A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week. Following a campaign by a local advocate, the creek was given a new name ...

German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...

Virgil E. Frahm, a lifelong Nebraskan and veteran, was recognized for his service in World War II. The governor presented ...

After approval in 2022, the few surviving members of the United States Army Rangers that served in World War II received the ...

You struggle to find an American household that doesn't eat pizza today, but it wasn't always so. The war was the catalyst ...

World War II officially ended later in the year on Sept. 2 when the Japanese signed an instrument of surrender, though Japan waved a white flag on Aug. 14 – about a week after the United States ...

He was always a proud American, even when his country locked him up. A World War II hero celebrates 100 years and says his ...

Since returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has assailed the world order created by the United States after World War II. He has challenged the sovereignty of allies and partners by ...

Collection of works on World War II from the Center of Military History on the operations and campaigns in the Asian-Pacific theater. Date 2002 World War, 1939-1945 1933-1945 Call number mrdf 000419 .

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that he renamed a Navy oiler ship that previously honored a gay rights ...