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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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‘Operation Mincemeat’ Director on How a Mystery Novel and a Corpse Helped the Allies Take Italy

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Why Didn’t the German Navy Attack the Allies on D-Day?

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This Tapestry Is as Long as a Football Field—and Tells the Story of the D-Day Invasion

by Kirstin Fawcett6/6/20224/26/2024

This US Commander Got Blamed for Letting a German Army Escape — and It’s Not Fair

by James Holland6/3/20226/1/2022

When Faced With Simple, Hard Choices, We Need to Be Like Ike—a ‘Designated Son of a Bitch’

by Mark Grimsley6/2/20224/29/2024

My Father, a WWII Veteran, Gave His Sergeant the Ultimate Honor

by Lee Kamlet5/27/20226/1/2022

Allied-Printed Military Money Caused a Black Market Frenzy in Postwar Berlin

by Don Smith5/20/20225/20/2022

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