The war in Europe began in September 1939 when Nazi Germany, under Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland. Using Blitzkrieg tactics the ...

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What characteristics define the best World War II movies? Is it the intensity and realism of their portrayal of the chaotic battlefield? How about the authenticity of the heroism and camaraderie ...

After he was forced off the German stage in 1934 by antisemitic hecklers, Leo Reuss found a daring way to hide in plain sight By Tomas Weber Featuring more than 100 original artifacts, a new ...

Italy’s far-right government has sparked wide criticism after celebrating a major World War II battle, praising the defeated fascist soldiers who lost their lives ...

Because of the multifaceted nature of World War II, filmmakers continue to dissect and analyze the stories, people, and places that shaped the era. The post 12 powerful World War II movies that leave ...

Directed by Steve McQueen and featuring Saoirse Ronan, the vividly mounted WWII film tries an unusual tack into an era that ...

World War II is, easily, one of the most well-trodden conflicts in the gaming world. This is to be expected: Huge scale, awesome vehicles, and America, with the largest market cap of the video ...

For eight decades, the disappearance of the Trooper remained an enduring World War II mystery. Now, however, shipwreck hunters think they’ve discovered what happened to the submarine—and the ...

Italy's history as an Axis power during World War II under Fascist Benito Mussolini is well-known. But a story less told is the Italian government's impact on its citizens—Jews in particular.

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