# world war II
‘Men Of Good Quality’: Six Most Influential Presidents in U.S. History
In July 2012, the United States will have been independent for 246 years. In that time, there have been 46…
Hitler’s Nazi Troops Were Hooked on Meth
When Hitler came to power Germany was not a paradise, nor was it a place of progress, wealth or happiness…
This Japanese Relic Disappeared After WWII and Has Never Been Found
In the late 13th century CE, there was a great swordsmith in Japan, Goro Nyudo Masamune. His swords were considered to…
Today In History: Tokyo Faces The Deadliest Bombing Raid In History (1945)
On this day in 1945, the United States Army Air Force firebombed Tokyo, Japan. It was the deadliest bombing raid…
This Man Was the Most Decorated American Soldier of World War II
At 19, Audie Leon Murphy held off a company of German soldiers for an entire hour, by himself. He followed…
10 Fearless Female War Heroes You Didn’t Learn About in History Class
War is often seen as something that women should be protected from. Men are often portrayed as stronger, braver, or more…
Operation Gunnerside: The Daring Raid on a Nazi Nuclear Weapons Plant That Ended With 10 Men Pursued by 3,000 Nazis
Operation Gunnerside was a daring mission to prevent the Nazis from finding the ingredients to create an atomic bomb. It…
5 Ways the Trans-Siberian Railroad Set the Stage For WWII
The Trans-Siberian Railroad is an engineering feat. One of its many impressive features is its size; it is the longest railroad…
Death of a Dictator: Was Stalin Murdered?
That Joseph Stalin is one of the most evil men ever to walk the earth is not in dispute. The…
Mad Jack Churchill Fought in WWII With a Bow and Sword
With a name like Mad Jack, it’s a certainty that you’ve done a few things that make other people question…