Soldiers sail across the Rhine to mark 80th anniversary of the invasion of Germany
The March 1945 crossings, by Patton and Montgomery's forces, gave the Allies beachheads with which to invade Germany.
The National Interest on MSN3d
Nazi Submariners Were Right to Fear the World War II Hedgehog Mortar
The mechanical Hedgehog proved itself to be a deadly predator and killer of Axis submarines. When one thinks of antisubmarine ...
This WWII soldier knocked out 6 German pillboxes and took 18 prisoners by himself
Army 1st Lt. Jack Treadwell single-handedly took out six German pillboxes and captured 18 enemy soldiers during World War II.
The Forward on MSN9d
Why Nazis spent World War II in a luxury West Virginia resort
Nazis staying at Greenbrier during WWII were treated like aristocratic guests. They even threw a birthday party for Hitler ...
Job massacre in Germany: A declaration of war on the working class
At the same time as the German ruling class prepares its third bid for world power with war credits of at least €1 trillion, ...
India Today on MSN8d
How Treaty of Versailles ended World War 1 but set the stage for World War 2
The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919, was intended to bring peace following World War I — but instead ...
Germany's parliament backs incoming leader's plans for huge boost in defense spending, but can he deliver?
Under pressure from Trump and with Russia menacing, Germany's incoming leader plans to revamp the country's defense posture.
The Daily Times Salisbury on MSN2d
World War II hero of D-Day invasion to be honored by Ocean Pines with memorial paver
Friends of the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines have launched a fundraiser to honor George Kerchner, a ...
Taunton Daily Gazette4d
Raynham woman's remarkable story of surviving as a 'German Wolf Child.' What it was like
She was a little girl. Her world was turned upside down. But she maintained her determination and hopefulness,” said friend and author Kristen Arute ...
German parliament agrees to €1 trillion for war
Three goals are being pursued with Germany’s massive rearmament offensive: Breaking free from military dependence on the US, ...
The New York Times4d
To Him, Americans Were Always Heroes. He’s Not So Sure About Today’s.
He described the German boarders who filled his house from ... who had helped organize and shepherd the tour through various World War II sites across Europe — even if politics is perpetually ...