Why Did WWII Helmets Have Nets?
If you've ever watched a WWII movie or seen images of the conflict, you've probably seen those helmets with nets. Maybe you even wondered what they're for.
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Famous People Who Actually Served During WWII
Millions of people fought and died in the worldwide conflict that befell the globe from 1939 to 1945, and a few of those who served in WWII were pretty famous.
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The Bizarre Way The Phrase 'Heil Hitler' Saved Millions Of Lives In WWII
"Heil Hitler" was the defining slogan of the Nazi Party amid its rise to power and horrific war crimes. But it also helped save lives amid the conflict.
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18 Most Bizarre Details Everyone Ignores About WWII
As the deadliest and most catastrophic war ever fought by humanity, it may be no surprise that everyone has largely ignored a few details about WWII.
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The 6 Absolute Worst Fighter Planes That Existed During WWII
World War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
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What The Final Year Of Hitler's Life Was Really Like
The final year of Adolf Hitler's life was a turbulent one. Through the years, we have learned more about the fateful days that led to his defeat.
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What It Was Like The Day Hitler Died
On April 30, 1945, one of history's most infamous evil villains ignominiously died. But was it like for everyone else on the day that Adolf Hitler died?
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Things About The Battle Of Dunkirk That Don't Make Sense
From May 26 to June 4, 1940, the Battle of Dunkirk saw the Allied forces trapped by the German Army. And there are some things about it that don't add up.
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The United States Program For WWII German POWs That No One Talks About
Much has been rehashed about World War II, but no one talks about the United States program for WWII German POWs where the U.S. gathered pivotal intelligence.
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What Your History Class Didn't Teach You About WWII
History class probably taught you a lot of things about World War II, but it can only cover so much. Indeed, lots is left out from such curriculums.
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These Were Hitler's Plans For Russia If He'd Won WWII
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history, and if Hitler's Nazis had come out victorious, he had some plans lined up for Russia.
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The 10 Most Bizarre Coincidences Of World War II
From a possible ancient curse to a dice game ad that seemed to predict Pearl Harbor, here are some of the strange coincidences that happened during WWII.
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The Worst Ways To Die In World War II
World War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
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Why The Battle Of Iwo Jima Was Worse Than You Thought
The famous image of U.S. soldiers raising the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima might be well known, but that heated WWII fight was even worse than you think.
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Things About D-Day That Don't Make Sense
D-Day was certainly effective -- it turned the tide of World War II in the Allies' favor -- but there are still things about it that don't make sense.
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Strange Rules Soldiers Followed During World War II
Even in the chaos of World War II, soldiers on both sides were expected to abide by certain standards. Here are some of the rules they had to follow.
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Strict Rules Women Had To Follow During World War II
Societies were globally upended during the horrors of World War II. Women were central to that conflict's changes, and were forced to follow some strict rules.
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What Happened To The Bodies Of These Notable WWII Generals?
Several generals who strategized and lead the charges in World War II battles were often lauded for their efforts. Here's what happened to their bodies.
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World War II Mysteries That Were Solved Years Later
World War II saw the deaths of millions, and in the upheaval of it all, the war also created mysterious disappearances that were solved years later.
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Things That Don't Make Sense About World War II's Battle Of Los Angeles
World War II's Battle of Los Angeles happened on February 25, 1942, but it wasn't much of a battle at all. Here's what doesn't make sense about it.
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Things About The Pearl Harbor Attack That Don't Make Sense
The 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, but as well known as it is, there are some things about it that don't make sense.
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Weird World War II Missions That Almost Happened
World War II was a time of technological evolution. With that advancement came some pretty weird ideas and missions. Here are some that never happened.
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Is This What The World Would Look Like If Hitler Had Developed The Atomic Bomb First?
Hitler's ambitions of European domination ended with defeat in 1945, before the U.S. used atomic bombs on Japan. But what if Hitler had won the nuclear race?
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Things That Don't Make Sense About The Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings
The story of the first use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is well known, but there are some aspects of that terrible day that still don't make sense.
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Ways Hitler Could Have Won World War II
In hindsight, it's easy to see where Adolf Hitler's war strategies went wrong and caused the Nazis to lose, but here's how he could have won World War II.
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Here's When Hitler Knew He Would Lose World War II
Germany didn't lose World War II suddenly. The loss came slowly due to his poor choices and a lack of resources. Here's when Hitler likely knew he was losing.
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The Big Reasons Why Hitler Couldn't Defeat The Soviet Union
Adolf Hitler was pretty successful early on with the invasions that set WWII in motion, but here are the big reasons why he couldn't defeat the Soviet Union.
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