But nevertheless, when the war was over, the United States was the preeminent power in the world—except for Britain—had lost ...

Patrick Ryan's novel focuses on two married couples and stretches from pre-WWII to the close of the 20th century, capturing ...

The remaining survivor of the U.S. Navy's U.S.S. Yorktown during World War II is celebrating his 101st Birthday this weekend. He volunteered for active combat duty on the U.S.S. Yorktown after Pearl ...

Rationing had an impact on dinner tables during World War II. These are the different foods people ate to get by during wartime, from 1939 to 1945.

The Battle of Britain was one of the great turning points of WWII. The air battle — fought largely over Southern England — was a vital victory for the Allies. From a morale point of view, it proved ...

Parade showcases China's military modernisation amid geopolitical tensions China emphasises its role in World War Two, challenges Western narratives Diplomatic tensions as Western leaders shun parade, ...

BEIJING (Reuters) -Airport scanners at office entrances, road closures for large-scale midnight rehearsals, drones banned, guards stationed 24/7 on all overpasses: Beijing has effectively paralysed ...

Donald Trump’s offensive against the Smithsonian reached a dramatic new level last week, with a presidential declaration that the institution and its museums are “OUT OF CONTROL.” To help bolster his ...

Mcpherson was believed to be the last surviving WWII ace. (Navy) Amid the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end comes the death of what is believed to be America’s last surviving ace, Don McPherson.

In World War II, both Germany and Japan surrendered unconditionally. As the World War I armistice was being negotiated, Germany won small concessions, but the allies generally imposed their will, an ...

Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 feet into one of the world’s deepest submarine chasms. The U.S.S. Johnston ...