Soviet Prisoners of War and Their Fate
In 1941, national socialism went east. They expected the war with the Soviet Union to be over within weeks and expected many more Red Army prisoners of war than they…
Continue readingDid Hitler Have a Son?
Is there any evidence to suggest that Adolf Hitler had a son? The question remains controversial due to the possibility of a suitable candidate for the Fuhrer’s son, whose claim…
Continue readingHitler’s Wunderwaffe (WonderWeapon) Full story
What if Nazi Germany did invent the Ultimate Weapon? What if some clever scientist successfully built a missile that could carry tons of high explosives to any place, any city…
Continue readingSeven US soldiers to invade Nazi Germany alone
On September 11, 1944, a significant yet less recognized moment in World War II history occurred when the first U.S. soldier set foot on German soil, marking a critical point…
Continue readingThe Rise of Oswald Mosley and British Fascism (1932-1934)
The rise of Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists (BUF) during the early 1930s represents a critical chapter in British political history, reflecting the broader European fascination with…
Continue readingTensions within the Axis powers during the War era
The notion of the Axis powers as a cohesive, natural alliance during World War II is often taken for granted. However, the relationships between Germany, Italy, and Japan were far…
Continue readingPresident Trump’s uncle, the scientist (not the war hero)
Dr. John G. Trump, an uncle of former President Donald Trump, was a significant figure in the technological advancements during World War II. Born to German immigrant parents in New…
Continue readingWho really cracked the Enigma Machine in WWII?
The quest to crack the Enigma, a sophisticated German cipher machine used extensively during World War II, involved a complex web of intelligence efforts by the Allies. While the contributions…
Continue readingUncovering Nazi spies in New York during the war
During the waning years of World War II, Nazi Germany, recognizing the escalating threat from the Allied forces, embarked on covert operations to undermine the United States’ war efforts. One…
Continue readingDid Japan really attack the continental U.S. in WWII?
The notion that Japan attacked the continental United States during World War II, beyond the well-documented and infamous attack on Pearl Harbor, may seem more like a fragment of an…
Continue readingBooks to start with on the Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad is one of the most extensively studied clashes of World War II, embodying the brutal conflict on the Eastern Front between Nazi Germany and the Soviet…
Continue readingThe secret Allied wonder weapon of World War II
In the final year of World War II, as the Allies pushed towards victory, they harnessed a groundbreaking technology that would significantly impact both the outcome of the war and…
Continue readingUncovering NASA’s Connections to Nazi Scientists
The intertwining of NASA’s pioneering days with the sinister legacy of Nazi Germany is a complex and unsettling chapter in the history of space exploration. At the heart of this…
Continue readingThe dark irony of Arbeit Macht Frei at Auschwitz
The phrase “Arbeit macht frei” (Work sets you free), displayed at the entrance of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps, holds a deep and sinister significance beyond its literal meaning….
Continue readingThe Role of Foreign Volunteers in the Waffen-SS During WWII
During World War II, the Waffen SS, an elite military branch of the Nazi Party’s SS organization, engaged in a widespread recruitment campaign that extended beyond the German borders to…
Continue readingHow Many WWII Veterans Are Still With Us in 2024?
Reflecting on the passage of time and its impact on generations, especially those who have lived through monumental global events like World War II, offers a profound perspective on history…
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