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All category topics on the military, political, social, and cultural aspects of the Second World War.
All category topics on the military, political, social, and cultural aspects of the Second World War.
The Flying Tigers, also known as the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), were a heroic squadron of volunteer pilots who left an indelible mark on World War II. Recognized for their unmatched bravery and tenacity, these aerial warriors played a vital role in countering Japanese forces in China. Formed in…
Yamashita, a General, was a prominent Japanese military commander during World War II, was born on November 8, 1885, in Japan. He attended the Imperial Japanese Army Academy and quickly rose through the ranks, showcasing his strategic acumen and leadership abilities. Yamashita's most renowned feat was the successful invasion of…
The Dresden firebombing remains a pivotal and contentious event from World War II. Occurring from February 13 to 15, 1945, this devastating aerial assault carried out by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) targeted the German city of Dresden. The resulting destruction,…
Eva Braun, the enigmatic figure in the shadow of Adolf Hitler, continues to intrigue historians and the public alike. Born on February 6, 1912, in Munich, Germany, Eva Braun met Adolf Hitler in 1929 when she was just 17 years old. Despite their significant age difference, they developed a close…
Tuskegee is a name many have heard, but what exactly is its significance? The Tuskegee Airmen, by all accounts and rights, have a permanent place of significance in the history of aviation. They defied the, at the time seemingly immovable boundary of race and left a permanent stamp of progress…
The end of WW2 marked a significant turning point in global history, bringing relief and renewed hope after years of unprecedented conflict. In this article, we will delve into the events that led to the end of World War II and its profound impact on nations worldwide. The Unraveling of…
The Normandy Invasion, also known as Operation Overlord, was a pivotal military campaign during World War II that forever altered the course of history. Sixty years ago this month, on June 6, 1944, a military force, under the command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, of about 150,000 Allied soldiers from…
Operation Overlord, which was a historic military endeavor, saw Allied forces successfully launched in a massive invasion on the beach of Normandy, France. This is a guest post written by James Royer. He got his Master’s Degree in History from George Mason University. He writes a blog called The Nutty Historian where…
Lauri Torni is a legendary figure in military history for many reasons. This is his story. The following post is by guest contributor Ian McCall. Early life Born in 1919 in the town of Viipuri, Lauri Törni began to develop early on the skills that he would later put to…
SOE, also known as Special Operations Executive was a secretive and courageous force that operated, during World War II in the shadows, conducting sabotage and espionage missions throughout Europe. Established by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1940, SOE was tasked with "setting Europe ablaze" by disrupting Nazi operations and…
