How WWII Could Have Been Even Worse
An estimated 45 to 60 million people died during World War II, both military and civilians, but it could have gone even worse for a few different reasons.
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10 Terrible Saving Private Ryan Moments, According To A Historian
"Saving Private Ryan" is considered one of the most realistic portrayals of World War II, but a historian says these 10 moments in the film were all wrong.
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What Hitler Planned To Do With The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
For a while during WWII, the Nazi war machine seemed unstoppable as it rolled over Europe and beyond. What did Hitler have planned for the U.S. if he'd won?
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How The Entirety Of Russia Once Ran Out Of Vodka In Less Than 24 Hours
When Russia ran out of vodka in less than 24 hours, it must have been the banger to end all bangers, but there was every reason to celebrate. Here's the story.
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Bizarre Artifacts Found From WWII
The haunting remnants of World War II can be found scattered across the globe, but some of the conflict's discovered artifacts are truly bizarre in nature.
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Weird Details People Ignore About These WWII Generals
The top military leaders of World War II were extraordinary people in an extraordinary time, and a few of these generals had some oft-ignored weird quirks.
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WWII Movies Historians Absolutely Hate
From war epics to fan favorites, these World War II movies make historians cringe. Learn which WWII films get it wrong, and how they distort history.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings
The story of the first use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is well known, but there are some aspects of that terrible day that still don't make sense.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
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Things About Japan's WWII Strategy That Don't Make Sense
Japan's role in World War II is remembered as having a brutal ending, but there are many things about Japan's WWII strategy that don't make sense.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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Things About The Pearl Harbor Attack That Don't Make Sense
The 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, but as well known as it is, there are some things about it that don't make sense.
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Things About World War II That Don't Make Sense
One of humanity's worst conflicts, World War II, has been documented and examined for decades. Yet, there are some facts that still don't make sense.
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Why You'd Never Survive As A Soldier During WWII
World War II wasn't all machine guns and mortar shells -- soldiers also had to watch out for exploding dogs, rotgut liquor, disease, and starvation.
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WWII Details Too Horrific For History Class
World War II is often taught in broad strokes: the players, the battles, and the atrocities. In reality, many of the details are too horrific for history class.
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11 Battles That The Allies Actually Lost During WWII
Before key Allied victories turned the tide of World War II in 1942 and '43, the war was going badly for the Allies. Here are some important battles they lost.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For Japan During And After WWII
Japan was one of Nazi Germany's key allies during World War II. Here's what Hitler hoped to gain from the alliance -- and what it could have meant for Japan.
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Adolf Hitler's Bizarre Hunt For The Holy Grail Explained
Adolf Hitler's nefarious efforts to create a new world order included a bizarre hunt for the Holy Grail, led largely by his right-hand-man, Heinrich Himmler.
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The Worst Ways To Die In World War II
World War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
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What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII
History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.
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Why Did WWII Helmets Have Nets?
If you've ever watched a WWII movie or seen images of the conflict, you've probably seen those helmets with nets. Maybe you even wondered what they're for.
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What It Was Like The Day Hitler Died
On April 30, 1945, one of history's most infamous evil villains ignominiously died. But was it like for everyone else on the day that Adolf Hitler died?
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Famous People Who Actually Served During WWII
Millions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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The Final Months Of Anne Frank
Anne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.
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