Shanghai 1937: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Documentary
Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.
The WWII Dutch Warship That Pretended To Be an Island to Evade the Enemy
The Dutch brought camouflage to a whole new level.
The Last American Troop Killed in WWII Died After the War Ended
Tragically, one last American life was lost between the announcement of Japan's surrender and the signing of the document.
“The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann
Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.
Night Witches: The Fierce, All-Female Soviet Fighter Pilots of WWII
They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.
This Soldier Took Out a Pillbox Using only One Small Bomb and a Combat Knife
His heroic act silenced seven enemy machine guns and captured 25 German troops.
Unbreakable: How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win WWII
A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.
That Time a Marine Convinced 1,500 Japanese Troops Not to Fight to the Death
Corporal Guy Gabaldon was able to talk troops into surrendering.
Léo Major: The "One-Eyed Ghost" Who Single-Handedly Liberated a Dutch Town
Major went above and beyond the call of duty in World War II and the Korean War.
Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
That Time Los Angeles Fought off an Imaginary Japanese Bombing Raid
They called it the "Battle of L.A." There was just one problem—the City of Angels wasn't under attack.
That Time a WWII Bomber Pilot Climbed Onto the Wing Mid-Flight to Save His Crew
His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
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This German Soldier Received the Same Wounds in the Same Town as His Father Did 30 Years Earlier
The past echoes through the present...
Nancy Wake: The Fearless Resistance Fighter Who Led Over 7,000 Soldiers Against the Nazis
“Somebody once asked me ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Hah! I’ve never been afraid in my life.”
Meet the Nightfighters, a Division of Allied Soldiers Who Attacked Nazis with Empty Rifles and Grenades
They launched their attacks under cover of darkness, equipped only with empty rifles, bayonets, and grenades.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko: The Red Army Sniper Who Took Out over 300 German Soldiers During World War II
"Lady Death" was responsible for 309 kills.
That Time Imperial Japan Tried to Bomb the U.S. Using Hydrogen Balloons
Approximately 9,000 balloons packed with explosives drifted toward American shores...
