These pivotal moments, defining the course of World War II, ultimately determined the outcome of this monumental global conflict. Even decades later, WWII remains one of history's most devastating ...

The following timeline illustrates Italy's role leading up to and during World War II and its impact on Andra and Tatiana Bucci, two of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust. Italy's history as ...

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 ...

On the 80th anniversary of the beginning of World War II, we look at the story of this tragic conflict. Barely 21 years after the end of World War I, a bloodier war broke out and ended with the use of ...

To identify the most important events and battles of World War II, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various military and historical sources. We ordered these events chronologically to paint a picture of how ...

As the United States was drawn into war again, Brown re-initiated training of Army and Navy men on the campus. The University undertook year-round operations and accelerated programs to provide the ...

A collection of short films, interactive articles and timelines covering the major events and people of World War Two, as well as some lesser-known stories from the global conflict. World War Two ...

World War II begins. May: As Germany marches into Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, Winston Churchill replaces a disgraced Neville Chamberlain, the man responsible for the appeasement of ...