Here’s a look at World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. Causes of World War II The Peace of Paris – The treaties worked out in Paris at the end of World War I satisfied few. Germany, Austria an

World War II veterans, some age 100 or older, gathered Friday at a Lehigh Valley ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day.

A heartfelt commemoration took place to honor World War II veterans stationed in the Pacific, featuring guest speakers and displays of milita

An East Texas World War 2 veteran celebrates a big milestone today, turning 100 years old. Surrounded by friends and family, the American hero even got surprise visits from other local veteran groups

In just 30 seconds, we use Google Earth to visualize the entire course of World War II. From the initial invasions to the final surrender, this rapid journey maps the key battles, shifting fronts, and decisive moments that shaped the outcome of the war.

Count Folke Bernadotte, the nephew of Sweden's King Gustav V and a colleague of Herman Allen, helped arrange a ceremony for the couple before he had to depart, at the city's historic Gustav Adolf Church. They wed on January 18, 1945, DiGeorge said.

Anthony Poto, John’s nephew, was 5 years old when his uncle was killed in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II in 1944. John was 21 years old when he died. “It’s been a long time, 80 years about,” Anthony Poto said. “I come to this place and I cherish this corner.”

LeRoy B. Miller Jr., talked about the lives he couldn't watch grow up. The 31-year-old World War II soldier was reported missing in action in Germany in 1944. On Aug. 15, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency brought Miller's remains home.

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World War II, the world's deadliest international conflict, left almost 80 million people dead. Here's what started it and why it ended in 1945.

TOKYO: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's use of the word "remorse" in his address about World War II at the annual government-organised national memorial service for the war dead reflected his distinctiveness.