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This Day In History: Hitler Withdraws To His Bunker (1945)
On this day, in 1945 Adolf Hitler takes to his massive underground bunker, here he was to remain for over…
This Day In History: The First Sorties In Operation Farm Gate Are Flown (1962)
On this day, in 1962 the first sorties are flown in support of the South Vietnamese were flown by the US…
This Day In History: The Allies Agree To Prosecute War Criminals (1942)
On this day in 1942, the representative of nine Nazi-occupied countries met to agree, a common policy on Nazi atrocities…
This Day In History: The Pope Recognizes the Kinghts Templar Order (1128)
On this day in 1128, the Pope officially recognizes the Knights Templar. They were declared to be an army in…
This Couple Overturned the Ban on Interracial Marriage in the South
On July 22, 1939, Mildred Delores Jeter was born in Central Point, Virginia. She was born into a diverse family…
These 3 Women Acted As Spies to Stop the Nazis
It has been a far more difficult road for women than men in terms of military acceptance. Traditionally, as fathers,…
5 Prisoner of War Camps in the United States During World War II
During World War II, the American home front was changed in many ways. Many women went to work for the…
Al Capone’s Long-Lost Brother was a Prohibition Officer
Al Capone is arguably the most famous organized crime figure of all time. The man is known as "Scarface" a…
This Day In History: The Soviets Breach the German Lines Around Leningrad (1943)
On this day, in 1943 there was a major Soviet advance in the area around Leningrad. The offensive managed to…
This Day In History: The British-Zulu War Begins (1878)
On this date in 1878 the first British-Zulu War began. The war was started when British troops under Lieutenant General Frederic…
This Day In History: Operation Ranch Hand Begins in Vietnam (1962)
On this date in history in 1962, the United States Air Force launches Operation Ranch Hand. This was an attempt…
“Gavrilo Princip” Following His Father’s Legacy, Shot The Austro Hungarian Prince
Gavrilo Princip was 19 years old when he assassinated the Archduke of Austria and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg.…
Spartacus: The Slave That Terrorized Rome
Thracian warrior Spartacus is credited with starting one of the most famous slave rebellions of all time. Also known as…
How Was Goebbles Use Of Propaganda In WW2 Unlike Anything Done Before?
Ah -- The Art of War. Colorful, kitch, pulp propaganda posters created during the First and Second World Wars offer…