When Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, starting World War II, the Polish people's troubles were just beginning. About two weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east. The Polish ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a big 95th birthday celebration Tuesday in Lake Barrington for the amazing life of a World War II veteran, who fought with the Polish resistance. His life began as a ...

Set against the harrowing events of September 1, 1939, the novel begins with the unprovoked and brutal German blitzkrieg against Poland—an act that triggered the full-scale outbreak of World War II.

The Bielski Partisans waged plenty of combat action against the Nazi scourge, much to the chagrin of the oppressors. January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and to commemorate that ...

During World War II, resistance movements emerged across Europe and beyond, comprising brave civilians and former soldiers who fought against the Axis occupation. Lacking the industrial might of ...