# world war II
Losing Ground: 6 of the Most Controversial Retreats in Military History
There’s no escaping the fact that retreats are a natural and necessary part of warfare. When one army gains ground…
20 Amazing Photos Of Soldiers and Pets In Combat Zones
Wars, especially those in the past were the last places where you would expect to see even the most subtle…
The Last Führer: 9 Facts about Karl Donitz, Hitler’s Successor
Karl Donitz was born on September 16, 1891, the second son of Anna Beyer and Emil Donitz, an engineer. In…
Today in History: United Nations Charter is Signed in San Francisco (1945)
For most of its history, the United Nations has been very controversial. Some countries proclaim that it has too much…
Today in History: Hitler Tours The City of Love (1940)
On June 23, 1940, Adolf Hitler took his first and only tour of Paris, France. During his visit, he surveyed…
Today in History: Franklin Roosevelt Signs the GI Bill into Law (1944)
After World War I, there was a lot of debate about the bonuses that returning veterans should receive in the…
Today in History: Nazi Germany Invades the USSR (1941)
Operation Barbarossa may be the world's most obvious example of a growing power biting off more than it can chew.…
Today in History: Japan Attacks Oregon (1942)
December 7, 1941 is a date that every American knows. It was the day the Japanese bombed the naval base…
The Butcher of Prague: 7 Facts About the Life of Nazi Reinhard Heydrich
Even by the low standards of high-ranking Nazi officials, Heydrich was a monstrous human being. Many historians regard him as…
Today in History: Ford Motor Company is Incorporated (1903)
On June 16, 1903, the Ford Motor Company was founded. Henry Ford and twelve stockholders met in Detroit to sign…