What are some of the most interesting little known WW2 stories?

One little known story is about the Navajo code talkers. The Navajo language was used as a secret code by the Marines. The Japanese were never able to break it. It was a very effective way of communication during battles.

The story of the Lost Battalion is another. Trapped behind enemy lines, they were cut off from supplies and support. They had to fight off the enemy while slowly starving and running out of ammunition. The sense of isolation and impending doom in that situation made it a truly scary story of WW1.

Well, there was the case of a mule that became a sort of mascot for a regiment. This mule was very stubborn. One day, it refused to move from its spot right in the path of a supply convoy. The soldiers tried everything to get it to budge. In the end, they had to unload all the supplies and carry them around the mule. It was quite a comical sight.

The story of Jan Ruff - O'Herne is well - known. She was a Dutch - East Indies woman who was among those forced into sexual slavery. She was very outspoken about her experiences later in life, which helped raise awareness globally.

A group of American soldiers once painted their faces and uniforms to blend in with the forest, for a covert mission. But they accidentally used the wrong kind of paint which smelled really bad. As they moved through the forest, animals kept running away from them in disgust. It was a comical sight and also a bit of a giveaway to the enemy, but luckily they managed to complete their mission without major issues.

The love story of Raden Saleh and Oetari. Raden Saleh was a famous painter. They had a love story that was not widely known but was full of passion. Their relationship was a blend of art, culture and personal affection.

A little - known D - Day story is about the role of the French Resistance. They had been secretly gathering intelligence for months before D - Day. On the day of the invasion, they carried out sabotage operations all over Normandy. They cut communication lines, blew up bridges that the Germans could have used to reinforce their positions, and provided crucial information to the Allied forces about German troop movements.

Sure. There was the story of the Coastwatchers. These were Allied personnel, often local islanders, who were stationed on various Pacific islands. They would keep watch for Japanese movements and report back. Their information was invaluable for Allied operations. For example, they could warn of approaching Japanese ships or planes, allowing the Allies to prepare defenses or plan attacks.

There could be a story about a greyhound that was used in espionage. It was trained to carry small, encrypted messages between Allied spies in enemy - occupied territory. The greyhound's ability to move quickly and quietly made it a perfect courier, and this story might have become well - known due to the unique and dangerous role the dog played.

There was the story of the Monuments Men. These were a group of soldiers and art historians whose task was to protect and rescue artworks and historical monuments during the war. They worked hard to safeguard Europe's cultural heritage from destruction by the Nazis.