Luger Pistol Meant for Hitler Assassination
The luger pistol was a common device in German warfare, but not all were made exactly the same. One in particular was created solely for…
Prince’s Estate Contested by Surviving Relative
A WWII-era prince’s estate is being contested by family members, decades after the aristocrat in question tried to assist in a failed plan to kill…
Egyptian Anti-Semitism Leads to Hitler Worship
There has been a noticeable rise in Egyptian anti-Semitism as the tensions between Gaza and Israel continue to come to a boil. These tensions resulted…
Jewish Inmates plan to Derail Hitlers Train – It nearly worked!
During the Second World War, Hitler was almost killed by a derailed train. It was not an accident, but part of an elaborate and daring…
Armoured Warfare and Hitler’s Allies – Review by Mark Barnes
This fascinating book in the Images of describes the decidedly mixed fortunes of the states siding, willingly or otherwise, with the Nazis to fight against…
College Exams Show Poor WWII Education
Analysis of numerous responses to college exams have shown that many students may be lacking when it comes to a working knowledge of the Second…
Angela Merkel Speaks Highly of Operation Valkyrie
Ever since the film starring Tom Cruise, Operation Valkyrie has become common knowledge. The plan to kill Adolf Hitler may not have been successful, but…
Upcoming Film About Georg Elser
Not many may be familiar with the name of Georg Elser, but he nearly became one of the most famous names in history when he…
Photographing Adolf Hitler’s Body Language
Adolf Hitler was known for many things, including his body language. He often made erratic, almost violent gestures as he spoke. Many believed that this…
Tank Dozers and the Normandy Invasion
Not many people have even heard of tank dozers, let alone their importance to the Allied invasion of Normandy during the Second World War. While…
Prisoner in WWII Attempted Assassination of Adolf Hitler
During the Second World War, a man named Henry Wermuth set out to kill Adolf Hitler. He was imprisoned in a death camp at the…
Nazi Wanted to Resurrect Prehistoric Animals
It turns out that Hitler at one point aimed to resurrect prehistoric animals so that his officers could use them for big game hunting. It…