5 Incredible WW2 Stories You’ve Never Heard

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From candy that saved soldiers to a tiny dog turned hero, here are five surprising World War II stories, including chocolate bombs, Operation Mincemeat, and even Chef Boyardee’s role in the war. #ww2 #worldwar2 #military #history 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - The WWII Bomber Who Dropped Chocolate Over Germany 02:12 - Operation Mincemeat: The Trojan Horse of World War II 03:59 - How Tootsie Rolls Saved the Troops 05:10 - Chef Boyardee Goes to War 06:44 - The Tiny Dog Who Became a World War II Hero Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/