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  1. World War II: Causes, Timeline, Key Battles, Facts & Legacy

    Oct 29, 2009 · World War II in the Pacific (1941-43) The Path to Pearl Harbor How did things get so bad between the US and Japan in the lead up to WWII? It all comes down to power and …

  2. World War II: Causes and Timeline | HISTORY

    WWII Mystery: What Happened to Russia's Amber Room? Rare amber panels from this 'Eighth Wonder of the World' were lost to history amid Nazi looting.

  3. World War II Battles: Timeline - HISTORY

    May 5, 2021 · On December 7, 1941, the U.S. naval base Pearl Harbor was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces that would push the U.S. into entering WWII.

  4. How Did World War II End? - HISTORY

    Aug 11, 2020 · History Shorts: How the Atomic Bomb Was Used in WWII The United States' decision to use the atomic bomb was made after great debate, but still led to a massive loss of …

  5. The Navy Disaster That Earned JFK Two Medals for Heroism

    Dec 3, 2018 · John F. Kennedy shakes hands with Captain Conklin after being presented with a medal for heroism in service in the Navy during WWII.

  6. The Post World War II Boom: How America Got Into Gear

    May 14, 2020 · After years of wartime rationing, American consumers were ready to spend money—and factories made the switch from war...

  7. Photos: Harsh Reality in WWII Japanese American Prison Camps

    Feb 21, 2019 · These Photos Show the Harsh Reality of Life in WWII Japanese American Internment Camps More than 100,000 Japanese Americans were sent to 'War Relocation …

  8. How the GI Bill's Promise Was Denied to a Million Black WWII

    Jun 21, 2019 · How the GI Bill’s Promise Was Denied to a Million Black WWII Veterans The sweeping bill promised prosperity to veterans. So why didn’t Black Americans benefit? Erin …

  9. Watch WWII in HD Full Episodes, Video & More - HISTORY

    Culled from thousands of hours of lost and rare color archival footage gathered from a worldwide search through basements and archives, WWII in HD will change the way the world sees this …

  10. How Germany’s Invasion of Poland Kicked Off WWII - HISTORY

    Sep 1, 2014 · How Germany’s Invasion of Poland Kicked Off WWII The Nazi offensive began with a bang—many of them—and led to a global conflict that would span six years.