Alan Turing helped the British government pioneer the technology to decrypt Nazi Germany’s secret communications during World War II. In 1952, Alan Turing was forced to endure chemical castration by the same government after being prosecuted for homosexual acts.

World War II saw more women serving than any conflict in history. Many Americans know about their own women’s organizations, such as the Women’s Army Corps. Across the pond in England, many women served in the WRNS, or the Women’s Royal Navy Service.

How the looming Cold War convinced Americans to keep troops in Europe after the war.

Conroy discussed his unique perspective of the Anglo-American clash over military strategy in January 1943 that ultimately produced the Allied plan for victory in World War II.

Prince Philip’s life spanned many historical eras, from the genteel manners of old world royalty to the rough and tumble of the modern media era. Philip died on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the age of 99.