‘All my love’: A WWII love story from sailor aboard Manitowoc-built USS Lagarto, lost in 1945
On May 3, 1945, during its second war patrol, Lagarto was lost with all 80 crew members aboard. This year marks the 80th ...
Fact check: Myths about Dresden 1945 victim numbers debunked
By midday on February 15, large-scale fires had spread, killing thousands of people and almost completely reducing the Old Town to rubble. The pictures taken by photographer Walter Hahn are etched in ...
All-Black female WWII unit beat the odds stacked against them
The Six Triple Eight shares the story of an all-Black battalion of WACs that faced unimaginable challenges while serving overseas during WWII.
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80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Colmar
A commemoration ceremony was held to honor the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Colmar at Colmar, France, Feb. 1-2, 2025.
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Could World War II Mines Still Be Active Today?
Despite being a slightly anonymous armament, mines are deadly and effective weapons. During World War II, millions of mines were used in all theaters. Since 1945, removal efforts have cut those ...
China’s Xi accepts invitation to attend Moscow’s Victory Day in May, Tass reports
"Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to take part in the celebrations on May 9 in Moscow on the occasion ...