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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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When the British Needed to Gather Intelligence, They Used This Armored Car

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During WWII Italian Commandos Were Tasked to Ride Torpedoes. It Didn’t End Well.

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What made the Hellcat Such an Effective Zero Buster?

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Australia’s Home-Grown Boomerang Fighter Wasn’t Great, But It Was the Best They Could Do

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Meet the Beetles

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The Soviets’ New-and-Improved Destroyer Was Neither New Nor an Improvement

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This German Dive-Bomber Terrified the Brits in 1940. What Made the ‘Jericho Trumpet’ So Frightening?

by Larry Porges2/10/20232/10/2023

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