world war 2

Wladyslaw Szpilman And The Incredible True Story Of “The Pianist”

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Jewish pianist living in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. He didn't know that his musical abilities would save his own life.

By Kara Goldfarb • Nov 6, 2021

Wladyslaw Szpilman And The Incredible True Story Of “The Pianist”

Wladyslaw Szpilman was a Jewish pianist living in Warsaw, Poland during World War II. He didn't know that his musical abilities would save his own life.

By Kara Goldfarb • November 6, 2021

The Story Of Desmond Doss That Was Too Heroic Even For ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 6, 2021

The Story Of Desmond Doss That Was Too Heroic Even For ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

Though he refused to fire a gun, Desmond Doss became one of the most legendary soldiers of World War II — and saved 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa.

By Erin Kelly • November 6, 2021

An Israeli Court Just Halted The Auction Of A Nazi Tattoo Kit Used To Brand Prisoners At Auschwitz

The Auschwitz tattoo kit is one of only three others like it in the world and was expected to sell for up to $40,000 at auction in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 5, 2021

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An Israeli Court Just Halted The Auction Of A Nazi Tattoo Kit Used To Brand Prisoners At Auschwitz

The Auschwitz tattoo kit is one of only three others like it in the world and was expected to sell for up to $40,000 at auction in Israel.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 5, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 5, 2021

From Nazi-Hunting To Covert Missions: Inside The Military Career Of Actor Christopher Lee

The celebrated British actor claimed to have served in a number of secret organizations during World War II, but some have accused him of exaggerating his role.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 5, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 4, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Violet Bonham Carter, The Outspoken Grandmother Of Helena Bonham Carter

A skilled orator and activist, Lady Violet Asquith took Britain’s Liberal Party by storm — and made it onto Hitler’s most wanted list in the process.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • Nov 4, 2021

29 Heart-Rending Anne Frank Quotes That Reveal The Power Of Hope

These heart-rending, life-affirming Anne Frank quotes and photos can teach us all about courage and reveal that hope is always possible.

By John Kuroski • November 4, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Alexey Maresyev, The Soviet Fighter Pilot That The Nazis Simply Couldn’t Kill

After being shot down and surviving 18 days in the wilderness, Alexey Petrovich Maresyev miraculously returned to the skies to take on the Nazis — despite losing both of his legs.

By Mark Shiffer • Oct 26, 2021

The Astounding Story Of Alexey Maresyev, The Soviet Fighter Pilot That The Nazis Simply Couldn’t Kill

After being shot down and surviving 18 days in the wilderness, Alexey Petrovich Maresyev miraculously returned to the skies to take on the Nazis — despite losing both of his legs.

By Mark Shiffer • October 26, 2021

America’s Best Fighter Pilot Of World War II Downed 40 Planes – And Died In A Simple Training Mission

Richard "Dick" Bong was one of the most successful fighter pilots his commanding officers had ever seen before dying in a test flight in August 1945.

By William DeLong • Oct 25, 2021

America’s Best Fighter Pilot Of World War II Downed 40 Planes – And Died In A Simple Training Mission

Richard "Dick" Bong was one of the most successful fighter pilots his commanding officers had ever seen before dying in a test flight in August 1945.

By William DeLong • October 25, 2021

Why John Basilone Might Be The Most Badass Marine Of World War II

Marine John Basilone, a hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, once said that he was a "plain soldier" — he was wrong.

By William DeLong • Oct 22, 2021

Why John Basilone Might Be The Most Badass Marine Of World War II

Marine John Basilone, a hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, once said that he was a "plain soldier" — he was wrong.

By William DeLong • October 22, 2021

Inside The Shocking Origins Of The ‘America First’ Movement

The original America First Committee began as an anti-war movement devoted to keeping the U.S. out of World War II. But it quickly evolved into something far more ugly.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Oct 21, 2021

Inside The Shocking Origins Of The ‘America First’ Movement

The original America First Committee began as an anti-war movement devoted to keeping the U.S. out of World War II. But it quickly evolved into something far more ugly.

By Jaclyn Anglis • October 21, 2021