Nearly 80 years after Imperial Japan's surrender ended World War II, the number of American veterans who served in the conflict has fallen to around 66,000, according to the Department of Veterans ...

In just a few weeks, a World War II museum in Delaware will welcome a new, historic artifact – an enormous map documenting a rear admiral's travels, as well as every U.S. submarine lost in the war. "I ...

Top-secret World War II maps used by Allied troops for the D-Day landings have sold at auction for £23,000 (over $30,000) - after being found in a cardboard box. The collection - giving ...

This historic home, known locally as The Yellow House, has quite the story to tell. With its lattice windows and striking black door and shutters, the dwelling is situated in the affluent Georgetown ...

ANSBACH, Germany — Look at one of the numerous lists of the world’s most beautiful small towns and you’re all but guaranteed to see the Bavarian wonder known as Rothenburg ob der Tauber on it. But ...

On Sept. 2, 1945, the official end of World War II came to pass with Japan’s signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard ...

Operation Underworld is usually remembered as a secret pact between the Navy and the Mafia to secure America’s wartime docks, ...

When most people think of women's contributions to World War II, the Rosie the Riveter poster is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But many of the women crucial to the war effort do not ...

Top-secret World War II maps used by Allied troops for the D-Day landings have sold at auction for £23,000 (over $30,000) - after being found in a cardboard box.