The History Files

Did Hitler fail to recognize the full strength of U.S. industry when he brought America into the war?

Yes he underestimated the ability of the US to produce quality war material quickly and their ability to ship enough material across the Atlantic while being attacked by Uboats. Hitler was well aware of the difficulties to fight a war thousands of…

How were Black American soldiers treated in WWII, and what does it reveal about racism in the U.S. military?

During World War II, over  1.2 million Black Americans  served in the U.S. military, fighting for a country that still denied them basic civil rights. Their treatment—both in and out of uniform—revealed a deep, institutionalized racism within t…