World War

Nuremberg trials: penalties, curiosities, criminals and consequences

The Nuremberg trials of 1946 were some of the most controversial and difficult legal proceedings of the 20th century. Over the…

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The Three Greatest Notable Escapes from the Berlin Wall After World War II

After World War II, an estimated 2.5 million East Germans fled to West Germany. This upset East Germany as they have…

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Thrilling War Photos You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

When you think about war, it’s usually not in a good context. There are combats, shootings and all sorts of horrible…

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The Story Behind: “Wait for Me, Daddy”, 1940

The photograph of a boy running ahead of his mother to grab his father’s hand as he marches off to…

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Oskar Schindler’s Life After the End of World War II

Oskar Schindler is the German industrialist, spy, member of the Nazi Party who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during…

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The story behind the iconic image of an abandoned boy holding a stuffed animal in rubble, London, 1945

Below is the iconic photo of Toni Frissell in WW2, one of the most moving photos from the London Blitz.…

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37 Military Uniforms Used by Soldiers During World War II

In times of war, armed forces and paramilitaries are required to wear their nation’s official military uniforms. While uniforms are primarily…

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