Could treasure hunters have discovered "Nazi Gold"?

During World War II, Nazis plundered gold from occupied countries, hiding it in caves and mines. Will modern treasure hunters finally locate the legendary Reichsbank treasure?

Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945

This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. In order to force Japan to surrender, President Truman gave the command to drop two atomic bombs on Japanese cities. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Nazi Germany Surrenders: February 1945-May 1945

World War II ended in 1945 with Nazi Germany and Japan being defeated. V-E Day was celebrated on May 8, 1945, after German forces officially surrendered to the Allies. Follow the events of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany and Japan.

Postwar Europe and Japan: October 1945-September 1951

This World War II timeline highlights postwar events from October 1945-September 1951. The time period after the war saw a great deal of instability as relations between Russia and the Allies soured. Get information on Europe and Japan after World War II.

The Atomic Bomb and the Surrender of Japan

In 1939, a group of scientists, many having recently arrived in the United States after fleeing Nazi persecution in Germany, informed government officials that recent experiments conducted in Germany had demonstrated the feasibility of building an atomic weapon.

Economic and Social Aspects of World War II

War Production. Sometimes called the "Battle of Production," the struggle by the warring powers to outproduce each other was intense.

Results of World War II

As the war drew to a close, the nations of the world were eager to find a means of attaining permanent peace.