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Magazine Archives:World War II

Every issue of World War II magazine is packed with powerful stories about the campaigns, commanders, strategies, and the everyday men and women who fought the world’s largest and deadliest conflict. Written by leading historians and journalists, World War II uncovers fresh perspectives on the war’s triumphs and blunders. Special sections test your wits, showcase weapons, explore worldwide travel destinations for war buffs, and, in collaboration with the National WWII Museum, expertly answer readers’ questions about artifacts found in dusty attics or long-forgotten trunks.

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During the War Years, Posters From the American Homefront Told You What to Do — And What Not to Do

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If you needed some motivation during the war years, there was probably a poster for that.

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An SAS Rescue Mission Mission Gone Wrong

by Gavin Mortimer4/2/20242/12/2024
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Could These American Paratroopers Stop the Germans from Reaching Utah Beach on D-Day?

by James M. Fenelon3/26/20242/12/2024
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The Explosion of Mount Hood

by Steven Trent Smith3/19/20242/12/2024
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You Might Be Surprised to Learn What This Resort Hotel Did During World War II

by Barbara Noe Kennedy 3/12/20242/12/2024
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Filmed During WWII, This Italian War Film Started Its Own Cinematic Genre

by Tom Huntington3/5/20242/12/2024
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This P-38 Pilot Shot Down Five Germans in Five Minutes: Meet Scrappy the Ace

by Christopher Warner2/27/20242/12/2024
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This English Farmer Built a Lancaster Simulator—James Holland Just Had to see It

by James Holland2/20/20242/8/2024
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Did These Vichy Paramilitary Troops Suffer Reprisals After the War?

by Gavin Mortimer2/16/20242/12/2024
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New Data Casts Light on WWII Weather

by World War II Staff2/15/20242/12/2024

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