Unearthed World War II Pictures Show A Never-Before-Seen Side of History

Pillboxes

Pillboxes were nothing like what the name suggests. They were in fact discrete concrete guard posts featuring slots or holes. Through these, short-range weapons could be fired without risking fireback. This photo depicts a German pillbox that has suffered some massive structural damage. This wreckage most likely came from an American tank firing at it. 

Advertisement

Next Page →

The More You Know

  • Captain Morgan Was An Actual Person Who Existed
  • In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.
  • The First Face on the $1 Bill Was Not George Washington
  • George Washington owned a whiskey distillery.
Next Page →