Operation Safehaven
During World War II the Allies' effort to persuade neutral countries to seize German assets deposited in their countries was code named Operation Safehaven. Safehaven...
Poland, 1939
In the early morning of September 1, 1939, German tanks crossed the German-Polish border—sparking World War II. Five hours later, at 3:05 A.M. local time, President...
Prisoners of war
This photo, taken in 1914, shows a large French prisoner-of-war camp in Germany.
Rough seas
During World War I, German submarines, or U-boats, patrolled the North Sea, the English Channel, the Irish Sea, and their approaches. U-boats, such as the one...
Taking CARE
With a CARE package in front of them, three East German children are enjoying their sandwiches. A typical package held items like margarine, powdered milk, meats,...
Tear down this wall
In June 1987, President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. This page from President Reagan’s speaking copy of his remarks includes his...
Telegram decoded
In January 1917 the United States was neutral in the European War that would eventually be called World War I. An intercepted telegram between Germany and Mexico...