The deadliest battles of World War II were fought on an unprecedented scale, involving millions of troops and resulting in immense losses across multiple fronts. These clashes were often turning ...

This remote South Pacific island was home to one of the least necessary battles of World War II. But these days, Peleliu in ...

Jim Sharp was one of the lucky ones. And at age 101, he’s still around to talk about it. While he feels a “little weak and weary” at times, he considers himself fortunate. He was blessed with another ...

The USS Massachusetts, a South Dakota-class battleship, earned 11 battle stars in World War II. It fired the first US 16-inch shell of World War II, and the last 16-inch shell of the war overall. The ...

The Consolidated B-32 Dominator was the final heavy bomber to enter service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Originally designed as a backup in case the revolutionary Boeing ...

Andrew Marr looks at tactics used by the RAF in the Battle of Britain. The report tells the story of Winston Churchill ...

A look at some of the most notable underwater wrecks from WWI and WWII.