By Michael E. Haskew
The concept of elite or “special” forces matured during World War II, and the term became synonymous with extraordinary heroism, particularly against long odds. The editors of WWII History magazine have put together a Special Issue, World War II Special Forces, entirely devoted to these units and   More »

By Susan Zimmerman

With war comes untold stories of unbroken spirits. These are universal stories without bounds and sides, some of which remain buried deep in psyches. Then there are those that must be written in order for the survivor to move on. In purging the horrors of war from the   More »

The World War II odyssey of Bob Max made a lasting impression and fueled educational and philanthropic pursuits later in life.   More »

On October 31, 1941, the USS Reuben James became one of America’s first casualties of war—even before war was declared.   More »

The bolt-action British Lee-Enfield rifle proved to be robust, reliable, and effective during the global conflicts of the 20th century.   More »

Ernest Cuneo helped the Roosevelt administration with little fanfare before, during, and after World War II.   More »

The frequent bombing of the beautiful medieval city of Rouen, France, caused widespread death and destruction and resentment to the Allies.   More »

Although first dismissed by some older veterans, soldiers in World War II eventually warmed up to the Lee-Enfield Rifle and came to appreciate its benefits.   More »

Ernest Cuneo helped the Roosevelt administration with little fanfare before, during, and after World War II.   More »

By 1941, war between Germany and the U.S. was inevitable. But a full-on clash might have been delayed if Hitler hadn’t declared war after Pearl Harbor.   More »