World War II Articles

After months of conflict, Allied forces forced German troops to retreat from Rome on June 5, 1944.

The famed businesswoman had direct ties to Hitler’s intelligence agency.

Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.

These military conflicts affected the outcome of the war—and some even changed the face of warfare forever.

These historical gadgets could be smuggled right under the enemy's nose.

A battalion of teenagers risked their lives to free Jewish prisoners.

Poor communication resulted in a naval disaster.

2021 looks brighter already.

These three battles shaped the fate of the world—especially because their results were so shocking.

Once one of America's most noted enemies, Fuchida converted to Christianity in later years and spent decades preaching across the United States.

From 1200 to 2020, soldiers in the Northern reaches of Europe have strapped on uniforms, guns ... and skis.

World War II extended beyond Europe, northern Africa, and the Pacific Theater...

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.”

In October 1943, 300 Jewish prisoners escaped the heavily guarded walls of the Sobibor extermination camp.

These documentaries provide insight into the political and daily realities of war.

Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.

These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.

Jeeps come by their rugged reputation honestly—after all, they were created to assist troops in WWII.

Oak Ridge, established in 1942, was a key production site of uranium during World War II that fed the labs in Los Alamos.

During the Battle of Villers-Bocage, tanks went head-to-head.