“Book Are Our Weapons”: How the Council on Books in Wartime Helped the U.S. World War II Effort
Between 1943 and 1947, over 120 million specially-printed paperbacks were distributed to members of the armed forces.
36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust
From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.
10 Insightful Japanese History Books to Explore the Country’s Legacy
A journey through Japan’s past and its enduring traditions.
The Poem That Launched D-Day for the French Resistance
The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.
20 Indispensable Books About the Pacific Theater of World War II
If you're curious how the conflict played out in this region, you've come to the right place.
A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II
When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.
An Interview with Charles Lachman, Author of Codename Nemo
His new book focuses on the hunt for a Nazi U-boat.
11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary
The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.
This WWII Aviation Program Was More Expensive Than the Manhattan Project
This aviation program was 50% more expensive and just as important.
8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories
Reimagining real people, places, and historical events.
Hiroo Onoda, the Japanese Soldier Who Surrendered Decades After WWII Ended
He was in hiding until 1974.
The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes
The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.
The Most Successful Submarine Commander Ever Was Captured by the Japanese
The only thing that could stop RADM Richard O’Kane was his own faulty torpedo.
The Insidious Aims of the Nazis' Operation Bernhard
They had a secret plan to forge British bank notes.
