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The war meant nearly six long years of enemy bombings, food rationing and the heartache of missing loved ones who were away ...

A brilliant example of Americans making do amid WWII was the 'emergency steak' that helped many families survive through the ...

Rationing during the Second World War lasted for 14 years ... in the tin bath of course. With one toilet roll per family per week! Of course it wasn’t easy for menfolk especially those away ...

In Uganda’s overcrowded camps, refugees survive on shrinking rations. But going home means walking back into war.

Dogs are much more than just pets. They are steadfast companions who offer unwavering emotional support during the darkest ...

The Israeli PM says if there is an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and a hostage release deal, Israel will be open to ...

Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain ...

NPR speaks with Jonathan Horn about his new book, "The Fate of the Generals," which tells the story of two commanders in World War II who received the same medal but found honor on different paths.

One posh lad discovered outside toilets for ... She said: “During the second world war the population of Alveley was in its hundreds and then you have an extra 80 children sent to the village ...

Britain provided a convenient bolthole for many European monarchs as the Nazis marched across the continent... with some diplomatically ticklish consequences ...

The US Army’s 250th anniversary parade will feature tanks, aircraft, and thousands of soldiers, sparking concerns over ...