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Soviet 'Night Witches' Flew Bombing Missions Against the Nazis

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HowStuffWorks looks at the Night Witches, an all-female unit of Soviet bomber pilots during World War II.

1942 Chevrolet Special DeLuxe Fleetline

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The 1942 Chevrolet Fleetline was introduced in the early days of World War II. Learn why this historic car was dubbed a 'blackout special.'

Hiroshima Shadows Preserve One of History's Darkest Moments

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One of the most haunting images of World War II is the "human shadow" etched into the stone steps of the City of Hiroshima branch of Sumitomo Bank.

How the Philadelphia Experiment Worked

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During World War II, a U.S. ship mysteriously disappeared in Virginia and reappeared suddenly in Philadelphia. Or so conspiracy theorists say.

Why Was the WWII Battle of Stalingrad So Deadly?

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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest in all of World War II. More Soviet troops died there than did American soldiers in the entire war. What made this battle so deadly?

1940-1941 Jeep

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1940-1941 jeep designs by Willys, Ford, and Bantam came together to form the standardized World War II jeep that would make history. Learn more.

What Do You Know About the Treaty of Versailles?

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This Versailles Treaty test is required trivia. Gain a better understanding of today's current events by peeking into the past with our war history challenge. Find out how strong words on a piece of paper ended one major war and quite possibly may have led us into another.

How Camp X Worked

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The history of the secret spy training school may be overlooked, but Camp X played a vital role in intelligence gathering during World War II.

1946 GMC CC-152 Pickup

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The 1946 CC-152 Pickup was one of GMC's revived models after World War II. Find pictures of and specifications for this GMC classic truck.

1945-1952 Jeep: Willys Postwar Jeep

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The Willys Jeep came into its own in the years following World War II. Learn about the postwar Jeep, including modifications for civilian use.

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