What Happened To The WWII German Saboteurs Who Tried To Blow Up America?
In 1942, a group of German saboteurs embarked on a bizarre plot to attack American manufacturing and transportation assets. It did not go as planned.
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What Happened To The Bodies From The Battle Of Stalingrad?
The Battle of Stalingrad was a major World War II conflict that took place August 23, 1942 to February 2, 1943. Here's what happened to the bodies afterward.
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The Strange Hitler Conspiracy Theory That Would Change Everything
Conspiracy theories are everywhere, so of course there are many surrounding infamous genocidal fascist Adolf Hitler. Here's one that would change everything.
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What Happened To The Bodies From Iwo Jima?
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in 1945 during World War II between American and Japanese forces. Here's what happened to the bodies after the conflict.
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What Happened To The Bodies At Okinawa?
The Battle of Okinawa was fought between the United States and Japan in 1945 - resulted in almost 250,000 deaths. Here's what happened to the bodies.
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The Most Popular Jobs During WWII
It took millions of combatants to fight World War II -- and millions of civilians to keep them all fed, clothed, armed, connected, and entertained.
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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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What Hitler Really Thought Of Japan's Attack On Pearl Harbor
When Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it was a surprise to everyone, even world leaders. Here's what Hitler really thought about it.
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What Happened To Hitler's Wealth After He Died?
During his ascension to power that led to World War II, Adolf Hitler amassed a fortune in a variety of ways. Here's what happened to his wealth after he died.
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Hitler's Lies That People Actually Believed
Adolf Hitler used lies and propaganda to rise to power in Germany and wage the deadliest war in history. Here are some of the falsehoods that found traction.
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What Would Have Happened If Hitler Was Caught At The End Of World War II?
Adolf Hitler's enemies were closing in when he died by suicide. But here's what could have happened if Hitler was caught at the end of World War II.
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What The World Would Look Like If WWII Never Happened
World War II drove many atrocities, technological developments, and shifts in the world's socio-political landscape. So what if it never happened?
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Why An American Teacher Was Beheaded Per Hitler's Request
Mildred Fish-Harnack was a teacher from Wisconsin who ended up in Germany during the rise of the Nazi regime. Here's why she was beheaded per Hitler's request.
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Things Found At Adolf Hitler's Death Scene
Adolf Hitler's body was destroyed on his orders, along with many official documents, but there were still lots of things found at his bunker death scene.
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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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Why England Banned White Bread During World War II
During World War II it was all hands on deck and everyone made sacrifices, even of little things. Here's why England specifically banned white bread in WWII.
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A Look At Hitler's Drug Use During World War II
Hitler's seemingly tireless energy and charisma helped his efforts to rally supporters during World War II, but his drug use was likely fueling him all along.
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20 Worst Generals Of World War II
World War II picked up the pace after the mechanized warfare in World War I. Not all of its military leaders made the best of it, and some were just awful.
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Who Was Mohammed Helmy, The Doctor Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust?
Mohammed Helmy was a doctor who risked his life to save Jews during the Holocaust. He was honored by Israel's Yad Vashem memorial center in 2013.
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The Real Reason Harry Truman Turned On Oppenheimer After WWII
After World War II, President Harry Truman turned on J. Robert Oppenheimer, who oversaw the creation of the atomic bomb. Here's what happened.
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The Nazi Commander Who Stopped Hitler From Bombing Paris During World War II
Among his other failures, Hitler failed at destroying Paris, which was on his dictatorial bucket list. One of his generals intervened and kept Paris whole.
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Joe DiMaggio's Father Was A Target Of Xenophobia During WWII Despite His Son's Fame
Despite being an American and a legend in baseball, Joe DiMaggio's fame was not enough to stop his family from being discriminated against during WWII.
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The Most Under-Appreciated Allied Victory Of WWII
One important Allied victory in World War II was also one of the most under appreciated. Here's why the Battle of the Bulge was so crucial.
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How Did Germany 'Denazify' After WWII?
After the end of World War II, Germany had the difficult job of 'denazifying' the country, expunging all Nazi influence from its laws and culture.
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The Unusual Material Used For Bridal Gowns During WWII
Women during and after World War II were resourceful in making their wedding gowns.
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Why The US' Operation Tidal Wave Proved To Be An Early Failure In WWII
On paper, the U.S. WWII mission "Operation Tidal Wave" seemed like a strategic move. But due to miscalculations and pilot errors, it turned into a catastrophe.
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How Some Manhattan Project Scientists Attempted To Prevent The Use Of The Atomic Bomb
Oddly enough, some of the very scientists involved with the creation of the atomic bomb objected to its use.
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