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

    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 resources.

  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 human life.

  5. Italian Campaign - WWII, Timeline & Outcome | HISTORY

    Nov 18, 2009 · The timeline and outcome of the Italian Campaign in World War II.

  6. The Pictures that Defined World War II - HISTORY

    Jul 6, 2018 · The Story of the Tuskegee Airmen WWII veteran Luther Smith flew with the all-black Tuskegee Airmen squadron.

  7. Japanese Internment Camps: WWII, Life & Conditions | HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · Flashback: How Japanese Americans Were Forced Into Concentration Camps During WWII The internment of Japanese Americans began after President Roosevelt signed Executive …

  8. 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...

  9. Why Was Dresden So Heavily Bombed? | HISTORY

    Feb 12, 2020 · A photograph shot by German WWII photographer Richard Peter shows a street cleared out after the February 13-15, 1945 Allied bombing attack on Dresden. In the background is a …

  10. American Women in World War II: WACs WAVES & WASPS | HISTORY

    Mar 5, 2010 · More to History: Women Take to the Skies During WWII In America's forgotten war, one hero with heritage on the other side of the battlefield put himself in harm's way to save his fellow …