Archive - World War II Today

Under Stuka attack in Benghazi

19th February 1941: As the British consolidate their positions in Libya, the appearance of German aircraft starts to change their outlook

12 hrs ago

Direct hit on shelter kills dozens

18th February 1941: Railway Arch Shelters provide relatively comfortable accommodation in the Blitz - but nowhere is completely safe

Feb 18

Rommel gets moving

17th February 1941: Expecting the British to attack further into Libya at any moment, the new German commander in Africa transforms the situation

Feb 17

Should Britain support Greece?

16th February 1941: Critical decisions on the future conduct of the war are discussed while Churchill is working in bed

Feb 16

Operation Colossus

The fate of the only Italian to participate in 'The First British Airborne Raid of World War II'

Feb 15

The assault on London continues

15th February 1941: A single bomb in north London causes massive damage - there is no end in sight to the Blitz

Feb 15

Random savagery in the Warsaw ghetto

14th February 1941: The Nazi persecution of the Jews provides an opportunity for the most brutal, sadistic individuals

Feb 14

On the run in enemy territory

13th February 1941: The weaknesses in planning behind the first British Airborne operation become apparent when the raiding party tries to escape

Feb 13

Rommel arrives in Africa

12th February 1941: The dynamic Wehrmacht General arrives in Italian Libya and immediately decides that he must take the initiative

Feb 12

Bomber crews abandon aircraft in fog

11th February 1941: Weather conditions are so bad that many aircrew have to parachute out of their bombers rather than attempt a landing

Feb 11

Behind Enemy Lines by Moonlight

10th February 1941: Operation Colossus - the first Allied paratroop operation is a sabotage mission deep in enemy territory

Feb 10

'Give us the tools and we will finish the job'

9th February 1941: Churchill makes an international broadcast telling the world that with American support Britain can beat Hitler

Feb 9

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