Here are some crazy facts you probably don't know about WW2.
1. In the final moths of WWII, Japan plotted to use plague as a weapon against the U.S. civilians in San Diego, California. They hoped their plot would spread terror and prevent Americans from attacking, but Japan surrendered 5 weeks before the plan was carried out.
2. The British created a completely fake army named the Fourth Army that they successfully used to draw German forces away from invasion, many times, including in the Normandy landings.
3. In WWII India produced the largest volunteer army in history, with over 2.5 mullion men. Their bravery was recognized with 4,000 decorations and 38 members of the Indian Army receiving a Victoria Cross or the George Cross.
4. The banshee-like scream made by WWII dive bombers was produced by two wind sirens installed on the wings, called ‘Jericho’s Trumpet’ by the Nazis, and was meant to intimidate people below.
5. A bear fought in the Polish Army in WWII and was officially enlisted as a soldier, then a Private and then became a Corporal. He carried annumition, knows how to salute loved beer and smoked cigarettes.