"The idea behind getting the kids involved was so that they can have stories to tell their children and grandchildren, to ...

This remote South Pacific island was home to one of the least necessary battles of World War II. But these days, Peleliu in ...

The distinctive rumble of radial engines from two of the rarest World War II bombers — the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and B-24 ...

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The AirPower History Tour has arrived at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, offering visitors a chance to experience World War II aviation history. The event features authentic World ...

This article appeared in History of War magazine issue 151. On 2 September 1945, Japanese forces officially surrendered to the Republic of China, ending the brutal occupation which began in 1937.

As Imperial Japanese soldiers scour the streets, a group of civilians in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing seek refuge in a small photography studio. Developing photographs taken throughout the city ...

Time is running out for the last living U.S. veterans of World War II. At 102 years old — “103 next month,” he said with a grin — Robert Heiss spends his afternoons playing cribbage and devouring ...

DELTA, Utah (KUTV) — What started off as a high school classroom assignment for students in central Utah turned into a multi-million-dollar project honoring Japanese Americans who survived Topaz ...

The General Spaatz Museum in Boyertown is selling raffle tickets for four random winners to take a 25-minute flight in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. On 2 September 1945, ...