Act of 23 August 1944 – King Michael dismissed the pro-Nazi Germany government of General Ion Antonescu, placing Romania on the side of the Allies for the remainder of World War II.
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Personally, I think we should join the Meme World War on the side of the Allies. Who's with me?
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TIL the 9mm Browning Hi-Power was in the Second World War and it was used by both the Axis and the Allies. Now I want it in WWII alongside the Russian Tokarev pistol. The total collection of WWII guns in the game is very vast and almost 100% in terms of what was actually available/produced. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/B…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TheNullOfTheVoid
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TDIH: November 11th, 1918 - WWI armistice signed by the Allies and Germany comes into effect and World War I hostilities end at 11am, "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/bbradleyjoness
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During world war two, the Polish land forces put a bear named Wojtek into action. He was promoted once and served in one battle. He carried ammo and supplies to Ally troops. After the war he lived the rest of his live in a zoo dying at the age of 21.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/getrektlolkek
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[January 16th, 1920] The Allies of World War I demand that the Netherlands extradite ex-German Emperor Wilhelm II who fled there in 1918. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wil…
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[WP] Every survivor remembers where they were on the day Gabriel blew the Horn of Judgment Day, raising the dead, cracking the skies and allowing the Angels to invade our world. Humanity did not want to be judged. On the 7th day of the Human-Angel war, Humanity received an unexpected ally.
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Today is the anniversary of the Battle of Britain. These few RAF soldiers from around the world prevented a German invasion of the British Isles and helped turn the tide of war in the allies favour.
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In 1943 the second Weltkrieg ended, the French and the Italians agreed to an agreement: to leave the entente and to ally with the Kaiser and in return they would receive their lands, now the world lives what I consider a type of cold war (I made a government fantocheno kingdom united) P.S English n
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πŸ‘€︎ u/jack_killer45
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/u/49orth responds to: TIL that in World War II, the Allies suspected the Nazis of using the Leaning Tower of Pisa as an observation post. A US Army General was sent to evaluate the scenario but was so impressed by the beauty of the campanile that he refused to order an artillery strike i... [+307] np.reddit.com/r/todayilea…
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Who would have won in a continuation of World War Two between the USSR and the Western Allies?

It’s 1945, and the Japanese have surrendered in Asia after the Russian invasion of Manchuria and the increased firebombings by Allied aircraft on the Japanese mainland.

(In this proposed alternative timeline, the usage of atomic bombs has been averted and therefore their influence on post-WW2 geopolitics is not present)

The attention of the USSR now turns again to Europe, where tensions between the Allies and the Russians reach boiling point. There are 300+ Soviet divisions in Eastern Europe. Stalin consults the situation and decides to act.

My question is: how would this theoretically play out? In a major confrontation between the beleaguered victors on land in 1945.. who would win?

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What if the Allies of World War II decided to attack Germany after they declared war on them instead of holding the line in year 1939?
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The Jewish Boxer Who Helped the Allies Turn the Tide of World War I thedailybeast.com/the-jew…
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[June 1st, 1918] During the evening, the first of only two giant German Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI bombers lost to enemy action in World War I is shot down by anti-aircraft guns over the French lines. It becomes the first R.VI to be examined by the Allies. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zep…
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After World War One, the Allies (GB, France, US, Japan) invaded Russia, with the purpose of helping the Whites. How big of a force did each power send? What did they actually do (were there other interests)? What was the individual public reactions to their troops being involved in another country?
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August von Mackensen (1849-1945), German Field Marshal, completely undefeated in battle, hero of the First World War, lifelong monarchist to his dying breath with a life spanning from the Kingdom of Prussia to Allied-occupied West Germany. I don't hear him talked about enough on this sub
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[September 29th, 1917] Duan Qirui, Premier of the Republic of China, secretly negotiated a series loans with the Japanese government to help China meet its military commitments for the Allies during World War I. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/michaelnoir
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TDIH (JUNE 28, 1919) The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tre…
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What is the general consensus on the overall quality of Hungarian soldiers in the 2nd World War, and what did German soldiers and commanders think of them as a fighting unit and ally?

I read about the German Barbarossa Offensive extensively, and the Stalingrad siege as well. I know from accounts that German soldiers looked down upon their Italian and Romanian counterparts. How did they see the Hungarians? Many reports showed that Hungarians seemed to be ill equipped but competent soldiers. Was this true? What was the Hungarian contribution to the axis war effort?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Nicksanni
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TIL Although Spanish caudillo Francisco Franco did not bring Spain into World War II on the side of the Axis, he permitted volunteers to join the German Army on the clear and guaranteed condition they would fight against Bolshevism (Soviets) on the Eastern Front, and not against the western Allies. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spa…
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WaPo: β€œThe heroism of World War II can’t obscure the sexual violence and racism that were part of the Allies’ war” archive.md/5UBBe
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πŸ‘€︎ u/CautiousKerbal
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TIL about Virgina Hall. An American that posed as a newspaper reporter, enlisting civilians for the French Resistance and establishing an underground network of allies and becoming one of the most important spies during World War II. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vir…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/mooglesrgreat
πŸ“…︎ Nov 05 2019
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A short tutorial and play through of Axis & Allies "World at War" featuring 14 playable nations! (Awareness campaign to build community) youtube.com/watch?v=9WV0u…
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TDIH: April 28, 1952, The Treaty of San Francisco comes into effect, restoring Japanese sovereignty and ending its state of war with most of the Allies of World War II. Photo: Yoshida and members of the Japanese delegation sign the Treaty.
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β€ͺIn the 1930s, fullback Joe Savoldi was kicked out of Notre Dame for having a secret marriage. The Packers tried to sign him but did not due to league rules, though the Bears picked him up anyway. He later became a champion pro wrestler and secret agent for the Allies during World War II.‬

The 1930s and 40s were a tumultuous time for the United States. As the country struggled through the Great Depression and World War II, the sports world saw its share of bizarre stories. One in particular stands out: Joe Savoldi, perhaps the most interesting athlete of the era. The Italian native was not only a star college football running back, but he would go on to have a strange career at the pro level, followed by a successful run as a pro wrestler.

While football players-turned-pro wrestlers are not uncommon, Savoldi had more in store as the U.S. entered the war. Once that happened, he returned to Italy... as a secret agent.


Notre Dame: The Rise and Fall of Jumping Joe

Born in Milan, Savoldi and his family moved to the United States when he was 13. In high school, he was introduced to football. While he proved to be a very physical fullback, he was still very inexperienced in the sport. During his sophomore year at Notre Dame, he was relegated to the reserve team to help him study Knute Rockne's offense.^[1]

In 1929, he finally cracked the main roster and established himself as one of the Fighting Irish's top players. Nicknamed Jumping Joe, the fullback was part of a dominant backfield that led the team to undefeated records in 1929 and 1930; during the latter season, Savoldi scored on a 97-yard touchdown run against SMU and recorded a hat trick against Navy.^[1]

Despite his success, however, his time at Notre Dame was cut short with just three games left in the 1930 season.^[2] A South Bend judge revealed he had overseen a marriage between Savoldi and Audrey Koehler in 1929; the marriage had been kept secret, but word got out when Savoldi fired for divorce. As such marriages broke school rules, he was forced to leave the team.^[3]

NFL: The Packers and the Bears

With Savoldi no longer on the Notre Dame roster, the Packers were quick to sign him, but were reminded of an NFL rule that prohibited teams from adding college players whose graduating class had not yet – well – graduated; Savoldi's class was set to graduate in June 1931. As a result, the Packers withdrew their offer.^[4]

Of all teams that could pounce on the opportunity to sign Savoldi anyway, it had to be the Bears. Rivalries are fun, aren't they? The Packers understandably protested, while Bears owners George Halas and Dutch Sternaman argued their team

... keep reading on reddit ➑

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The forgotten Muslim heroes who fought for Britain in the trenches | The stories of the 2.5 million Muslims who travelled to Europe to fight for the allies during the first world war are finally being told theguardian.com/world/201…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/EightRoundsRapid
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Finally got this flag to complete most of my world war 1 allies
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The Italian Liberation Corps: The History and Legacy of the Italian Soldiers Who Fought with the Allies during World War II by Charles River Editors amazon.com/dp/B0837ZZTY7/…
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[OC] Western Allies air missions through World War II, with period-accurate borders. v.redd.it/nb59v1wkxre21
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A revamped online version of the WW2 strategy board game Axis and Allies. "World at War" features 14 playable nations!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WV0uuXCMGg

A brief tutorial on the unique features of TripleA's (Axis and Allies) World at War map. This is followed by a complete play through starting at 9:27. Axis & Allies World at War features 14 nations: America, Britain, France, China, Holland, Anzac & USSR vs Germany, Italy, Two Japanese forces (Hisaichi/Yamamoto), Romania, Finland & Thailand! The game also features many unique units such as the Heavy Tank and Katyusha Rockets, not seen in previous games. The map itself has been enlarged to make a very elaborate and fun game!

Brief tutorial is 00:00-09:27 (Covers all units and unique game features)

Full Play Through at 09:27-28:43

TripleA's Axis and Allies is free to play and download: https://triplea-game.org/ Map used is "World at War" also found at TripleA among another 100 other maps!

Axis & Allies was created by Larry Harris and was originally published by Nova Game Designs in 1981.

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[WP] In the future, the nations of earth have settled into a lengthy peace. The military forces of the world grow bored. A covert task force is set by one country up to pull an elaborate, harmless prank on their friendliest ally. Things escalate. Write a story about the 'Prank Wars'.

I was inspired by this video

Started to wonder what would happen if all of the world's militaries had the same sort of friendly rapport.

It could be interesting to start your story either at the very beginning of the pranks or somewhere else on the timeline. Or both. Or all.

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A short tutorial and play through of the WW2 strategy board game Axis & Allies (World at War Edition) featuring 14 playable nations! youtube.com/watch?v=9WV0u…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Icnoobs-Youtube
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Team Allies of World War 2 (sorry if it has any inaccuracy)
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Some_dumb_mexican
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TIL Between 1965 and 1973, the U.S. dropped 2.7 million tons of explosives -- more than the Allies dropped in the entirety of World War II -- on neutral Cambodia, whose population was then smaller than New York City's theatlantic.com/internati…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Hamdavad_Tayshan
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Scan of a post card in my collection. The drawing depicts a "soldier in a gas mask" as the caption below and my poor understanding of German state. The mask is a 1915 Gummischutzmaske which was used by Germany and most of her allies in the Great War. The caption above says "World War 1914- 15 -16".
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A short tutorial and play through of the online WW2 Strategy board game Axis & Allies (World at War Edition) featuring 14 playable nations! youtube.com/watch?v=9WV0u…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/NBS_History
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Looking for a book that is world war 2 related, preferably looking at the non-allies side of the war.
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[WP] A time machine appears in your path on a normal day. Two time travelers step out of the machine, one asks you who won the second world war, and are horrified when you respond 'the Allies'

I feel like I've seen this one somewhere so let me know if it's a repost.

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TIL, during World War II, the German surrender of the town of Innsbruck, Austria was negotiated by a German-born Jewish American OSS Sergeant who had been captured and tortured by the Gestapo. The Allies took the town without a shot being fired. specialoperations.com/327…
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A short tutorial and play through of Axis & Allies World at War featuring 14 playable nations! youtube.com/watch?v=9WV0u…
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