Explore the 20th Century Through Martin Gilbert's Best Books
The prolific author and historian was a leading expert on Nazi Germany and other momentous events.
Witold Pilecki and the Secret Polish Army Led Resistance in Poland During WWII
This war hero infiltrated Auschwitz as a spy for the resistance.
The Secret Rescue Offers a Thrilling Look at the Mission That Saved 30 Lost Behind Enemy Lines
30 medics, nurses, and airmen found themselves trapped for over two months.
A British Woman Was Convicted Under a Witchcraft Law During WWII
Helen Duncan claimed she had learned classified military information through her psychic powers.
The Unparalleled Courage of the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team
This combined unit is the most decorated for its size in U.S. military history.
A Controversial Attack on Mers-el-Kébir Heightened WWII Tensions
The French fleet posed a difficult problem for British officials.
A Muddle in Italy Netted the Allied Forces a Tarnished Win at the Battle of Anzio
After months of conflict, Allied forces forced German troops to retreat from Rome on June 5, 1944.
Coco Chanel’s Legacy, From Iconic Fashion Designer to Nazi Collaborator
The famed businesswoman had direct ties to Hitler’s intelligence agency.
An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era
Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.
10 Most Influential World War II Battles
These military conflicts affected the outcome of the war—and some even changed the face of warfare forever.
10 Everyday Objects that Doubled as Real Spy Gadgets
These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.
Polish Eagle Scouts Stole a Tank and Liberated a Concentration Camp During WWII
A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.
That Time the German Navy Accidentally Fought Itself During WWII
Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.
The Unbelievable Tales of History’s Most Unlikely Victories
These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.
Mitsuo Fuchida's Fascinating Life Story Winds From Pearl Harbor to the Pulpit
Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.
The Strange, Centuries-Long History of Ski Troops
From 1200 to 2020, soldiers in the Northern reaches of Europe have strapped on uniforms, guns ... and skis.
Beyond Pearl Harbor: 5 Times the U.S. Was Attacked at Home During WWII
World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...
Winston Churchill’s Paranormal Encounter Allowed Him to Face His Distant Father
Referring to the empty seat at the dinner table, Churchill's daughter asked, “If you could seat anyone there, whom would it be?” He replied, without hesitation, “My father.”
Jewish Resistance Fighters Pulled Off the Largest Prison Escape of WWII
In October 1943, 300 Jewish prisoners escaped the heavily guarded walls of the Sobibor extermination camp.
