12 Best World War II Movies Every History Buff Should Watch
Some of our best films draw inspiration from the global conflict.
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11 Essential World War II Books That Examine Every Angle of the Conflict
From the Pacific theater to the coast of France, discover the greatest World War II books.
This Hershey Bar Was Custom-Built For World War II
The chocolate bar that helped defeat the Nazis.
Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers
It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.
The Crazy Story of the Only Underwater Sub Battle in History
All the pieces fell into place for this rare historical event.
The British Soldier Who Escaped from Dunkirk by Stealing a Car
James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.
Shanghai 1937: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Documentary
Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.
The Last American Troop Killed in WWII Died After the War Ended
Tragically, one last American life was lost between the announcement of Japan's surrender and the signing of the document.
“The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann
Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.
Night Witches: The Fierce, All-Female Soviet Fighter Pilots of WWII
They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.
This Soldier Took Out a Pillbox Using only One Small Bomb and a Combat Knife
His heroic act silenced seven enemy machine guns and captured 25 German troops.
Unbreakable: How Navajo Code Talkers Helped Win WWII
A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.
That Time a Marine Convinced 1,500 Japanese Troops Not to Fight to the Death
Corporal Guy Gabaldon was able to talk troops into surrendering.
Léo Major: The "One-Eyed Ghost" Who Single-Handedly Liberated a Dutch Town
Major went above and beyond the call of duty in World War II and the Korean War.
Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex
A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.
That Time a WWII Bomber Pilot Climbed Onto the Wing Mid-Flight to Save His Crew
His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.
Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent
In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.
John Basilone: The Marine Hero of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima
Basilone's contributions to two of World War II's major battles left a larger-than-life legacy.
