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King Nebuchadnezzar II's building program at Babylon used around 15,000,000 baked bricks. Thousands bore his name and titles stamped into the clay:...

In a nod to aviation history, 20 Airmen assigned to 911th Maintenance Squadron painted World War II invasions stripes on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft...

From the hit Short History of... podcast and book series comes the dramatic, action-packed story of World War II, bringing us an accessible, short-form deep...

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At The History Place - Part of the World War Two Timeline.

The Army has a saying, "Ain't no use in looking down, ain't no discharge on the ground." But for some old sailors, looking down would have revealed a

Theodore O'Callaghan, born on July 16, 1921, flew with the 15th Air Force as a B-17 pilot. He discusses his service as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps,...

Although built in the Soviet era when military construction had top priority, the T-34 was an outstanding tank by any standards. Not only was it tough and

The firebombing of Tokyo in March 1945 by the USAAF - officially known as Operation Meetinghouse - devastated the Japanese city.

Seventy-two years after it fell into Allied hands, one of the largest combat vehicles to see action in the Second World War is arriving in Southampton

Colorization of photographs is one of many ways to bring history back to life - often into completely new life. This new kind of art shows us the true

Family history inspires the Blacksmith's Daughters, a sister act whose Polish grandfather narrowly survived the Nazis.

On December 7, 1941, war came to Arroyo Grande when two local sailors were killed on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. People from the small town were thrust...

Clarence "Bud" Anderson was an American fighter pilot during the Second World War. His skills afforded him the rare title of triple ace.

Mrs. Helen Denton was a part of the Women's Army Corps and helped recruit more women to be a part of the Army. She was born on a farm in South Dakota on...

A photorealistic representation of Ptolemy II of Egypt (284-246 BCE) as he may have appeared early in his reign. This reconstruction is based on...

There have been a few Commandants who had been recipients of the Medal of Honor, but Louis H. Wilson was the last. And given that the entire ranks of the

For over two decades after the end of World War II, almost 100 members of the Nazi party held high-ranking positions in the West German Justice

Studying HIS 102 | World History II at Cambridge College? On Edubirdie you will find 2 Answer Key

World History II SOL Review. Exploration . Reasons for Exploration. Demand for Gold, Spices, and Natural Resources in Europe Gold, Glory, God Spread...

In the year 1946, a gay GI who had recently been discharged wrote in a letter: I can't change. I have no desire to change, because it took me a long, long time...

Check out the second installment of the Chieftain's walkthrough of Britain's Matilda II.

The failure of both the Dutch government-in-exile and the Dutch Red Cross to offer any support or succor to the more than 100,000 Dutch Jews deported by the...

The Bell P-39 Airacobra is considered by many to have been an ineffective fighter. However, it held its own in low-altitude combat.

"When the will defies fear, when duty throws the gauntlet down to fate, when honor scorns to compromise with death - that is heroism."

'World War II: Women on the Frontline' is a three-part series that aims to highlight the heroics of females during the Second World War.

17 Amazing facts from World War II that you never thought possible, but they are true! The first U.S. service member killed in the European theater was

Kids learn about the history of the United States home front during World War II. How people back home helped to fight the war.

By William R. Polk At the outbreak of World War II, both Palestinians and Zionists enlisted in large numbers -- 21,000 Jews and 8,000 Palestinians -- to help...

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt committed American forces to the ...

The Battle of Britain in World War II, between Britain’s Royal Air Force and Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe, was the first ...

John Wayne starred in a number of war films over his career, but his lack of service during WWII had some calling him a draft dodger.

Louis Heon is a World War II veteran of the US Army 88th Infantry Division. In 1945, even after the Germans surrendered, times were still difficult for

Historical films can often give students of history a flavor of a period that academic works sometimes cannot. There are many great World War II films that...

Katherine Kimsey Secrist, born on June 3, 1923, describes what her life was like while working on the Manhattan Project, what happened to her while trying to...

As the war in the pacific raged on, future president John F Kennedy served as a member of the US Navy. But, one fateful night almost saw the end of the young...

Coronation of Roger II, King of Sicily (r. 1130-1154), mosaic in La Martorana, also known as Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Saint Mary of the Admiral), in...

A man is scouring the earth looking for World War II veterans to share their story of one of histories most pivotal turning points. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen...

Ed Ross, who served on the USS Chandeleur (AV-10) during the invasion of Okinawa in 1945, has recently been awarded his service medals. United States

Vox gives a brief history of Kilroy, the World War II doodle that traveled the world with American GIs in, "The World War II Meme That Circled the World."

John Wayne starred in a number of war films over his career, but his lack of service during WWII had some calling him a draft dodger.

Two people picking up litter found a cash box along the River Loddon in Berkshire, England. They found something that usually belongs in a museum or are

A gripping and lushly illustrated graphic novel on World War II that looks through the eyes of major players such as Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin, Adolf...

A team of Americans attempts to solve one of the great mysteries of World War II. With the help of an eyewitness, they explore a mountain in the Philippines...

Jul 23, 2024 - In World War II art, like all the population, had to be evacuated. How was it possible in that terrifying time? Let us share some examples!

The Ace Fighter cult came to prominence during the First World War, which was the first conflict that utilized the use of aircraft in a larger scale. The

It wasn't just real-life individuals who served in the US military during World War II, cartoon characters did, as well!

Cambyses II of Persia after winning the battle of Pelusium on 525 BC, capturing Psamtik III of Egypt and conquering Egypt. Please accept this.

Anyone without knowledge of local events who happened to be strolling around Conneaut, Ohio, recently would have been excused for thinking themselves

Just before daybreak on 6th June 1944, men of the US 101st Airborne Division parachuted into the French countryside, about five miles inland from a

At The History Place - Part of our World War II Timeline.

Hear interviews with residents of Leicestershire villages during World War II, such as Gertrude Moore who recalls the factory she worked in making munitions...