Operation Torch was a military operation during World War II in which Allied forces invaded North Africa, with the goal of securing the region and opening up a second front against the Axis powers.

The SS Athenia was sunk, resulting in the loss of many lives.

In all the commotion of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, friendly fire casualties were an unfortunate reality resulting in the unnecessary deaths of many Americans.

A miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Dunkirk, France during World War II is depicted in the film “Miracle at Dunkirk.”

The Nazis planned to assassinate the leaders of the Allied powers during World War II, known as the Big Three.

Hitler’s plan was to create a futuristic cavalry using advanced automotive technology during World War II. The plan was ultimately unsuccessful due to logistical and practical issues.

Tank designs in World War II had their fair share of failures. Ferdinand Porsche’s Maus, an indestructible super tank weighing over 200 tons, suffered constant drivetrain problems and only two prototypes were built. Britain’s Covenanter Cruiser Tank lacked sufficient armament and armor protection, while engine cooling issues made it unusable in combat. These tanks were some of the biggest blunders in mechanized warfare.