Second World War
How Many People Died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
It has been 75 years since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities, killing thousands of people.
Prince Harry Hails 'Incredibly Impressive' World War II Pilots
The Duke of Sussex spoke to relatives of veterans from the "incredibly uplifting" Guinea Pig Club ahead of VE Day last week in footage which has only just aired in Britain.
Historians Discover Two World War II Shipwrecks in a Week
The latest Japanese aircraft carrier to be found was located in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, roughly 1,300 miles northwest of Pearl Harbor.
Why Is the Mayor of Milan Asking the U.S. for an Apology?
Mayor Giuseppe Sala of Milan said he would ask the U.S. consul to formally apologize for a World War II bombing in his city that killed almost 200 schoolchildren.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The bombs that exploded in the air above the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were the first and last use of atomic weapons in human history.
D-day Landings Sites Then and Now
Viewing these images side by side is a moving reminder of the passage of time, as well as the bravery of the Allied forces.
Cemetery Dug Up in Mystery of WWII Sailors' Remains
More than 1,000 military personnel were killed during the 1942 Battle of the Java Sea.
Jewish Nazi Collaborator Claims Spark Outrage in Israel
Poland's prime minister has been accused of "an inability to understand history" by Israeli leader Netanyahu.
Putin Marks Russia's Bloodiest Battle, Stalingrad
With an estimated casualty count of nearly 2 million, the six-month siege of Stalingrad remains one of the bloodiest military clashes in modern history.
Holocaust Death Camps Law Sparks Fury in Israel
Poland's draft law could introduce fines and prison sentences for language that links the country to concentration camps.
'Dunkirk': The Real Terror Trumps the Movie
First-hand accounts of the battle, stored in a London Museum, show the horror that has stayed with soldiers long after they were liberated.
Japan and South Korea's 'Comfort Women' Feud Flares
Regional stakes high given North Korea's threat to test an intercontinental ballistic missile.
War Correspondent Clare Hollingworth Dies Aged 105
Hollingworth's reporting of the outbreak of war was one of the greatest scoops of all time.
Bletchley Park to Become School for Hackers
Seventy years after cracking the Nazi's Enigma code, Bletchley Park is to become a school for hackers.
How Silk Stockings Almost Scuppered D-Day Landings
A Spanish double agent did everything he could to stop his wife from blowing his cover.
G7 Summit: Obama to Make Historic Visit to Hiroshima
Obama is the first U.S. president to visit the city since its bombing in 1945.
The Queen's 90th Birthday: Her Most Memorable Quotes
Britain's longest reigning monarch turns 90 on Thursday.
Japan and South Korea Settle Deal on Wartime Sex Slaves
Tokyo offers Seoul $8.3 million in compensation for the "comfort women" forced into sexual slavery.
Czech TV Show Re-creates Life Under Nazi Rule
"Holiday in the Protectorate" focuses on a family living like it's 1939.
Victory in Europe: Newsweek's Coverage of WWII Surrender, Celebrations
In our May 14, 1945, issue, Newsweek wrote about the Nazi surrender to the Allies and the subsequent V-E Day celebrations.
Video: Obama Devotes Weekly Address to Allied Victory in Europe
"This was the generation that literally saved the world. That ended the war and laid a foundation for peace."
Greek Jews Seek €20m From Germany for Death Camp Train Fares
The Jewish Community of Thessaloniki wants to use the reparation money to build a memorial monument.