On August 15, 1945, American Hellcat pilots flying over Japan received the news they had been waiting years to hear - the war ...

A wide shot of French President Emmanuel Macron, seen from behind, paying his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after laying a wreath during the commemorative ceremony marking the 81st ...

Twelve years after the end of World War II, author Shohei Ooka (1909-1988) contributed this comment to a newspaper: ...

NEW YORK -- National Geographic's June issue commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day. Ahead of the May 8 anniversary, Nat Geo interviewed a number of veterans and ...

Global leaders marked 75 years since the end of World War II in Europe on Friday, urging citizens to draw inspiration from the historic victory as the world battles against the coronavirus pandemic.

World War II veterans gather at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, when Japan's surrender led to the end of WWII.