Modern history has been indelibly shaped by World War II, and its importance cannot be overstated. Involving the vast majority of the globe’s nations, it was the deadliest conflict in human history, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
While World War II remains one of the most studied and talked-about historical fields, there’s so much to unpack that it seems like a truly endless subject. We’re here to break down every angle of the conflict.
Want to learn more about the Holocaust? Discover the courageous acts of Jewish resistance fighters, or the best nonfiction books, ranging from eyewitness accounts to sweeping historical studies of the genocide. Curious about the experience of soldiers? Dive into our military history coverage, including everything from the attack on Pearl Harbor and torpedo-fueled conflicts in the Pacific to the bravery of the Purple Heart Battalion, a segregated regiment of Japanese-Americans. Then there’s the question of women’s involvement in the war, from daring female spies to battlefield nurses to those who entered the workforce for the first time and held the economy together on the homefront.
Wherever your WWII interest lies, we have a story for you—and many more to come.
Jewish resistance forces took up arms against the Nazis.
By Aviva Kaplan
Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.
A winning Olympian, a playboy in England, and an American hero.
Did the end justify the nuclear means?
Uncover an inspiring tale of honor and resilience.
By Lola Bosa
War through the eyes of someone who was there.
Dive into the past during the warmer months and longer days.
By Orrin Grey
He wanted to fight the Nazis by any means necessary.
Outstanding movies and TV shows that document every phase of the war.
Spanning the Civil War to the war on terror.
80 years ago, Nazi Germany officially surrendered its armed forces.
By Aviva Kaplan
The author, veteran, and historian has a new book out now, The Houdini Club.
An often forgotten but important moment in the Atlantic Theater of World War II.
Discover the best of March.
These documentaries provide insight into the political and daily realities of war.
Trapped in Japan during World War II, this American citizen faced an uphill battle to return home.
By Orrin Grey
The remaining prisoners were freed on this day, now observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The “V for Victory” campaign was introduced by the Allies to boost wartime morale.
He was also the last crew member of the USS Utah.
The trombone player and conductor led one of the most successful bands of his era before he vanished.