In April 1945 the Swedish Red Cross launched the largest rescue operation of World War II – the mission, involving the now-iconic “White Buses”, ultimately saved 15,000 prisoners Article 2015 words 11 votes
Book review of Robert Ferguson's fascinating history of the experiences of the Norwegians during the five years of German occupation Article 272 words 6 votes
Restitution project genealogists track down rightful heirs of Nazi-looted books Article 1547 words, published Feb 10 2025 9 votes
How France uncovered the mystery of the forbidden photos of Nazi-occupied Paris Article 1513 words, published Nov 9 2024 41 votes
German Navy Enigma machine systems were different to the Army, making them tougher to crack. In this video, James Grime discusses the differences and what Alan Turing achieved in breaking the code. Video 23:05 8 votes
Salvage of the century: The lost WWII gold of HMS Edinburgh Video 41:51, published Feb 29 2024 10 votes
Monica de Wichfeld awarded Blue plaque honour in Derrylin, Northern Ireland – was a leading member of the Danish resistance against Nazi occupation in World War II Article 463 words 10 votes
Wreckage likely belonging to a British submarine that sank during World War II was found off the coast of Norway Article 403 words 13 votes
A replica of a boat that carried Danish Jews to safety in Sweden anchors an exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC Article 1424 words 12 votes
Gilleleje remembers one of the greatest collective acts of resistance of World War II – its role in the flight and escape of over 7,000 Danish Jews Article 1474 words 9 votes
Letter showing Pope Pius XII had detailed information from German Jesuit about Nazi crimes revealed Article 792 words 33 votes
An effort to focus on long overlooked Roma suffering in the Holocaust Article 1219 words, published Aug 29 2023 30 votes
Crippling Hitler's navy – the battle that knocked out 50% of the Kriegsmarine's destroyers in Norway Video 11:42, published Dec 25 2022 4 votes
Part of a Spitfire which was shot down over Norway during World War II has gone on display after being restored Article 29 words 5 votes
According to a woman tasked with checking for poison in Adolf Hitler's meals, Hitler was sympathetic to vegetarianism Article 467 words 3 votes
Battle of Drøbak Sound, 1940 - "Either I will be decorated or court martialed. Fire!" Video 7:46 6 votes
The legendary Commando raid at St. Nazaire | The greatest raid of all time Video 58:25, published Apr 22 2021 4 votes
The Polish doctors who used science to outwit the Nazis Article 7684 words, published Aug 14 2017 8 votes
José Epita Mbomo: The Spanish electrician who sabotaged the Nazis Article 3019 words, published Mar 1 2021 7 votes
That Downfall scene explained: What is Adolf Hitler freaking out about? Video 10:03, published Oct 1 2019 8 votes
Marine archaeologists catch a break on the bottom of the Baltic Sea: A 75-year-old Enigma machine Article 374 words 12 votes
"Brilliant" plans to win WW2: How France planned to win the war against Nazi Germany Video 7:23, published May 12 2017 7 votes
What Jim Crow taught the Nazis: In the 1930s, the Nazi regime were fascinated by the global leader in codified race law — the United States Article 1541 words, published Oct 3 2017 9 votes
Early warnings: How American journalists reported the rise of Adolf Hitler Article 529 words, published Mar 13 2012 5 votes
The Hongerwinter: How famine under the Nazis revealed the cause of celiac disease Article 1605 words, published Mar 29 2018 6 votes
Why Adolf Hitler lost the war: German strategic mistakes in WWII Video 36:20, published Jun 29 2012 7 votes
Raoul Wallenberg is thought to have saved as many as 30,000 Jews but his descendants do not know how, when or why he died Article 1349 words 7 votes