Bombing of Leningrad
On September 19, 1941, as part of Operation Barbarossa, German bombers blasted through Leningrad's antiaircraft defenses, killing over 1,000 Russians. Read more >>>
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Nose art on airplanes
Nose art is an elaborate, decorative painting on the fuselage of military aircraft located near the nose as a form of aircraft graffiti. Read more >>>
The surrender of Italy to the Allies
The surrender of Italy to the Allies. Our spotlight this week shines on the battle of El Alamein, the turning point in the war according to Churchill. Read more >>>
Desertion of the Axis
Our This Week in History section features the desertion of the Axis powers by Romania. Our spotlight this week shines on Alfred Rosenberg, the author of The Myth of the 20th Century, considered the most influential Nazi text after Hitler's Mein Kampf. Read more >>>
The battle of Kursk
In 1943 the greatest tank battle in history raged on the Eastern Front, while our spotlight shines on the nurses of World War II. Read more >>>
Night of Long Knives
This week in history saw the Night of the Long Knives. Our spotlight this week shines on the Gloster Meteor jet fighter. Read more >>>
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Theresienstadt was examined by the International Committee of the Red Cross, this week in history. Our spotlight section this week features Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Read more >>>
Paris fell to the German Army
This Week in History, Paris fell to the German Army. Our spotlight this week features an article on Operation Mincemeat. Read more >>>
Pavlov's House
This Week in History, Operation Overlord was postponed as a result of inclement weather. Our spotlight this week shines on Pavlov's house in Stalingrad. Read more >>>
Operation Dynamo
This Week in History, Operation Dynamo saw the evacuation of Dunkirk. Our spotlight this week features an article on the Mitsubishi (A6M) Zero.Read more >>>
The second Washington Conference
The second Washington Conference, code-named Trident took place this week in history, and is our feature article for our so-dedicated section. Our spotlight this week shines on Operation Titanic. Read more >>>
Rudolf Hess' legendary flight to Scotland
This edition, our This Week in History Rudolf Hess, Hitler's deputy, flies to Scotland. Our spotlight this edition features an article on Black May. Read more >>>
Denmark is liberated by the Allies
This week in history, the Allied forces liberated Denmark. Our spotlight this week features an investigation of Operation Frantic, the launch of a series of shuttle bombing missions against targets of industrial or military importance. Read more >>>
General Erwin Rommel
General Erwin Rommel and his Deutsches Afrikakorps, pushing the British out of the Halfaya Pass in Egypt. Also this issue: an article exploring Operation Sea Lion in our Spotlight section. Read more >>>
Pathfinders of D-day
This edition, our This Week in History section features a brief biography of Hitler. Our Spotlight explores the first paratroopers dropped on D-Day, the pathfinders. Read more >>>
Eichmann trial
Our This Week in History section features the Eichmann trial, while our Spotlight this week shines on the B-26 Marauder. Happy reading! >>>
The liberation of Hungary by the Red Army
Our This Week in History section this edition features the liberation of Hungary. Meanwhile, our Spotlight this week discusses the winged warriors of WW2 - war pigeons. Read more >>>
The Spanish Civil War
Our This Week in History section this edition features the end of the Spanish Civil War. Meanwhile, our Spotlight this week discusses flak towers. Happy reading! >>>
The collapse of the Habsburg and Ottoman empires
Our This Week in History, Yugoslavia joined the Axis. Our Spotlight section this week features an article on the Bailey bridge. Happy reading! >>>
Invasion of Czechoslovakia
Our This Week in History article discusses the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Hitler. Meanwhile, our spotlight this issue shines on the "Hospital in the Rock."Read more >>>
The Heroes of Telemark
Welcome again to the Beyond Band of Brothers newsletter.
Our features include Allied commandos sabotaging a heavy-water processor, and the role chocolate played in U.S. rations... Read more >>>
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima
This week in history the U.S. flag was hoisted on the summit of Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi. Our spotlight section this week features an article on the female bomber pilots of the USSR.Read more >>>
This week in Austria, 1938
Following a shady series of events, Hitler crossed the border into Austria on March 13, 1938, as Germany usurped the country into its empire -an event which became known as the Anschluss..Read more >>>
A tribute to Dick Winters
Born in Pennsylvania in 1918, Richard Winters grew up an average student who enjoyed athletics and reading. After buckling down in college, he joined the army voluntarily in August 1941 as “the quickest way to rid myself of compulsory service.” Little did he dream that he would become a decorated officer, a revered leader and an inspiration to millions.Read more >>>
February 19, 1942
Welcome to this week's issue of Beyond Band of Brothers newsletter. This issue, our This Week in History section features an articles on the Japanese internment of 1942. Our spotlight article this week discusses the classical influences of the Third Reich.Happy read >>>
Dieppe Raid
The Dieppe Raid (a.k.a Battle of Dieppe, Operation Rutter, and Operation Jubilee) was an attack on the German-occupied port of Dieppe by the Allies on August 19, 1942. Read more >>>
The first prisoners were gassed at Auschwitz
For almost five years, between June 14, 1940, when the first 728 Polish political prisoners arrived at the camp, and January 27, 1945, when it was liberated by the 60th Army of the 1st Ukrainian front...Read more >>>
Operation Valkyrie
This Week in History section features an article on Operation Valkyrie, while our spotlight this edition shines on Switzerland. Read more >>>
This week in Austria, 1938
This Week in History section features the capture of Antwerp and it's invaluable deep-water port. Our spotlight this week shines on Leni Riefenstahl's Olympia - an ode to the spirit of the Olympics. Read more >>>
The International Military Tribunal
Saw the verdicts against the major war criminals handed down by the International Military Tribunal. Read more >>>
Germany Quits League of Nations
On October 14, 1933, Germany renounced its role in the Conference for the Reduction and Limitation of Armaments... Read more >>>
P-40 Warhawk
The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk (known to the British and the Soviets as the Tomahawk and Kittyhawk) was the Last of the Hawk line of Curtiss fighter planes.Read more >>>