When WW2 was declared on September 1, 1939 Peter immediately enlisted in the Army at the Cowley Barracks, just outside Oxford. After training at Bulford Barracks he was ... 7 trips and rescued some ...

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in ...

Despite the largest loss of life sustained by one family in the U.S. Navy's history, Alleta and Thomas were determined to ...

Germany's final major offensive on the Western Front -- but to his everlasting good fortune, he was not involved in the most ...

After 80 years, a World War II soldier that was killed during a bombing mission over Germany has been laid to rest at the ...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen honored two sisters for their efforts during World War II. Pillen recognized Margy Dietz and Marcy ...

“We just met today,” said Marcy Lackovic. In fact, they worked together during World War II at the Martin Bomber Plant at Offutt Field. Margy was a typist. Marcy inspected planes. “I didn ...

What’s Your KCQ? looks back at the prisoner of war camps that were scattered across the KC region during World War II.

Mahathir, who will be turning 100 in June, also harkened back to World War II to launch a barrage against his successor’s claim of leading a “unity government”. He recalled that during this ...

served in the US Army Air Forces during World War II. “The Museum is truly unparalleled in its efforts to share the war’s history and the stories of those served. I’m proud to be able to ...

looking to turn up the remains of people who hid in caves like this one during the World War II Battle of Okinawa. This is the life’s work of the bone digger, Takamatsu Gushiken. He spends much ...

The British government lifted the patent during World War II, which enabled American companies to produce powdered eggs. What Are Pasteurized Eggs, and Are They Safer Than Regular Eggs?