World War II saw the emergence of some groundbreaking jet fighters that revolutionized aerial warfare. The Messerschmitt Me ...

When the war ended, Allied soldiers tracked down Nicolas de Largillierre's "Portrait de femme à mi-corps" with the help of a ...

During WWII, five bombers stood out for their strategic impact: the American B-29 Superfortress, famed for firebombing Tokyo ...

It is estimated that about 16 million Americans served in the armed forces during the course of World War II, including hundreds of thousands who had previously worked as either farmers or ...

During World War II, battles were won by the side that was first to spot enemy airplanes, ships, or submarines. To give the Allies an edge, British and American scientists developed radar ...

Saiorse Ronan and Paul Weller from band The Jam star in a story of struggle and hope during Germany's air raids over England.

Hidden histories come to life in this sprawling show, which includes photos, films and interactive touch-screen oral ...

Marine John Kinsel Sr., one of the last surviving Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II, has died. He was remembered Wednesday in a procession of more than 120 vehicles ...

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An old-school World War II drama, a quietly powerful Irish drama, a Christmas story and a fantasy anime arrive in movie ...

Even though age made some of those memories fuzzy, the black and white photos taken by World War II veteran Emerald Knudson ...

‘We were in striped pajamas, lice infested. But we were polite, spoke the truth, and discussed what the world should be like.’ ‘I looked at my mom—it still hurts to this day. She had these ...