Hitler’s Table Talk by Henry Picker
Book review: Hitler’s Table Talk by Henry Picker – analysis, context, and impact. Henry Picker’s “Hitler’s Table Talk at the Führer’s Headquarters” records private conversations Adolf Hitler had in 1941 […]
History
Benito Mussolini
Biography of Benito Mussolini: Rise, Fascism, and Legacy. Benito Mussolini was Europe’s first fascist dictator in the 20th century. He was born on July 29, 1883, in the Italian province
Stalin’s Reign of Terror and its Victims in the Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin’s Reign of Terror and its Victims in the Soviet Union 1927-1953: Impact and Legacy. Joseph Stalin’s Reign of Terror and Victims in the Soviet Union 1927-1953: Impact and
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Newly discovered photos of the executions in Kaisariani on May 1, 1944, shock Greece
For decades, the faces of those executed during Greece’s darkest hour remained hidden from history. Now, archival research by the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) has given one of the
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Second World War overview 1941-42
Second World War, overview of the course of the ‘Axis high tide’ from 1941 to 1942 (Part II). Mediterranean theater, Russian campaign, the global conflict and ideological war. Course of
Hermann Göring
Hermann Göring Biography: An Insight into the Reichsmarschall’s Life. Hermann Göring Biography Hermann Göring was a central figure in the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi Party) and a prominent
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain in 1940-1941. Operation Sea lion, strengths of the German Navy and Luftwaffe vs RAF, the air battle and the ‘Blitz’. Operation Sealion The Battle of Britain
British arms production
British and Commonwealth arms production in WW2 from 1939-1945. British arms production in WW2 During World War II, British arms production played a crucial role in the war effort. The
Lend-Lease tanks and aircrafts
Lend-Lease tanks and aircraft for the Red Army 1941 to 1945. Figures of supplied armored vehicle and aircraft types from the United States and Britain to Soviet Union during the
Why Hitler attacked Russia ?
How did Hitler’s attack on Soviet Russia, now considered insane, come about? (Part I) Looking on the subsequent events appearing after Hitler’s decision to attack Russia, it looks like sheer
Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead
Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead: A Cruical Turning Point in WWII. Operation Cobra, the Allied Breakout from the Normandy Bridgehead: A Turning Point in WWII Operation
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Hitler – Character
The Five Faces of Adolf Hitler. An attempt to describe the character of the German leader or ‘Fuehrer’ of the Third Reich and supreme commander during WW2. The character of
East African Campaign 1940-41
The East African campaign during World War II is one of those victories that barely gets a mention, even though it mattered a lot. Most folks talk about Europe or
Panzer Ace Otto Carius
Oberleutnant Otto Carius: Youngest Panzer Forces Oak Leaves Recipient’s Heroic Deeds. Oberleutnant Otto Carius: Youngest Panzer Forces Oak Leaves Recipient’s Heroic Deeds Oberleutnant Otto Carius distinguished himself as one of
Control of Europe 1942-45
The map of the control of territories in the European theater of war from 1942-45. Above is the strategic map of the European theater of war for the war game
Hitler’s DNA Results: Genetic Analysis and Historical Revelations
Scientists recently analyzed DNA from a blood sample believed to belong to Adolf Hitler. These new discoveries connect to old questions about his health and personal life. The testing involved
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Stauffenberg Assassination Attempt on 20 July 1944
Stauffenberg Assassination Attempt on Hitler and Attempted Coup on 20 July 1944: A Turning Point in WWII. Stauffenberg Assassination Attempt on Hitler and Attempted Coup on 20 July 1944 On
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Operation Compass – First British Offensive in North Africa
In December 1940, British forces in North Africa kicked off their first real offensive against Italian troops who’d invaded Egypt a few months earlier. What started as a quick five-day
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Rommels attack on Tobruk
The Siege of Tobruk, from April to December 1941 (Part II). Rommel’s attack on the defensive perimeter, trench warfare and the circumstances get worse at Tobruk. Here to part I
Operation Bagration – the Soviet Summer Offensive 1944
Operation Bagration, the Soviet Summer Offensive 1944: Decisive Blow to German Army Group Center. Operation Bagration, the Soviet Summer Offensive 1944: Decisive Blow to German Army Group Center Operation Bagration
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