Friday, June 6, marks 81 years since the allied forces of World War II stormed the beaches of Normandy, France on D-Day. The amphibious assault – codenamed Operation Overlord – involved landing ...

A set of top-secret WW2 maps that were crucial to the success of the Allied forces during the iconic D-Day landings was discovered in a cardboard box. The maps, which were snagged for a mere £10 ($13) ...

World War II was the height of industrialized total war. Nations clashed on the sea, land, and in the air. Entire economies retooled with the express purpose of filling a vast global supply chain of ...

WIESBADEN, Germany — Over 80 years ago, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy in a bold assault that changed the course of history and set the standard for coalition warfare. The lessons ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. In the wake of World War 2, the United States emerged as ...

Sergeant David Akui walked along Waimanalo Beach on the morning of Dec. 8, 1941, and spotted what he thought was a sea turtle ...

Feared by pilots, tank crews, and infantry alike, the German 88mm Flak gun became the most versatile and deadly artillery piece of World War II. Originally designed for anti-aircraft use, it proved ...