World War 2 fun facts

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20 Oct

11 Grisly Facts about the Warsaw Ghetto

The Warsaw Ghetto was a curtailed region of Poland that suffered greatly at the hands of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Party members during World War II. Many people died as a result of the Nazis’ regime in Poland – and it’s important that we remember the struggles people went through to finally escape the horrors …
interesting facts about rationing
1 Jun

9 Less Than Fun Facts about Rationing

In times of dire need, we must be mindful about what we consume, including how much. Rationing is a term which applied during wartime to help ensure that everyone had enough access to food and necessary supplies. However, it can also apply during any time of crisis. Rationing can come into effect when there are …
Pearl Harbor Bombing
16 Mar

13 Engaging Facts About Pearl Harbor

We’ve all heard that the attack of Pearl Harbor was the world changing event which brought America into the Second World War, but is there anything else you need to know about it? It’s about time you found out with these fascinating facts about Pearl Harbor. 1. It was one of the final disasters of …
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20 Jan

15 Interesting Facts about WW2

Known as the Second Great War, World War II – or WW2 for short – is regarded as one of the most devastating conflicts of the past few centuries. It’s infamous for having started on the back of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party’s rise to power in Germany, their persecution and murder of Jewish …
facts about Winston Churchill
27 Dec

16 Victorious Facts About Winston Churchill

Perhaps known as one of the most enduring figures of British culture, Sir Winston Churchill was British Prime Minister during the Second World War. He is often credited with leading the British to victory alongside the Allies against Nazi Germany. But were you paying enough attention in history class? How much do you know about …
fun facts about submarines
8 Jun

28 Surprising Facts About Submarines

Submarines are incredible feats of engineering. Whether you’ve only seen a handful on film or have had the luck to actually get up close to a vessel, humanity has in fact been dreaming of taking to beneath the seas for centuries. Today’s submarines are incredible for propelling deep beneath the waves, though many are used …