# world war II
A Day in the Life of an Infantry-Man in World War II
Of the American combat troops which served on the continent of Europe during the Second World War about 15% were…
10 Times The Past Was Crazier Than People Could Ever Imagine
We might be living through what many consider to be strange and weird times today, but we are not the…
That Time The Maharaja Adopted Hundreds of Polish Orphans During WWII
In 1939, World War II began, and Germany invaded Poland. Soon after, the USSR showed up as well, and these…
In Nazi Germany, Drag Queens Loved Actress Zarah Leander
Not many people realize that Adolf Hitler was a painter, and he loved to watch Hollywood musicals, too. He wanted…
10 Lesser Known Facts About the Nuremberg Trials
Before Allied troops were on the continent of Europe, before the Russians began their drive to the west, before the…
Operation Dragoon: 10 Things About the Other Invasion of France in World War II
Parachute drops in the predawn hours. Increased activity by the French Resistance, coordinated with British, American, and Canadian commandos. A…
10 of History’s Worst Decisions
History has had plenty of brilliant ideas that improved the collective lot of mankind. History has also had plenty of…
10 Operations of the Office of Strategic Services during World War Two
William J. Donovan, the head of the US government office known as the Coordinator of Information, was attending a professional…
10 Historic Events Crazier Than Movies
When watching movies, we have to willingly suspend disbelief, at least to some extent, in order to enjoy the film.…
10 WTH Historical Details
Few would be surprised to learn that we live in an often bizarre and strange world. Historically speaking, however, there…