In 1943, during World War II, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was rescued from imprisonment by Nazi German forces led by Otto Skorzeny. This daring operation, known as the Gran Sasso raid, involved a dramatic glider assault and secured Mussolini’s release from captivity.

The U.S. government’s response to the Holocaust during World War II was grossly inadequate, including limited refugee admission, a lack of active intervention against the Nazi genocide, and delayed military action. This failure highlights a tragic neglect of humanitarian responsibility in the face of immense suffering and atrocities.

The Battle of Manila Bay, fought on May 1, 1898, was a decisive naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. The U.S. Asiatic Squadron, led by Commodore George Dewey, defeated the Spanish Pacific Squadron, significantly weakening Spanish control in the Philippines and contributing to the end of Spanish colonial rule in the area.

Although many historians believe the Battle of the Atlantic started in WW1, the Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous battle of WW2.

The Battle of Gazala was a major World War II battle fought in North Africa in 1942 between the British Eighth Army and the Axis forces led by Erwin Rommel. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Axis forces, leading to the fall of Tobruk and the retreat of the British forces.

The Ghost Army of WW2 was a secret unit of artists, designers, and sound engineers who used deception tactics to mislead the enemy. They created fake military units and equipment to distract and confuse the Germans, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.

Operation Plunder was a military operation during World War II in which Allied forces crossed the Rhine River and advanced into Germany. The operation was successful in capturing key German cities and securing a foothold in the country, ultimately leading to the end of the war in Europe.