The Battle of Kursk was a catastrophic defeat for Germany; the Wehrmacht suffered around 200,000 casualties and lost nearly 700 tanks and 1,000 aircraft. These losses were irreplaceable.

Today in History for July 25: In 325, the Council of Nicea closed. Regarded as the first ecumenical council, its 300 attending bishops drafted the Nicene Creed and fixed the formula for Easter Sunday.

Less than a month after Italy entered World War II, the Regia Marina suffered a devastating blow at Taranto, where a British aerial attack crippled three battleships and damaged several other warships ...

A hidden gem in the heart of the Aegean, Leros, once a stronghold of Italy's dictator Benito Mussolini, is poised for a ...

American leaders refuse to learn from allies and overestimate the benefits of showy tactical attacks.

Greek-American Andros Papadakis challenged Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to a duel, defending U.S. honour against fascist ...

This is the unknown story of a Greek-American named Papadakis who challenged the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini to a death ...