African American truck drivers of the Red Ball Express kept American units supplied in the race across France during the summer and fall of 1944.

Prior to 1933, Bavarian authorities devised an entire system for policing and persecuting Roma.

On January 20, 1942, a group of Nazi leaders met to coordinate a continent-wide genocide.

Commander Davis demonstrated steadfast leadership during a kamikaze attack off of Luzon, Philippines.

As the leader of Einsatzgruppe D, Otto Ohlendorf was responsible for the murder of 90,000 Soviet Jews, Roma, and Communists.

Radio as sonic morale booster was particularly important during the holidays. In this article we revisit Christmas recordings of Command Performance, The Jack Benny Show, and other radio programs.

A Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street, provides a surprisingly realistic perspective on WWII refugees.

Brigadier General Charles “Chuck” Yeager was best known as the first man to break the sound barrier, but during World War II Yeager was a decorated fighter ace.

In the opening strokes of the Battle of the Bulge, platoon leader Vernon McGarity distinguished himself in combat, inspired his men, and saved lives while delaying the onslaught of German forces.

The members of the Institute for Social Research made vital contributions to a “culture of resistance” against Nazism.

On December 7, 1941, USS California’s crew fought bravely to save her. For their heroic actions, four of her crew were awarded the Medal of Honor.

America’s coins and paper money underwent a number of changes to serve the war effort during World War II.