World War II Pictures That Didn’t Make It Into Schools

Published on 06/28/2018
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Close Kamikaze Call

Even with a success rate of only 19%, Kamikaze pilots struck fear into the hearts of sailors aboard Navy vessels. Here, a Kamikaze pilot narrowly misses his target, thanks to the sharp shooting of the sailors on board.

Close Kamikaze Call

Close Kamikaze Call

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Strange Tactics

A number of myths circulate around the popular image of the polar bear costume in Germany. Adopted as a public mascot, it promoted calm in the face of the war. However, some believe that the disguise was used by German solider to scout out the enemy.

Strange Tactics

Strange Tactics

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