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.

World War II

CONTRIBUTORS

NOT FIT FOR POLITE CONVERSATION…

FROM THE EDITOR

C-46 WRECKAGE DISCOVERED IN HIMALAYAS

TAKE A VIRTUAL DIVE TO SUNKEN SUB

ANNE FRANK MYSTERY SOLVED?

DIRECTOR’S STORYLINE TAKES PERSONAL TWIST

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL FOR “GHOST ARMY”

ASK WWII

BOLT FROM THE BLUE • I spotted this footlocker at a yard sale in Pahrump, Nevada. My dad, now 98, is a World War II vet and my wife is a Vietnam vet, so we spent a lot of time talking about the footlocker and wondered if Rocky was still alive or what his story was. I’d like to return it to him or his family if possible; can you help me interpret its insignia? —Phillip Berendsen, Pahrump, Nevada

OFF TRACK

TRUE COLORS

WHEN YOU GO

THE CHOSEN FEW • An elite special operations force, the 1st Ranger Battalion, rubbed Patton the wrong way — until he saw what they had to offer

BUTCHER OF BATAAN • Masaharu Homma’s troops committed countless atrocities in the Philippines. The pivotal question during the Japanese general’s war-crimes trial: had he known?

BATTERING RAM

GLOVES OFF

A STITCH IN TIME • Panel by panel, the Overlord Embroidery in Portsmouth, England, illustrates the saga of D-Day

BROTHER IN ARMS • A soldier’s bond with his platoon sergeant resonates across generations

BLOOD MONEY

LOOKING BACK— AND GAZING SIDEWAYS

SIMPLE, HARD CHOICES

HISTORY NET

VICTORY COUNT • We altered this photo of a proud Royal Air Force fighter pilot to create one inaccuracy. What is it ?

ONE FOR THE TEAM

UNITED STATE PRECIOUS METALS