# world war II
This School Teacher Became One of the Greatest Generals of World War II
Lucian King Truscott, Jr. was born in Texas in 1895. When he was 16-years-old, he lied and said that he…
How One of Hitler’s Most Prized Commanders Became an Israeli Assassin
Otto Skorzeny was no ordinary SS Commando. He was commander of the unit “Fiedenthal” and was one of Hitler’s favorites…
This Priest Did the Unthinkable For a Man Condemned to Die at Auschwitz
Maximilian Maria Kolbe was a Polish Franciscan friar born in 1894. In 1941 He was sent to Auschwitz concentration camp…
From the Depths: 8 of the Most Daring Submarine Missions of the 20th Century
Submarines continue to be one of the most valuable parts of a country’s Navy. Even today massive submarines with unparalleled…
Today in History: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Ends, Germans Begin Deportation (1943)
One of the sad facts about the Holocaust is that we have absolutely no clue exactly how many people of…
Today in History: First Allied Jet Used in World War II (1941)
On this day in history, the first aircraft using jet propulsion was flown successfully over Cranwell, England. It was the…
Today in History: Harry S. Truman is Born (1884)
On this day in 1884, one of the most influential presidents in American history was born in Lamar, Missouri. Harry…
Today in History: V-E Day Ends World War II in Europe (1945)
World War II remains the worst war in human history. The number of people who died is hotly debated amongst…
During World War II, the Russians Tried to Disguise Bombs as Food
For most of the world, 1939 was the beginning of World War II. On September 1, 1939, Hitler's Germany invaded…
American Hysteria: 5 Witch Hunts That Rocked the U.S. in the 20th Century
Arrest, capture, imprisonment. Hysteria of fear drives witch hunts. The sensation surrounding the short-lived Salem Witch Trials from 1692 to…