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This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match

Maj. Donald K. Willis crash-landed his plane in Nazi-occupied Holland then stopped at cafes for beers — all while evading the capture for two months.

By Claire Barrett

7 days ago

World War II bomber crash left 11 dead. Four are finally coming home.

All 11 men aboard the bomber were killed. Their remains, deep below the sea, were designated as non-recoverable. That changed in 2023.

9 days ago

How Memorial Day has evolved from its Civil War origins

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen troops. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

9 days ago

How a soldier’s relentless charge broke Japan’s line on Okinawa

The enemy positions that Pfc. Clarence Craft took out one by one added up to victory on Hen Hill.

By Jon Guttman

4 weeks ago

Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end

This V-E Day marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's surrender to Allied forces.

4 weeks ago

Trump proclaims Thursday as day for US to celebrate victory in WWII

Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday designating May 8, 2025, as a “day in celebration of Victory Day for World War II.” It is not a federal holiday.

4 weeks ago