JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – Eighty years ago, the Battle of Luzon showcased the decisive power of the U.S. Army in the Pacific, demonstrating the indispensable role of land forces in ...

This video tells the story of Don McPherson, an F6F Hellcat ace of Fighter Squadron 83, flying from the deck of USS Essex in 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa. Through his combat missions, we explore ...

The Battle of Attu was the only land battle of World War II fought on incorporated U.S. territory, and, largely due to an ill ...

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, we asked historians to share their favorite museums around the world.

TOKYO – When dignitaries and guests gather on the remote island of Guadalcanal this week to commemorate the epic battle where Japan’s relentless advance in World War II was finally halted, one group ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Relive the aerial dogfights and naval clashes of the Battle of the Philippines Sea, thanks to stunning color footage. It is a visual record of the ...

Once the site of ferocious World War Two battles, Palau is again at the epicenter of a geostrategic tussle. America is building radar stations here, while individuals and groups tied to China wage an ...

ADA, Minn. — Memorial Day is coming up and in Ada, Minnesota, high school students there have found a special way to honor veterans and their families. As part of the 80th anniversary of World War ...

On September 2, 1945, the Second World War ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the ...