The courageous volunteer pilots of three obsolete British biplanes nicknamed Faith, Hope, and Charity engaged enemy raiders in combat over Malta in June 1940.
The combined force of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings was minuscule in comparison to the Tsar Bomba, the most awesome nuclear weapon ever detonated.
The Soviets inflicted terrible brutality on their Japanese captives.
In honor of National Dog Day, think about what it would be like to volunteer your dog for military service.
Although a decision to continue the war would mean national suicide, members of the Japanese military came close to refusing Emperor Hirohito’s surrender order.
Join us in conversation with Mike Croissant, author of Bombing Hitler’s Hometown.
Join Bing and the Belles as they look back on his USO performances during World War II and sing his wartime hits.
Spark your child's love of history with our WWII-themed storytime experience.