‘The Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn is a gripping historical fiction novel that follows the journey of a determined woman seeking justice and redemption amidst the chaos of World War II.
Those Who Save Us Summary
Those Who Save Us” by Jenna Blum explores the complex and haunting legacy of a German mother and daughter living in Nazi Germany and their secrets that resurface years later in America.
Mother Night Summary
Mother Night” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. explores the moral complexities of a man who becomes a double agent during World War II.
Kristallnacht Explained
Kristallnacht was a violent anti-Jewish pogrom in Nazi Germany that marked a turning point in the persecution of Jews during the Holocaust.
Operation Barbarossa Explained
Operation Barbarossa was the code name for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II.
Invasion of Poland Explained
The Invasion of Poland marked the beginning of World War II as Germany and the Soviet Union invaded and divided Poland between them.
Victory in Europe Day Explained
Victory in Europe Day marks the end of World War II in Europe and the surrender of Nazi Germany.
Raiders of the Lost Ark Summary
Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against Nazis to find the biblical Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the wrong hands.
Siege of Leningrad Explained
The Siege of Leningrad was a prolonged and devastating military blockade by German forces during World War II, resulting in the deaths of over one million civilians.
To Be or Not to Be Summary
A satirical comedy about a Polish theater troupe’s efforts to outwit the Nazis during World War II.
Kastner train Explained
The Kastner train was a controversial rescue mission during World War II that saved over 1,600 Hungarian Jews from Nazi concentration camps.
Eastern Front Explained
The Eastern Front was a major theater of World War II, where the Soviet Union and its allies fought against Nazi Germany and its allies.