Second World War overview 1943-45
Second World War, overview of the course from 1943 to 1945 with the defeat of the Axis powers by the Allies (Part III). The Second Worl War from 1943 to
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When the Wehrmacht occupied Canada
Imagine waking up in Canada, pulling back the curtains, and suddenly seeing soldiers marching through the snow wearing swastika armbands. Sirens wail, bridges are reported to have been blown up,
Soviet arms production
Russian (Soviet) armaments production in the Second World War. Following are tables of the annual Russian (Soviet) armaments production (excluding ammunition) and a comparison of the necessary strategic raw materials.
Hitler – Biography
A compressed Biography of the German Führer (Leader) of the Third Reich and Supreme Commander Armed Forces, Adolf Hitler (1889-1945). HITLER, Adolf (1889-1945) Overview Adolf Hitler (1889–1945) was the dictator
Rudolf Hess – Flight to England
Rudolf Hess’s flight to England in May 1941. The Rudolf Hess flight to England is one of the best-known and at the same time most mysterious events of World War
Second World War overview 1939-40
Second World War, overview of the course of the ‘Blitzkriege’ (lightning wars) from 1939 to 1940 (Part I). Polish campaign, Stalin’s territorial claims, Western campaign and Battle of Britain. Course
Luftwaffe Over Manhattan: Heinkel 177 via Greenland
Hitler and the German high command really wanted a direct strike on the United States. New York City sat right at the center of that ambition. Over the years, plenty
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Soviet Weapon and Equipment Losses During WWII
A Comprehensive Analysis of Soviet Weapon and Equipment Losses During WWII The Soviet Union lost enormous amounts of military equipment during World War II. Material losses reached staggering numbers across
The Top WW2 Fighter-Planes With the Highest Kill-to-Loss Ratios
A Comprehensive Analysis of Air Superiority: World War II was a turning point in aerial warfare. Fighter planes became vital for gaining control of the skies. Aircraft from different nations
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Balkans Campaign
History and causes of the Balkan campaign 1940-1941. Mussolini’s Greek adventure on 28 October 1940 to the German attack of 6 April 1941. The Balkans Campaign 1941 End of October
17-Battle of the Vistula 1945
The last Russian Winter Offensive of the war started with the Battle of the Vistula. The Battle of the Vistula The Battle of the Vistula, also known as the Vistula–Oder
Rommel’s First Offensive in North Africa in 1941
On March 24, 1941, German General Erwin Rommel launched his first offensive in North Africa. What looked like an imminent Axis defeat flipped into a stunning reversal as Rommel’s forces
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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
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
