World War II - Vivid Maps

Just weeks after victory in Europe, Winston Churchill commissioned a secret military plan so audacious it earned the codename “Unthinkable.” The proposal called for Western forces to launch a surprise attack against their Soviet allies on July 1, 1945. What drove Churchill to contemplate such a drastic action, and why was the plan ultimately shelved?

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September 1, 2023 Alex

On this day (September 1, 1939), WWII began with Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland

Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 was a pivotal event that marked the beginning of World War II. This invasion had far-reaching consequences for Europe and the world, ultimately leading to a global conflict that lasted until 1945.

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May 8, 2022 Alex

The Atlantic Wall (1944)

The Atlantic Wall was a series of fortifications built by Nazi Germany along the western coast of Europe during World War II. The wall was over 2,400 kilometers (1,500 miles) long, stretching from the border of Spain and France to the northern tip of Norway.

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May 9, 2021 Alex

The World Divided (1941)

The map published by Richard Edes Harrison for Fortune Magazine in 1941 shows the world divided amid World War II. The American cartographer uses different colors to group all the powers based on their alignment with the two existing sides.

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June 13, 2015 Alex

World War II casualties as a percentage of the population

World War II was the deadliest military conflict in the history of humankind (85 million people were killed). The USSR