Six years after it started, World War II ended in 1945 with Nazi Germany surrendering in May and its leaders going on trial for war crimes in November.

When efforts to negotiate a withdrawal fail, Britain and France declare war on Germany. World War II begins. Germany captures Paris, and France surrenders to the Nazis. Exacting revenge for his ...

Discover the fascinating facts and surprising timeline of the All Creatures Great and Small's author's WWII experience.

Sgt. Robert F. Van Heck, of Chicago, Illinois, was 25 years old in 1943 when he was killed during the U.S. campaign in the ...

By Professor John Charmley. The rows were explosive, the challenges enormous, but he led Britain through the war with unique assurance. By Dr Geoffrey Best. Has an obsession with the Allied ...