On the night of Feb. 18, 1945, American soldiers did something the German defenders believed impossible, mounting a successful surprise attack.

While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...

The Battle of Kursk was the last major offensive the German army would see on the eastern front in WWII. Despite huge Soviet ...

BASTOGNE, Belgium — The United States, its European allies and a dwindling number of veterans will mark on Friday the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most important and deadly ...

Two Battle of the Bulge veterans, officials and supporters gathered Monday at the World War II Memorial’s Circle of Remembrance in Washington to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the decisive battle ...

World War II veterans Robert Miller and Willard Smith found each other in the same assisted living facility 82 years after fighting in the Battle of Luzon.

A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party... Battle for history: China's WWII anniversary ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — This December marks 81 years since the Battle of the Bulge — one of the most significant battles of World War II. And now, a local 101-year-old veteran who fought in that ...

WWII veteran David Marshall holds out his wallet containing a photo of himself during the Battle of the Bulge, during the 80th commemoration of the battle in Bastogne, Belgium. (Virginia Mayo/AP) ...