Veteran WWII pilot speaks during Evansville Wartime Museum meeting
A special visitor arrived at the Evansville Wartime Museum on Thursday. One of the last living P-47 pilots spoke about his ...
Found in S.C. thrift store, Purple Heart returned to sailor’s family
A Purple Heart awarded to a World War II officer found at a thrift store has made its way home to his family thanks to the dedicated efforts of a few S.C. residents.
Letters home to mum and dad: Joining the RAF
We had to wear RAF overcoats for it as we were supposed to be in uniform. We were taken eight at a time, holding our number chalked on a board in front of us. Then we were measured by the tailor. From ...
Descendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion
The great-granddaughter of the last Alaska Native chief of a remote island in the Bering Sea believes Japan should pay more ...
December Veteran flag honors POW 2LT Saulnier killed in WWII
Saulnier survived the 65-mile trek of the Bataan Death March, where “prisoners of war were forced to march through tropical ...
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‘So this is war’: A young Marine’s account of days before Pearl Harbor
Marine 2nd Lt. Robert D. Taplett missed Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor but would go on to experience the Doolittle Raid.
Pearl Harbor remembrance: A look at how World War II impacted California
A look at the effects of World War II on California and its lasting impact. Every American was impacted by the Dec. 7, 1941 ...
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Pearl Harbor attack remembered by area relatives of survivors, but group activities declining [Video, Photos, Map]
Descendants of Pearl Harbor attack survivors are trying to keep the remembrances coming each year, but their numbers are dwindling.
Purple Heart found in Lowcountry thrift store returned to hero’s family
A Purple Heart awarded to a World War II officer found at a thrift store has made its way home to his family thanks to the dedicated efforts of a few Lowcountry residents.
Local Air Force veteran remembers Ruth Lyons' call to enlist 70 years ago
It's been 70 years since Ruth Lyons made that call to action, which inspired more than 80 young men to enlist.
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The Evolution of Call of Duty – From World War II to Modern Warfare
Spread the loveCall of Duty’s journey from its roots in World War II settings to the cutting-edge modern and futuristic ...
'Extra bank holiday' to be announced in 2025 to mark 80 years since end of WW2
The UK is set to have an extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War - with a four-day ...