War History

Situated in a bustling intersection, this "mobile" monument that honors local veterans from five different wars has moved several times but appears to have found its final resting place.

A World War I relic found in the middle of a modern residential area.

One of the earliest Ataturk monuments commemorates the victory of the Turkish War of Independence.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

Under the streets of La Rochelle, a former wartime bunker holds some surprising secrets.

Taken as a war trophy in 1739, this Portuguese bell now hangs in an ancient Hindu temple.

During World War II, locals rallied together to buy this plane to support the war effort.

Belgium's national heroine turned spy sacrificed her life to combat German occupation.

French sculptor Paul Moreau-Vauthier transformed the site of a 19th-century massacre into a haunting memorial.

Witness to Nazi occupation, this bunker has managed to soldier on to this day.

This relief sculpture depicts America’s most famous coffee break.

A monument marking the first airplane flights in Japan hints at the dark history behind its peaceful park setting.

This 16th-century cannon is thought to be the oldest piece of forge-welded wrought iron in India.

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

A poignant tribute from a local legend paying tribute to his son.

This cemetery contains a small fraction of the hundreds of Sierra Leoneans who died in the world wars.

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.

This public amphitheater was once a key part of Monaco’s defense strategy.