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During World War II, Germany Attempted to Bring About the Collapse of the British Economy by Forging £130 Million in British Bank Notes. These Notes were Considered the Most Perfect Counterfeits Ever Produced.

Nazi Germany used operation Bernhard to practice counterfeiting British currency. It was initially intended to drop the notes over Britain to cause the British economy to crash during the Second World War. But what is Operation Bernhard? Germany faked £130 million in British currency during World War II to bring down the British economy. The […]

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Coco Chanel, the French Fashion Designer and Businesswoman was a Nazi Spy and a Huge Anti-Semite.

Gabrielle Bonheur Coco Chanel was a French businesswoman and fashion designer. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand and is credited with popularizing sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style in the post-World War I era. This style replaced the previously dominant corseted silhouette with a style that was simpler,

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Hjalmar Schacht

Who is the Smartest Nazi?

Any person who is a member of Adolf Hitler’s National Socialist German Workers’ Party is identified as a Nazi. Hitler and the Nazis ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. They advocated totalitarian rule, territorial expansion, anti-Semitism, and Aryan supremacy, all leading directly to World War II and the Holocaust. But do you know who is

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Why Did The Anne Frank Foundation Add Otto Frank as Co-Author of Her Diary?

The Diary of Anne Frank has become an iconic piece of literature. The journal showcases a vivid and moving glimpse into the life of a young Jewish girl growing up in Nazi-occupied Holland during the height of Hitler’s reign. Anne recorded her daily life while hiding from the Nazis in an old warehouse in Amsterdam.

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Otto Rahn

Who is the Nazi Indiana Jones?

The Indiana Jones film franchise began in 1981 with the Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film is based on the adventures of Dr. Henry Walton Indiana Jones, Jr. played by Harrison Ford. The series was created by George Lucas and was a complete hit. But did you know that there was a real-life Indiana

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How Did Conrad Veidt Support His Jewish Wife?

Most known for his role as a Nazi in Casablanca and Nazi Agent. Conrad Veidt had an esteemed reputation as an actor, making more than a hundred movies in Berlin, Paris, London, and Hollywood. With that said, he was also known for his anti-Nazi actions, once ordered to be killed by the Gestapo.  After Veidt’s

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How Did the Greeks Hide Museum Artifacts from the Nazis?

The Nazis had expected thousands of antiques when they entered the National Archaeological Museum. The only barrier that kept them from stealing the hidden riches was the persistent effort of the museum’s workers.  The Greek Ministry of Culture devised a plan to ensure the utmost protection of their priceless relics. Following their orders, the National

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