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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11 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. -
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. -
The Mysterious WWII Case Of The Body In The Cylinder
In 1941, at a time of mass carnage and destruction, a mysterious sealed cylinder was found along the side of the road in the city of Liverpool in Great Britain. -
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. -
Tragic Details Of WWII's Bombing Of Dresden Campaign
In February 1945, the Allies dropped 2,700 tons of bombs on Dresden, reducing it to a charred wasteland. Here are the tragic details of the bombing campaign. -
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. -
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. -
The Unusual Material Used For Bridal Gowns During WWII
Women during and after World War II were resourceful in making their wedding gowns. -
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. -
The Panjandrum Went From The Allies' Super Weapon Of WWII To An Embarrassing Failure
The Panjandrum was the perfect weapon in theory but its execution resulted in a disaster. -
The Reason Why John Huston's Landmark WWII Documentary Took 35 Years To Release
During World War II, acclaimed Hollywood director John Huston joined the U.S. Army. Here is why the third film he made for the Army was shelved for so long. -
An Eye-Opening Number Of German Soldiers In WWII Had Jewish Lineage
During World War II, the last place that a person of Jewish descent would want to be was Germany. So why did so many Jewish men serve in the German military? -
The Reason Ted Koppel's Father Was Considered An Enemy Alien By England During WWII
The father of Ted Koppel, a legendary journalist, was considered an enemy alien during World War II. Here's what he had to endure. -
The Story Of The British WWII Soldier Who Fought With A Claymore Sword And A Long Bow
During World War II, one British soldier charged into battle with a claymore sword and a long bow and lived to tell the story. Here's his tale. -
These Were Hitler's Plans For The U.S. If He'd Won WWII
What, exactly, did Hitler plan to do with the U.S. if he happened to win World War II? The answer to that is pretty strange and very complicated. -
Before The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly, Lee Van Cleef Was A Decorated Teenager In WWII
Lee Van Cleef, who had a long and successful career in Hollywood as well as spaghetti westerns, served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II. -
How David Niven Defied The British Embassy To Fight In WWII
There are those celebrities who worked very hard to avoid military service, and then others who leaped forward when their country was threatened. -
How WWII Forced Philadelphia And Pittsburgh To Form The Steagles For The 1943 Football Season
For a time in 1943, however, the realities of World War II forced the Eagles and the Steelers to combine and play a season as one team. -
WWII's Violence Didn't Prevent A German And English Pilot From Becoming Lifelong Friends
World War II was one of the deadliest conflicts in recorded history, but it didn't prevent these two pilots on opposite sides from becoming friends. -
POWs In Dutch Indonesia During WWII Had To Take Desperate Measures To Feed Themselves
Most of us have at least one or two foods that we politely decline to eat, for whatever reason. Those standards tend to drop when facing actual starvation. -
How A WWII Ship Turned Into A Floating Forest In Sydney
Mother nature seems more than happy to reclaim territory humans have built upon — there is even a WWII ship turned into a floating forest in Sydney. -
How Nostradamus' Prophecies Were Used As Conflicting WWII Propaganda
Down through the ages, various individuals have laid claim to the gift of prophecy, an ability to predict future events. At the top of the list is Nostradamus. -
The True Story Of A Finnish WWII Soldier That Lived For Weeks Alone In The Arctic Circle
Aimo Koivunen, survived the winter of 1944 thanks to nothing but sheer will, survivalist knowledge, and a whole lot of drugs. -
Two WWII Allies Had A Meeting That Turned Into An Unofficial Holiday
World War II devastated the globe, a battle against tyranny by forces of freedom. Some moments in the long struggle took on greater importance than others. -
The Real-Life End To The WWII Submarine In Das Boot Differs Greatly From The Film
Wolfgang Petersen's "Das Boot" was highly praised by critics and was nominated at the Academy Awards. -
What Happened To British Union Of Fascists Leader Oswald Mosley After WWII?
Oswald Mosley is not as famous outside his native Britain as other 20th-century European fascists who made it into power.
