# WWII
Japanese-American Soldiers Made Up the Most Decorated Unit of WWII
Dark times often produce great examples of valor, fidelity and patriotism. One of the best examples of such a time…
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…
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: Rudolf von Gersdorff Attempts To Assassinate Hitler (1943)
On this day in 1943, German-born Nazi soldier Rudolf Freiherr von Gersdorff carried out an elaborate plan to assassinate Adolf…
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…
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…
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…
7 Legendary Snipers of World War II
Snipers during WWII were despised by both sides. If a sniper was captured as a POW, his imprisonment would likely be…