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 course of five years, 13 […]
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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 already lost nearly a sixth […]
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 existential crises that occur, but […]
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 war is one of the […]
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 the Holocaust, employing them in […]
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. The boy in the photo […]
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 used to identify allied units, […]