, which definitely ended in 1945 Trump said the 1918 Spanish flu ‘probably ended’ World War II, which definitely ended in 1945

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 11 2020

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How the atomic bombing of Nagasaki spared the Greatest Generation How the atomic bombing of Nagasaki spared the Greatest Generation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 9 2020

Here’s why the pilot of Enola Gay had no regrets about dropping the first atom bomb Here’s why the pilot of Enola Gay had no regrets about dropping the first atom bomb

/ Aug 6 2020

This 94-year-old went to work as an original ‘Rosie’ during World War II. Now, she’s making face masks. This 94-year-old went to work as an original ‘Rosie’ during World War II. Now, she’s making face masks.

/ Aug 2 2020

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis The sinking of the USS Indianapolis

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 27 2020