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

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

TREASURED READING

STORY OF WAC BATTALION HEADING TO HOLLYWOOD

COMBAT PHOTOGRAPHER REMEMBERED

SUNKEN U.S. SUB LOCATED

EFFORTS RAMP UP TO LOCATE UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE

‘THE TOUGHEST SITUATION OF MY LIFE’

VOICES FROM THE PAST

ISLAND FORTRESS

WHERE TO STAY AND EAT

WHAT ELSE TO SEE AND DO

WHEN YOU GO

CODEBREAKERS IN PERIL • U.S. Navy personnel on Corregidor continued deciphering Japanese messages even as the enemy closed in—and they knew they couldn’t be taken alive

JOHN FORD AT MIDWAY • The Hollywood director found himself in the middle of the action at a pivotal time in the Pacific War

RAMPAGE IN THE PACIFIC • Unexpected cooperation between Germany and the Soviet Union led to a German raider wreaking havoc in the South Seas

DOUBLE TROUBLE

DISNEY’S WAR • A new exhibit at the National WWII Museum explores the popular studio’s contributions to victory.

BALANCING ACT • How did Turkey— completely surrounded by warring powers—remain neutral during most of World War II ?

TO THE BITTER END

GERMAN VS. SOVIET

MASTERS OF MENDACITY

MIXED COMPANY • COMPANY OF HEROES 3 Relic Entertainment/SEGA. $59.95. Microsoft Windows, Playstation 5, and Xbox series X/S.

PAVLOV’S HOUSE

PROFESSIONALS

WAR’S END • We altered this photo from the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri to create one inaccuracy. What is it?

OUT OF THE ORDINARY