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How Polish resistance fighters stole Hitler's 'wonder weapon' and smuggled it to Britain in one of WWII's boldest missions

Polish resistance fighters undertook a daring World War II mission. They successfully stole and hid Adolf Hitler's top-secret V2 rocket. The operation, known as Most III, allowed the Allies to study the advanced weapon. Polish scientists dismantled the missile and smuggled its parts to Britain. This intelligence proved invaluable in…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

A war veteran and team found Japan's lost WWII gold submarine after more than 50 years, in 1995, but its 2 tons of gold remains missing

A Japanese submarine, the I-52, sank in 1944 carrying two tons of gold intended for Nazi Germany. Lost for decades, its wreck was finally located in 1995, over 10 miles from its recorded position. While personal artifacts were recovered, the valuable gold remains on the ocean floor, a costly and…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

The Economic Times · Jun 21

Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025

How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Putin Gears Up For 'Grandest' Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Berlin still bears scars 80 years after pivotal battle that sealed the defeat of Nazi Germany

Central Berlin was in ruins after the Red Army completed the Allied victory over the Nazis in an intense fight for the German capital in May 1945

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union's sacrifice in World War II

When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war was over.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2025

New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII

Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump’s bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025