War History

Walk through abandoned anti-Russian military tunnels on this volcano at the head of Auckland Harbor.

An inverted staircase above the entrance to the Bethnal Green Underground Station functions as a memorial for people who lost their lives during the worst civilian disaster in the U.K. during World War II.

This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.

A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.

A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.

Above the heads of passersby stands a small statue commemorating soldiers from the Boer War.

This reconstructed castle was once the base of the “Devil King” who almost united the feudal warring states.

The site of a dress rehearsal for D-Day that ended in disaster.

A monument dedicated in memory of the over 100,000 civilian deaths during the liberation of Manila in World War II.

The oldest building in Hargeisa survived the 1988 bombings that destroyed some 70 percent of the city.

Hidden from the ground but visible from above, this arrow target in the New Forest is part of Hampshire's rich World War II history.

This impressive gate is the only remaining remnant of a Spanish naval station.

This historic home has survived wars, drought, and financial woes to become a California landmark.

This mission, established in 1771, is the most remote of California’s Franciscan missions.

This unique blend of Japanese and Western architecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Japanese elites who once ruled Taiwan.

This neatly maintained cemetery honors the sacrifice of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during World War I and World War II.