We have not attempted to write an allinclusive encyclopedia of world war ii, since there are numerous such volumes already available. World war 2 facts provides information about the history of ww ii history, including videos, interesting articles, ww2 facts, photos, timeline and videos. Jun 18, 2012 facts you never knew about world war 2 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. My mum encouraged my love of history as she is a great historian herself. The germans used the first jet fighters in world war ii, among them the messerschmitt me262. Below, ive compiled a list of fiction, ya, memoir, biography, and history for you to check out. Interesting stories and random facts from the second world war trivia war books volume 1. The brutal war took lives of more than 60 million people. What are the untold and strange stories of world war 2. Even world war ii had its weird side atlas obscura. With almost the entire world plunged into war, the war is also seen as the costliest war in the history of mankind taking into account the collective amount of money spent, the expenses incurred on rehabilitating people and reconstruction. World war 2 is one of the most devastating chapters in the history of mankind. Top 10 littleknown events in world war ii listverse. I would suggest the secret army, which is a littleknown but fascinating firsthand account of the activities of the polish home army by its leader after the government fled the country, including daytoday details of the warsaw uprising.
Over 50% of the casualties were civilians, with the majority of those being women and children. World war 2 saw a large number of battles fought across much of the globe. World war i the great war the first world war, also known as the great war, was a world conflict occurring from 1914 to 1918. By taking into account the death toll, the countries involved, as well as the anguish it atrociously caused to the lives of millions affected, the war continues to be one of the historical events that are creepier than the scariest episode of the muchtalkedabout zombie apocalypse. It was published from septemberoctober 1971 to june 1983. The nazis murdered approximately 12 million people. Intriguing items and surprising stuff from the second world war. May 05, 2015 world war 2 is one of the most devastating chapters in the history of mankind. World war 2 facts, propaganda, causes, countries involved. But here are some stunning facts about world war ii. Jan 27, 2016 i know this is going to be longer, but this 5 minute read gonna introduce you the person of sheer patience, and extreme honestly order following soldier, hiroo onoda is a japanese citizen that originally worked at a chinese trading company. I know this is going to be longer, but this 5 minute read gonna introduce you the person of sheer patience, and extreme honestly order following soldier, hiroo onoda is a japanese citizen that originally worked at a chinese trading company. Most are aimed at being at least slightly weird, and it does reinforce the saying that truth is stranger than fiction. Navy during the second world war, and changed his name after the war to william patrick stuarthouston.
Interesting stories and random facts from the second world war trivia war books volume 1 oneill, bill on. Of the males born in soviet in 1923, only 20% percent survived the war. Most of us know the larger story of world war ii and have a sense of its horrors. Total casualties for world war ii were between 50 and 70 million people, 80% of who came form only four countries russia, china, germany, and poland. To date, world war i is the sixth deadliest conflict in world history. Studying all the battles, effects, and the causes might get a little boring. A world war is specifically one which actually effects a lot of populated countries of the world. The site would also be used by the us air froce during the korean and vietnam wars to help drop bombs accurately. This is a list of ten unordered events of wwii that are moderately unknown to the. Sep 01, 2009 weird war twostudio 2 publishing and pinnacle entertainment160 pages hardcoverin the horror of war dark things rise and world war ii is historys greatest conflict. Before the start of world war ii the uk imported 55 million tons of food, a mere month after the start of world war ii they imported 12 million. But here are some stunning facts about world war ii you may not have heard. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Weird war tales was a war comic book title with supernatural overtones published by dc comics.
During world war ii a dutch minesweeper evaded the japanese for eight days disguised as an island. Weve all seen the hbo series band of brothers, and the classic saving private ryan but there is more to wwii than what hollywood shows us. So, here are some very interesting and unusual events which are not mentioned in the textbooks. World war 1 world war one has a lot of weird facts tired with it. World war 2 fact files series 26 primary works 26 total works a series about weapons used or developed during the world war two, published by macdonald and janes in the uk and arco in the us. It was an anthology series that told war stories with horror, mystery, fantasy and science fiction elements.
The world war 1 started and made a lot of harm to the common people. Highranking officers were occasionally killed with. Heres a list of 45 facts from world war ii that you probably didnt know. Read about the strange truths from wwii that the history books often wash over. Strategically, the united states agreed with great britain. Aug 06, 2014 world war 2 is often viewed as the greatest tragedy in the history of mankind.
They moved only at night and anchored closed to shore by day, eventually escaping to australia. The best way to describe this 1983 paperback book on ww ii is to quote from the introduction by authors don mccombs and fred l. The original title ran for 12 years and 124 issues. Interesting stories and random facts from the second world war trivia war books book 1 bill oneill. World war 2 facts show that uboats were a force to be reckoned with and they played an important role for germany in the battle of the atlantic.
The norden bombsight was created and used by the united states army air forces usaaf and the united states navy during ww 2. World war 2 was a battle between two groups of countries. A german trench occupied by british soldiers circa 1916 despite the unsanitary conditions experienced in the trenches, still close to 23 of the deaths in world war i occurred. However, not all facts about world war 2 are known to everyone. Comments off on 25 gutwrenching pictures of world war ii which prove that war is hell. May 04, 2016 25 gutwrenching pictures of world war ii which prove that war is hell. An average of 27,700 tons of bombs was dropped per month by the allies from 1939 to 1945 for a total of 3. No previous conflict had mobilized so many soldiers or involved so many in the field of battle. It changed the world with technology advancements, nuclear power and a lot more.
Below is a list of some interesting facts about world war i. I know its a really weird statement to make, but the war was over many, many years ago, and it is still one of the most important wars of the 20 th century world war 1 is still more important, but thats not what were here to discuss. Facts you never knew about world war 2 slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The major allied powers were britain, france, russia, china and the united states. German uboats are credited with sinking 2,000 allied ships. Interesting facts about world war i armed forces museum.
World war 2 facts for kids national geographic kids. People love to read about one of the worst events in history. A top of bizarre and interesting facts about world war ii thanks for watching, dont forget to hit subscribe follow us on tumblr. Wwii had an amazing impact on the world and it has a ton of information. Major battles occurred between the axis and allied powers across north africa, europe, asia and more with the war being referred to by the allied powers as the european and pacific fronts. Weird war 2 is a collection of totally disparate facts from world war ii that range from horrific to humorous, and from recognisable to strange. Check out this list below and get to know all the unknown facts about world war 2. Interesting list, there are a number here ive been wanting to read, and a few i hadnt heard of which look interesting. World war 2 is often viewed as the greatest tragedy in the history of mankind.
World war 2 facts suitable for kids hitlers nephew, william hitler, served in the u. Weird war 2 by richard denham i have always had love of history since primary school when i first heard about the tudors and about world war 1 and 2. The major axis powers were germany, italy and japan. The crew covered the decks in cut trees and painted exposed surfaces to look like rocks. Aug 29, 2014 a top of bizarre and interesting facts about world war ii thanks for watching, dont forget to hit subscribe follow us on tumblr. He was kept as a pow and given a life sentence at the nuremberg war crimes trial. Facts about world war 2 show that uboats using torpedoes sunk 175 military vessels and 2,825 commercial vessels, making a total of 3,000 ships. It cost more money, damaged more property, killed more people, and caused more farreaching changes than any other war in history. Weird war twostudio 2 publishing and pinnacle entertainment160 pages hardcoverin the horror of war dark things rise and world war ii is historys greatest conflict. Today, we living in this modern age have a lot of safety tied with us but that wasnt the case in those days.
All the light we cannot see by anthony doerr, the book thief by markus zusak, lilac girls by martha hall kelly, we. National geographic kids is an exciting monthly read for planetpassionate boys and. Consisting of what was originally two volumes, this book is organized into nine topics. Weird wars is a series of horror roleplaying games set during past and future wars and published by pinnacle entertainment group. The format is a collection of questions with answers. World war ii is one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of mankind. Blood on the rhine was set during world war ii, and utilized the d20 system. Nov 30, 2016 second world war strange facts about world war 2 ww2 facts youtube.
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