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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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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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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These Were The United States' Plans If Japan Hadn't Surrendered In WWII
In August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
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Lesser Known Heroes Of World War II
An huge amount of people were involved in World War II but we usually only hear about a few names. Here are some of the lesser known heroes of World War II.
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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The United States Program For WWII German POWs That No One Talks About
Much has been rehashed about World War II, but no one talks about the United States program for WWII German POWs where the U.S. gathered pivotal intelligence.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For Russia If He'd Won WWII
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, and if Hitler's Nazis had come out victorious, he had some plans lined up for Russia.
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The 10 Most Bizarre Coincidences Of World War II
From a possible ancient curse to a dice game ad that seemed to predict Pearl Harbor, here are some of the strange coincidences that happened during WWII.
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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 D-Day That Don't Make Sense
D-Day was certainly effective -- it turned the tide of World War II in the Allies' favor -- but there are still things about it that don't make sense.
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Strange Rules Soldiers Followed During World War II
Even in the chaos of World War II, soldiers on both sides were expected to abide by certain standards. Here are some of the rules they had to follow.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About World War II's Battle Of Los Angeles
World War II's Battle of Los Angeles happened on February 25, 1942, but it wasn't much of a battle at all. Here's what doesn't make sense about it.
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Strict Rules Women Had To Follow During World War II
Societies were globally upended during the horrors of World War II. Women were central to that conflict's changes, and were forced to follow some strict rules.
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The Deadliest Female Assassins Of World War II
World War II was largely fought by men, but women were also involved in clandestine efforts to fight Nazi rule. These were the deadliest female assassins.
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