Baseball boosted American morale during World War II and whipped soldiers, sailors, and pilots into fighting shape.

The Institute for the Study of War and Democracy has created a playlist of songs about World War II.

James Scott’s Book Rampage Depicts One of the Bloodiest Chapters in the History of World War II
 

Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and provided hope for the Allies.

Despite being overlooked in many circles, American “Lend-Lease” support sent to the USSR not only tipped the scales in Eastern Europe but enabled the victory on the Russian Front.