# world war II
Today in History: Winston Churchill Resigns (1955)
Winston Churchill may be one of the most quoted individuals of all time. Churchill was one of the most important…
Today in History: Infamous American Spies Are Sentenced to Death (1951)
On April 5, 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were sentenced to death in New York. The Rosenbergs were instrumental in providing…
Soft Drinks, Cameras, and Cars: 5 American Companies that Profited from Nazi Business Ties
The idea of a globalized economy is not unique. Overlapping money and territorial interests have been exploited for centuries. The…
This Day in History: The Marshall Plan Is Approved (1948)
It is no surprise that Europe was in shambles at the end of World War II. The total number of casualties…
The Monuments Men: The 8 Greatest Pieces of Art Saved During World War II
Popularized by Hollywood in recent years the Monuments Men consisted of scholars from around the world who sought to join…
10 Amazing Facts About the Polish Resistance in World War II
In September 1939, the Nazis invaded Poland and the country was completely taken over by October. Even with the loss…
A Land of Their Own: 6 Colonies That Gained Independence Following World War II
World War II had many far-reaching consequences. One important consequence was that it proved to large powers that their respective…
Fake News is Nothing New: 5 ‘Black Propaganda’ Operations From the 1930s and 1940s
The use of the word propaganda first surfaced when Europe was engaged in one of its bloodiest conflicts. In 1622…
British Soldiers Fighting for Hitler: John Amery and the British Free Corps
John Amery was born in 1912 to Leo Amery. His father was half-Jewish and a Conservative government minister, and served…
Today In History: Ardeatine Massacre: 335 Italian Civilians Are Murdered In Italy (1944)
On this day in 1944, the Ardeatine massacre in Italy erupted when German troops killed 335 Italian prisoners and Jewish…