World War II

World War II magazine covers every aspect of history's greatest modern conflict with vivid, revealing, and evocative writing from top historians and journalists. Each issue provides a lively mix of stories about soldiers, leaders, tactics, weapons, and little-known incidents of the war, including riveting firsthand battle accounts and reviews of books, movies, and video games. And the most authoritative magazine on the war features a striking design that highlights rare, archival photographs and detailed battle maps to convey the drama and excitement of the most famous battles and campaigns.

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World War II • VOL. 36, NO. 5 FEBRUARY2022

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY • Join hosts Claire and Alex as they explore—week by week—the people and events that have shaped the world we live in.

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WHEN YOU GO

DEATH OF A U-BOAT • German submarine U-352 became notorious for all the wrong reasons

OH LORD, HOW I WANT TO GO HOME • A soldier and poet documents life in Japan’s Cabanatuan prison camp

TANK BUSTER

ALL TOGETHER NOW • Singing provided soldiers with an essential release—provided they got to sing the songs their way

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MAN ON A MISSION • A soldier’s photos document the Allies’ grueling march north through Italy and France

TOM LANDRY’S TOUCHDOWN • Long before he molded the Dallas Cowboys into Super Bowl champions, the legendary NFL coach honed his fighting instincts in the flak-filled skies above Europe

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

A DISTINCTION DEFERRED

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TOTAL WAR A People’s History of World War II • By Kate Clements, Paul Cornish, Vikki Hawkins. 288 pp. Thames & Hudson, 2021. $50.

CAMP CONFIDENTIAL: America’s Secret Nazis • Directed by Daniel Sivan, Mor Loushy. 35 minutes. Netflix, 2021.

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YOUNG READERS • Fresh titles for budding World War II buffs ages 9 through 15+

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DON’T LOOK NOW • We altered this photo of British soldiers undergoing machine gun training to create one inaccuracy. What is it?

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