Unsolved Mysteries of World War II

Although World War II is the best documented event in human history. The great conflict offers historians some unsolved mysteries.

In particular, governments still classify many World War II records and events top secret. For example, His Majesty’s Government still classifies intelligence files about Deputy Führer Rudolf Hess’s bizarre flight to Scotland on 10 May 1941.

The British government could declassify documents about Hess’s flight in 2041, Smithsonian reports. Those documents could generate controversy because they reportedly contain a letter from Hess to King Charles’ grandfather King George VI.

Additionally, the British and Canadian governments still classify details of some Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force operations in World War II.

Intriguingly, there could be classified World War II secrets we are unaware of. Declassified documents could shed light on unsolved World War II mysteries.

Unsolved World War II Mysteries Include:

Operation Long Jump: The Nazi Assassination Attempt that Never Occurred

In December 1943, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt (D-New York) shocked reporters with a sensational revelation. At a press conference, FDR told reporters that Nazi commandos came close to killing the Allies’ most important leaders.