world war 2

31 Of The Most Fascinating, Little-Known World War 2 Facts

These interesting World War 2 facts reveal a different side to history's most devastating conflict.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Sep 8, 2016

31 Of The Most Fascinating, Little-Known World War 2 Facts

These interesting World War 2 facts reveal a different side to history's most devastating conflict.

By Elisabeth Sherman • September 8, 2016

Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

During World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto was home to victims and criminals. The Jewish collaborators who worked for the Gestapo were both.

By Richard Stockton • Aug 10, 2016

Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

During World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto was home to victims and criminals. The Jewish collaborators who worked for the Gestapo were both.

By Richard Stockton • August 10, 2016

The True Story Of The Nagasaki Bombing And Why It Almost Didn’t Happen

Three days after the devastation of Hiroshima, U.S. forces carried out the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The attack killed 70,000 in an instant and remains fiercely debated to this day.

By Abby Norman • Aug 9, 2016

The True Story Of The Nagasaki Bombing And Why It Almost Didn’t Happen

Three days after the devastation of Hiroshima, U.S. forces carried out the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The attack killed 70,000 in an instant and remains fiercely debated to this day.

By Abby Norman • August 9, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jul 27, 2016

Nazi Propaganda Posters: Controlling Minds Through Lines And Color

These Nazi propaganda posters are as repugnant in their message as they are impressive in their artistic craftsmanship.

By Elisabeth Sherman • July 27, 2016

4 Absolutely Devastating Moments From The Nazi Occupation

Behind the event horizon of Nazi-occupied Europe, these four moments were darker than most.

By Richard Stockton • Jul 10, 2016

4 Absolutely Devastating Moments From The Nazi Occupation

Behind the event horizon of Nazi-occupied Europe, these four moments were darker than most.

By Richard Stockton • July 10, 2016

Researchers Uncover Fabled Holocaust Escape Tunnel In Lithuania

See the haunting photos and hear the daring tale of the miraculous prisoner escape through the newly uncovered tunnel at Ponar, Lithuania.

By All That's Interesting • Jun 30, 2016

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Researchers Uncover Fabled Holocaust Escape Tunnel In Lithuania

See the haunting photos and hear the daring tale of the miraculous prisoner escape through the newly uncovered tunnel at Ponar, Lithuania.

By All That's Interesting • June 30, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 19 – 25

Creepy vintage medical photos, Germany’s real-life fairy tale castles, famous monuments when they were under construction, iconic newspaper front pages, World War II’s most bad-ass women. Disturbing Medical Treatments And Gear Of Yesteryear Whether the outrageous historical medical treatments of decades and centuries past or the most bizarre practices of...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 24, 2016

What We Loved This Week, Jun. 19 – 25

Creepy vintage medical photos, Germany’s real-life fairy tale castles, famous monuments when they were under construction, iconic newspaper front pages, World War II’s most bad-ass women. Disturbing Medical Treatments And Gear Of Yesteryear Whether the outrageous historical medical treatments of decades and centuries past or the most bizarre practices of...

By All That's Interesting • June 24, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • Jun 14, 2016

The 8 Most Bad-Ass Women Of World War II

The heroics of the women fighting in WW2 will amaze and enlighten you. Read more about the bad-ass women that helped win the war.

By Erin Kelly • June 14, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 12, 2016

Inside The Chichijima Incident, George H.W. Bush’s Harrowing Escape From Cannibal Enemies During World War II

Though he narrowly escaped, almost all of Bush's fellow pilots were tortured, killed, and eaten on that fateful day in September 1944 that became known as the Chichijima Incident.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 12, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • Jun 9, 2016

How William Sebold Took Down The Largest Nazi Spy Ring In U.S. History

How a civilian engineer became a World War II spy -- twice -- and stopped the Duquesne spy ring that had infiltrated America's borders.

By Nickolaus Hines • June 9, 2016

What We Loved This Week, May 29 – Jun. 4

Rare and intimate color photos of Adolf Hitler, breathtaking nocturnal drone photography, celebrity yearbook photos you HAVEN’T seen, what Hiroshima looks like today, and stunning Ellis Island immigrant portraits. Rare Color Photos Of Adolf Hitler Captured By His Personal Photographer As Adolf Hitler shocked the world, Hugo Jaeger documented it...

By All That's Interesting • Jun 3, 2016

What We Loved This Week, May 29 – Jun. 4

Rare and intimate color photos of Adolf Hitler, breathtaking nocturnal drone photography, celebrity yearbook photos you HAVEN’T seen, what Hiroshima looks like today, and stunning Ellis Island immigrant portraits. Rare Color Photos Of Adolf Hitler Captured By His Personal Photographer As Adolf Hitler shocked the world, Hugo Jaeger documented it...

By All That's Interesting • June 3, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • Jun 2, 2016

The Worst War Crimes Ever Imaginable

These horrific war crimes reveal a humanity that isn't good or bad, but absolutely sadistic.

By John Kuroski • June 2, 2016