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Animated World War II casualty chart from Neil Halloran’s The Fallen of World War II

‘The Fallen of World War II’ Gives War Numbers Their Human Weight

Why The Fallen of World War II still works: clear charts, careful pacing, and visual storytelling that helps us grasp the human cost of war.

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September 5, 2026September 12, 2026

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Why OverSimplified’s WW2 Part 1 Still Works So Well

Why OverSimplified’s WW2 Part 1 still works: simple art, fast pacing, humor, and clear cause-and-effect make a huge war easier to understand.

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June 21, 2026September 13, 2026

World War II aircraft carriers and naval action during the Battle of Midway

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Battle of Midway: How Codebreakers Helped Turn the Pacific War

See how U.S. codebreakers, carrier pilots, and a few crucial hours helped make the Battle of Midway a turning point in the Pacific War in June 1942.

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November 20, 2025September 14, 2026

World War II soldiers and military transport scene representing the Red Ball Express supply effort

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Red Ball Express: The Trucks That Kept the U.S. Army Moving

How the Red Ball Express kept Allied armies supplied in 1944, why Black soldiers were central to the mission, and what this huge truck route achieved.

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April 4, 2025September 17, 2026

World War II submarine silhouetted at sea

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World War II Submarine Warfare: U-Boats, Pacific Subs & Technology

See how submarines shaped World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific, from German U-boats and U.S. patrols to sonar, radar, torpedoes, convoys, and crew life.

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September 7, 2023September 20, 2026