World War II Archives

Home Front’s “Enemy”: A Wartime Tale of Suspicion and Betrayal

Edith’s case highlights the complexities of wartime Britain, where fear and suspicion blurred the lines between loyalty and betrayal.

The Leipzig War Crimes Trials aimed for accountability after WWI but ended as a cautionary tale for future tribunals.

The Nuremberg Rally stands as a stark reminder of the power of propaganda and spectacle in shaping history.

The Beer Hall Putsch refers to a significant yet ultimately unsuccessful coup attempt by Nazi Party in November 1923.

The Sturmabteilung – SA, widely recognized as the Brownshirts, played a pivotal role in the ascent of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

The Night of the Long Knives, or Operation Hummingbird as it was codenamed, wasn’t just another political purge.

With the Nazi defeat in 1945, the Hitler Youth was disbanded, and its leaders were held accountable for their roles in the regime.

The Reichstag Fire marked the beginning of a dark chapter in German history

The Nuremberg Laws represent one of history’s darkest moments, a weapon to divide and oppress.

The Anschluss on March 12, 1938, was when Austria got annexed and officially joined Germany.

The Munich Agreement, which was signed on September 30, 1938 allowed Germany to take control of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.

The 6th South African Division, though not huge, played a pretty important role in securing victory in Italy during World War II.

The elite 1st Special Service Force made a name for themselves during their first combat mission by charging up Monte La Difensa in Italy

American combat photographers snapped unforgettable shots of the war, but their role in history often went unnoticed.

Before he sadly passed away, General George S. Patton, Jr. was in charge of the Fifteenth Army.

The Nazi-Soviet Pact was a non-aggression deal made in August 1939.