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If Hitler had delegated all military decisions to his most capable generals, could Germany have defeated the Soviet Union?

No, they would’ve lost quicker or lost in the almost same amount of time. Hitler Generals couldn’t see the war on a full-scope like Hitler, ...

Zain Ali 11 Aug, 2025

Was a successful outcome for Germany in Operation Barbarossa ever realistic?

Yes, it was possible, and it was closer than many people think. In 1941, the main factor wasn’t the size of the armies or money; it was ...

Zain Ali 7 Aug, 2025

What were the thoughts and emotions of Wehrmacht soldiers in late 1944 and early 1945, as they realized the war was lost? How did they continue to fight under such conditions?

In late 1944 and early 1945, many Wehrmacht soldiers likely felt a deep sense of despair, fear, and exhaustion as it became increasingly c...

Zain Ali 31 Jul, 2025

What is a popular misunderstanding about WWII aircraft?

That most aircraft and pilots were lost to enemy action, to air-to-air or flak from ground fire. They weren’t. (Above: In WWII 538 Corsair...

Zain Ali 16 Jul, 2025

What reasons did Nazi generals give for claiming innocence at the Nuremberg Trials, despite the facts presented?

The leading Nazi figures were tried after World War Two. Evidence was everywhere—photos, documents, witnesses. But when the judge asked wh...

Zain Ali 19 Jun, 2025

Have you come across any former Nazi soldiers? Did they take responsibility for their past or express guilt?

As a German who has served in the Bundeswehr, I met my share of former Wehrmacht soldiers. Most of them (including some of my relatives) w...

Zain Ali 19 Jun, 2025

How did German tank crews manage to get any sleep inside their tanks during World War II?

During the horrific Russian winter German tankers often slept inside their tanks, tightly huddling in their seats. The famous Tigers, for ...

Zain Ali 18 Jun, 2025