The alliance that came together to win World War II was born out of terrible necessity. The compromises it required would have long-term consequences.

World War II took place from 1939 to 1945 between the Axis powers — Germany, Italy and Japan — and the Allies — mainly France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States.

From the Manchester to the B-32, these Allied heavy bombers showcase air power's rapid evolution of purpose, design, and ...

Date: June 11, 1940 – December 31, 1942 The Malta Campaign during World War II was a prolonged military operation surrounding the strategic island of Malta, as Allied forces defended it against ...

In the opening hours of World War II, in the early morning skies over Poland, both the Axis and the Allied side had aerial victories and aerial “firsts”, some involving unlikely and obscure ...

The Allied forces of World War II were more than ready to accept a Nazi surrender, but when they realized they might have left a potential loophole for Germany to continue fighting the Soviet ...

United Nations Day, observed on October 24, marks the anniversary of the formation of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. This day is intricately linked to World War II, particularly through the ...

At this explosive point in history, the Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition challenges you and your opponents to decide the outcome of World War II. As one of the world powers struggling for ...

How Warren helped defeat the Axis powers during World War II If you thought old Chryslers were like tanks, there might be a connection. Dane Kelly, Senior Digital Producer.

Terrifying map shows what the world would look like if Nazis had won WW2 Since the Allied victory in 1945, many have hypothesised what the world would look like today had the Nazis won World War Two.

Beginning with Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939, and ending with Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allied powers six years later, World War II was the deadliest and most ...

Tim Bouverie explores this dilemma in “Allies at War,” a deeply researched and gracefully written account of the fractious yet effective alliance that vanquished the Axis powers. Grab a Copy ...