Among the millions of World War II veterans were seven future U.S. presidents. Some only narrowly survived the experience.

"World War II: Voices of Service" will be on display in Delaware Historical Society’s Old Town Hall until the end of this ...

Two American veterans of World War II who fought to free the Philippines in 1945 are headed back to help mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Manila.

Paul Fussell’s 50-year-old survey of trench warfare deserves a new generation of readers, our book critic writes.

COMMENTARY: The Feb. 13-15, 1945, firebombing of the eastern German city symbolizes the brutality of World War II.

Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...

In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told allies, including NATO officials, that a durable peace could ...

The change upends an admirable effort to honor those who fought for the U.S. instead of those who fought to uphold the ...

A chance discovery led officials in northern England to uncover more than 100 practice bombs from World War II buried underneath a playground.

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 ...

Vanguard isn't for everyone. Luckily for history buff gamers, World War 2 is a popular setting for shooters and strategy ...