All the pieces fell into place for this rare historical event.

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

James May and six of his fellow soldiers were left behind on the dangerous beaches of Dunkirk.

by Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

by Bill Einreinhofer

Tragically, one last American life was lost between the announcement of Japan's surrender and the signing of the document.

by Tim Kirkpatrick, We Are the Mighty

Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.

by Olivia Mason

They flew their first mission in June 1942—and quickly developed a reputation for deadly precision.

by Dave Adams

Netflix and educate.

by Catherine Phelan

His heroic act silenced seven enemy machine guns and captured 25 German troops.

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

A group of Navajo men came together in the 1940s to create an unbreakable military code.

by Dave Adams

Corporal Guy Gabaldon was able to talk troops into surrendering.

by David Grove, We Are the Mighty

Major went above and beyond the call of duty in World War II and the Korean War.

by Robert Walsh

Some of our best films draw inspiration from the global conflict.

by Dave Adams

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

by Dave Adams

by Tim Kirkpatrick, We Are the Mighty

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.

by Olivia Mason

His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.

by Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.

by Olivia Mason

Basilone's contributions to two of World War II's major battles left a larger-than-life legacy.

by Robert Walsh

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by The Archive Staff

The past echoes through the present...

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.

by Olivia Mason

“Somebody once asked me ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Hah! I’ve never been afraid in my life.”

by Robert Walsh

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

"Lady Death" was responsible for 309 kills.

by Robert Walsh

Approximately 9,000 balloons packed with explosives drifted toward American shores...

by Tim Kirkpatrick, We Are the Mighty

The best planes for the job were bombers—aircraft that German artillery units fired upon at every opportunity.

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

The third-string catcher secretly served as a spy for American intelligence during WWII...

by Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

Jamison was part of a top-secret program, similar to Operation Paperclip, that recruited German scientists to work for the U.S. government after World War II. 

by Mack Maloney

The eerie and abandoned World War II relics remain standing to this day.

by Robert Walsh

These women risked their lives to assist the Allies' cause in World War II.

by Robert Walsh

His captivity began with the infamous Bataan Death March and only ended with the surrender of Japan.

by Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

His exploits as an escapee may have earned him a spot in Hollywood lore.

by Blake Stilwell, We Are the Mighty

As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.

by Olivia Mason

It was known as the “Havoc”—and for good reason.

by Harold Hutchison, We Are the Mighty

From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books examine the tragedies of the Holocaust.

by Danielle Golds

The extraordinary flier's strange tale fascinates, decades later.

by Robert Walsh

Ghost trains, unexplained aerial phenomena, and disappeared men still haunt World War II scholars.

by Orrin Grey

The Germans believed their castle prison was inescapable—they were wrong.

by Logan Nye, We Are the Mighty

Did a Soviet captain sacrifice his ship and crew to divert an apocalyptic scenario?

by Orvelin Valle, We Are The Mighty

On May 5, 1945, Allied and German troops fought side-by-side against the SS.

by Robert Walsh