The History Of World War 2, The Conflict That Shaped Our World

Meet Adrian Carton de Wiart, The Soldier Who Could Not Be Killed

Over the course of four wars in six decades, Adrian Carton de Wiart proved himself to be the most badass soldier of all time.

By Daniel Rennie Mar 2, 2018

Meet Adrian Carton de Wiart, The Soldier Who Could Not Be Killed

Over the course of four wars in six decades, Adrian Carton de Wiart proved himself to be the most badass soldier of all time.

By Daniel Rennie March 2, 2018

How Korean Soldier Yang Kyoungjong Fought For Three Nations During WWII

During World War II, Yang Kyoungjong found himself fighting for Japan, the Soviets, and Germany.

By All That's Interesting Mar 2, 2018

How Korean Soldier Yang Kyoungjong Fought For Three Nations During WWII

During World War II, Yang Kyoungjong found himself fighting for Japan, the Soviets, and Germany.

By All That's Interesting March 2, 2018

How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance

Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known.

By Kara Goldfarb Mar 1, 2018

How Dachau Concentration Camp Guards Got Their Comeuppance

Following the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, American troops felt an urge to personally punish the camp's guards. What exactly transpired still isn't known.

By Kara Goldfarb March 1, 2018

How Glenn Miller Went From World War II Musical Icon To Missing In Action

Glenn Miller was a renowned bandleader during the swing era. Then he played for the allied troops in WWII. Then he vanished.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 28, 2018

How Glenn Miller Went From World War II Musical Icon To Missing In Action

Glenn Miller was a renowned bandleader during the swing era. Then he played for the allied troops in WWII. Then he vanished.

By Kara Goldfarb February 28, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 26, 2018

Inside Operation Sea Lion: The Nazis’ Aborted Plan To Invade Britain

While many leaders in Germany were in favor of Operation Sea Lion, Hitler was initially against it. Only when Britain rejected to surrender did he demand prompt escalation.

By Kara Goldfarb February 26, 2018

The Mission That May Have Saved Us All From Nazi Rule And Hardly Made The History Books

How a few largely forgotten men may have saved the world.

By William DeLong Feb 21, 2018

The Mission That May Have Saved Us All From Nazi Rule And Hardly Made The History Books

How a few largely forgotten men may have saved the world.

By William DeLong February 21, 2018

World War II Japan’s “Comfort Women” And The Horrific Sexual Slavery They Endured

Comfort women were women and girls taken from occupied territories by Japan's Imperial Army during World War II and used as sex slaves in what were called comfort stations. Their struggle didn't come to light until decades later.

By Kara Goldfarb Feb 21, 2018

World War II Japan’s “Comfort Women” And The Horrific Sexual Slavery They Endured

By Kara Goldfarb February 21, 2018

Why Anton Drexler Was More Responsible For The Nazi Party Than Adolf Hitler

Angered by the burdensome terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Anton Drexler took matters into his own hands and founded what would eventually become the Nazi Party.

By Gina Dimuro Feb 20, 2018

Why Anton Drexler Was More Responsible For The Nazi Party Than Adolf Hitler

Angered by the burdensome terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Anton Drexler took matters into his own hands and founded what would eventually become the Nazi Party.

By Gina Dimuro February 20, 2018