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.
Read MoreWorld War II was the most deadly conflict in the history of humanity, but there were some ways to die that were particularly horrific.
Read MoreHistory 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreOn 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?
Read MoreMillions 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.
Read More"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.
Read MoreWorld War II saw huge technological advancements in aviation, but not all of the inventions succeeded. Some of the fighter planes, in particular, were failures.
Read MoreAnne Frank's diary gave the world a unique view of the terror of Nazi occupation. The last months of her life were darker than any page of her journal.
Read MoreIn August 1945, after atomic strikes and facing huge losses, Japan surrendered, ending WWII. But what if they had kept fighting? The U.S. had plans for that.
Read MoreAn huge amount of people were involved in World War II but we usually only hear about a few names. Here are some of the lesser known heroes of World War II.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreMuch 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.
Read MoreWorld 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read MoreD-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.
Read MoreEven 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.
Read MoreWorld 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.
Read MoreSocieties 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.
Read MoreWorld War II was largely fought by men, but women were also involved in clandestine efforts to fight Nazi rule. These were the deadliest female assassins.
Read MoreSeveral 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.
Read MoreWorld 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.
Read MoreWorld War II was a time of technological evolution. With that advancement came some pretty weird ideas and missions. Here are some that never happened.
Read MoreHitler'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?
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreGermany 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.
Read MoreAdolf 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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