World war II
Woman Discovers Grandma's Diary Confirms Identity of WWII Spy
A woman has discovered that a diary preserved by her grandmother reveals the identity of a WWII British spy codenamed Agent Mullet.
Thousands of British Schoolchildren Were Trained as WWII Assassins: Author
The new book by Andrew Chatterton has lifted the lid on the network of civilian saboteurs and spies trained to defeat Adolf Hitler's army.
Historian Details Pius XII's Troubling Alliances With Mussolini, Hitler
Critics have long argued Pius XII did nothing to stop the genocide of the Jewish people.
Nine Inspiring Anne Frank Quotes To Honor Her Memory
Anne Frank's June 12 birthday marks the 80th anniversary of the day she received a diary for her 13th birthday.
What Happened to Anne Frank? A Timeline of the Harrowing Events
Anne Frank's extraordinary daily journal chronicled the tense realities of life in confinement while hiding from the Nazis during World War II.
World's Only Known Surviving D-Day Ration Pack Discovered at Museum
The "Assault Ration Pack" was issued to British and Commonwealth soldiers for the famous Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944.
Unearthed RAF Log Book Reveals Secrets of World War II's Forgotten Heroes
As well as showing the sense of humor maintained despite being at war, it also features a "rogues gallery" of personnel who were blacklisted for bad behavior.
WWII Anti-Aircraft Missile Leads to Evacuation of 450 People in Poland
The device, weighing 110 pounds was found during construction work, and local police said it was "a very dangerous find."
Veteran Reunites With Japanese Love 70 Years After He Lost Her
Duane Mann, 91, finally finds Peggy Yamaguchi: "I'm here to tell you that I didn't abandon you at all. I just couldn't find you."
Zelensky Likens Russian Invasion to WWII 'Nazi Aggression'
"We understand that no one will be able to stay away and avoid being affected when a catastrophe of such enormity occurs in the world," Zelensky said.
The 8 Best Memorial Day Movies To Watch
It's Memorial Day and there are plenty of great movies to watch to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the U.S. military.
Russian Army Chief Lists Ukraine Figures To Put on Trial Like 'Nuremberg'
Russian State Duma Deputy Defense Committee Chairman Vladimir Shamanov said the war in Ukraine could last five to 10 years.
The War in Ukraine Is Not Comparable to World War II
Hyperbolic comparisons to the titanic struggle of World War II increase the risk of escalating a conflict currently localized to Ukraine.
Fact Check: Was Russian Delegate Censored In Sky News Interview?
The programme's guest claimed that Ukraine President Zelensky posted a photo on Russia's Victory Day of a Ukrainian soldier wearing a Nazi symbol.
Cartoon Sketches By WWII Soldier Now Worth Thousands
Hilarious cartoons sketched by a World War II soldier and kept in an attic for almost 80 years are set to fetch thousands of dollars after being deemed worthless.
White House Rejects Putin Blaming NATO for Ukraine War: That's 'Absurd'
"Putin is perverting history, changing history—or attempting to change it, I should say—to justify his unprovoked and unjustified war," Jen Psaki said.
Victory Day Photos: Putin Shows Off Russia's Military Power at 2022 Parade
Thousands of military units and personnel paraded in Moscow's streets to mark Russia's annual celebration of its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
Zelensky Warns 'the Evil Has Returned' in Victory Day Speech Blasting Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky compared Russia's actions in Ukraine to those of Nazi Germany during World War II
on Sunday.
Watch: WWII Nurse Celebrates 100th Birthday With Skydive Over Florida Coast
She said: "I had never done it, and I've done a lot of things in 100 years so I thought I must do it while I can."
Russia Scales Back May 9 Victory Day Parade as Ukraine War Takes Toll
Russia's defense ministry said 129 units of military equipment will cross Red Square on May 9, in contrast to last year when 191 military vehicles took part.
Why May 9th Is Important for Russia
Fears are growing that the Russian President Vladimir Putin will officially declare an all-out war on Ukraine on one of Russia's most popular holidays.
D-Day Fighter Who Was In Normandy Landings Passes Away Before Turning 98
Frank Gibbins cleared the beaches of bodies after the Normandy landings when he arrived in France on June 6, 1944, as a 20-year-old Royal Marine.
K-Pop Fans Demand Apology After Epex Song Seemingly References Nazi Pogrom
The fans are not asking the band to apologize, but with the trending hashtag #C9_APOLOGIZE, their label and management company.
Ukraine-Russia Set To Fight Largest Tank Battle in Europe Since World War 2
Russia is amassing troops and armored vehicles in Donbas, where Ukrainian officials expect a huge battle to break out soon.
WWII-Era Grenade Discovered on Conveyor Belt at French Fry Factory
"It made for a more interesting night than we normally have," said factory operations manager Roland Spitaels.
Putin Plans to Split Ukraine in Two a la Koreas: Ukraine Intel Chief
The comments come after Russia said it would focus its war efforts on "liberating" eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine Says 'Nazis Have Returned' After Russians Hit Holocaust Memorial
The menorah-shaped monument was built where approximately 15,000 Jews were shot and killed during the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.
German Farmer Gets Plow Stuck in Unexploded British World War II Bomb
Undetonated bombs are still found in fields and cities across Germany.
Ukraine Claims Russia Wants to End War by May 9, Its WWII 'Victory Day'
Ukrainian media reported Russia wants to end the war on the same day it celebrated victory over Nazi Germany.
Zelensky Sparks Indignation in Israel With Holocaust Comparison
The Ukrainian president said Putin is attempting to carry out a "final solution," evoking the Nazi phrasing for its genocide of 6 million Jews.