World War II Articles

An unexpected development required quick thinking.

He provided valuable intelligence from his jail cell.

The full scope of its intelligence work remained a secret until the 21st century.

The story of the father of the atomic bomb is coming to the silver screen.

Numerous veterans worked on the film.

Taking a closer look at this harmful wartime measure.

Recruited straight out of university, these British intelligence officers were secretly moles.

These iconic images summed up entire wars in the public imagination.

Rip the terrier had a knack for digging through rubble.

Nicknamed the "Limping Lady", she was not to be underestimated.

The prime minister was also a prolific writer and historian.

Enter for a chance to win two novels and one biography, all centered around this costly conflict.

This attack on a Spanish town allowed Nazi Germany to hone its aerial strategies.

This brutal conflict killed more combatants than all other theaters of the war combined.

The Good Time Girls at War centers around an iconic dance hall.

From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.

These spies had murky allegiances. 

These technological advancements influenced the outcome of the war. 

Cordelia E. Cook paved the way for female service members.

The canned meat gained popularity during WWII and evolved into a cultural icon.