During the Second World War, there were multiple people from Allied countries who deserted to the Axis powers. Actually, ...

During the Second World War, hundreds of thousands of German (and Italian) PoWs were shipped to the United Kingdom and even ...

This St. Patrick’s Day, revisit the shocking true story of how the IRA secretly sought help from Germany during World War II ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This "Historically Speaking" column contains the opinions of columnist D. Ray Smith based upon the research and information contained in the book, "Critical Mass: How Nazi Germany ...

Every country that participated in the World War II air war had more than a few types of airplanes, but their design schemes could be distinguished throughout the conflict. The Americans liked to ...

A small, wooden keepsake box adorned with carvings and the inscription, “Gefangenschaft Amerika 1944,” was donated in late January to the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office for inclusion in the Fort ...

During World War II, Iowa housed over 25,000 German prisoners of war to address farm labor shortages. Initial fear and skepticism from Iowans gave way to community and trust as they worked alongside ...