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

In January 1944, two Ranger battalions walked into an ambush at Cisterna, Italy. Only six of 767 men escaped, forever ...

Jim Sharp was one of the lucky ones. And at age 101, he’s still around to talk about it. While he feels a “little weak and weary” at times, he considers himself fortunate. He was blessed with another ...

While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...

In 1984, President Reagan commemorated the 40th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, and paid tribute to the World War II soldiers known as "The Greatest Generation." "These are champions who ...

The Second World War is mostly associated with the roar of fighter aircraft and the destructive impact of strategic bombing ...

A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party... Battle for history: China's WWII anniversary ...