Nazi Germanys security forces were highly effective. Many times with few troops and few means they managed to dominate the German population first, and the societies of the occupied countries later. Among all the security forces, the most mythical and the one that produced the most terror was the Ge
The Gestapo was a highly efficient and well-prepared tool of the Nazi German regime. With very few agents they managed to control the population of both Germany and the occupied countries. Efficiency in your organization was one of the keys to your success. The organization of the Gestapo The organ
From its birth, in six years the Gestapo had gone from a regional secret police to a crucial element in the rise and spread of Nazi Germany. Under the command of its enigmatic director, Heinrich Müller, it had become an instrument of terror whose success in crushing the resistance was unmatched. In
1941. The war is going well for Hitler. Most Germans, drunk with the success of the victory, continued to support the Nazis enthusiastically. Half of Europe was under German control and many dreamed that peace would come soon, with Europe united under the swastika. But Hitler had other plans. Far fr
1942. With the German army mobilized across Europe, Hitlers most powerful weapon of terror, the Gestapo, was working flat out crushing opposition and implementing the final solution of Nazi Germany. What had started as a national secret police force now had the power to kill or spare millions of peo
April 20, 1944, Hitlers birthday. A day of national celebration. When the upper echelons go astray to make gifts and please the Führer. In the past, there had been reports of new successes against the enemy. That year, however, there was less to offer. The paper flags and the parades were a faint ec
Le Havre was a headache for the Allies strategy, because it was located in the rear and on the flanks of their armies at the same time. The British decided to force the surrender of the German garrison. General Crocker arrived at Le Havre with orders to quickly seize the port, although he had a lim
The city of Le Havre was one of the most important ports in the English Channel. The allied Anglo-American forces had to take it if they wanted to continue their advance through France without having to worry about a redoubt of German forces on their flank and rear, making an assault on the city ine
After weeks of preparation, finally on September 4 General Croquer gave the order to attack. With the code word oranges , the bombardment of Le Havre began, which should pave the way for the ground troops that would come later. The fall of the French port in Allied hands was imminent. The horror beg
The general public knows the names of the most important Nazis in Nazi Germany. From the information that appears in the documentaries and films about the National Socialist period in Germany, it might seem that the regime was sustained by those few great leaders. Between 1933 and 1945 thousands of
It is in the collective memory that the United States entered the war on the side of the Triple Entente in 1917 . Yet few people know why they participated in this conflict when they practice an isolationist policy. It was only April 6, 1917 , that the country declared war on Germany, thirty-two mon
Famous figure from Gaul , sworn enemy of Julius Caesar and great warrior, Vercingetorix rocked our History lessons . The story of his conquests probably still resonates in your mind. But we often forget the mystery that hovers around the death of Vercingetorix . I suggest you take a leap of 2000 yea
We are in November 1630, the Day of the Dupes marks the victory of Cardinal de Richelieu over a major rival:Marie de Médicis , the mother of King Louis XIII of France. Its a real turnaround for this man who thought he was lost, and the Queen Mother who thought she was victorious. Lets go back to th
Author:Clementine In times of war as in times of peace, spies have always worked with the powerful . Julius Caesar, Louis XIV or Churchill, all needed information to carry out their policy and try to guess enemy strategies, the weakness of a neighboring country or even potential threats to the sov
When you think of Joséphine de Beauharnais, you immediately imagine class and elegance . However, the first wife of Napoleon I has a very handicapping complex for her. The most illustrious woman of the 18th century has some small problems with her teeth. Indeed, Joséphine de Beauharnais has rotten t
Representation of a historical fact or a myth, sculptures have turned the cultural world upside down over the centuries. This noble art has seen the birth of many masters and to adorn sumptuous palaces and castles. I invite you to discover the TOP 20 of the most beautiful sculptures known throughout
Merovingians and Carolingians, the two emblematic dynasties of the Middle Ages shaped history and sovereignty. Despite their many differences, they were both marked by illustrious kings such as Clovis and Charlemagne. Lets go back together on what marked the passage between the Merovingians and the
The reputation of the Order of the Templars is known throughout the world. These monk knights impress and intrigue. However, they marked the history of Christianity with their courage, but also their values. These values exalt through the motto of the Templars Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed nom
Cheops pyramid, lighthouse of Alexandria, the temple of Artemis,… You probably know these heritage gems as part of the Seven Wonders of the World . I invite you to discover one of the most mysterious, the Colossus of Rhodes. Through this article, I invite you to discover the intriguing history of th
During your visit to the Palace of Versailles, you were unimpressed by the size of this building. The Château has in fact 2,300 rooms. And you have certainly asked yourself this famous question:how was the Palace of Versailles heated? We imagine that the summers must have been particularly pleasant
Josef František only needed a month to shoot down 17 German planes. During the Battle of Britain, no other 303 Squadron pilot could boast of such a feat. His tactics, however, were very controversial. Josef František was a Czech who, after Hitler had occupied his homeland, joined the Polish air
Wounding his relatives came easily to Piłsudski and probably even brought him unhealthy satisfaction, as if he liked to pump his ego at the expense of other peoples feelings. He proved it many times during his youthful stay in Siberia. And Leonarda Lewandowska learned about it painfully. Leonard
Golden Age of Dutch Painting , the17th century sees the emergence of talented painters, such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jan Vermeer, Pieter De Hooch, Jacob Van Ruysdael and Carel Fabritius, whose art is soon hailed throughout the continent. At that time, the market for artistic production in the Prot
I have never used such a large bathhouse, King Gustaw Adolf reportedly said after the battle with Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski. Indeed, the Polish commander became a real terror of the Swedes - the Swedish monarch himself was wounded twice in clashes with him! When in 1626 the Swedes captured R