Taken at face value, the 1940 WB Series was nothing special. It was a solid, affordable and reliable 1.5-ton truck. Designed ...

A British actor best known for his role in the Star Wars franchise has died. He was 87.

June saw the loss of several influential figures in music, sports, and beyond. Brian Wilson was the creative force behind The ...

Allied intelligence confirmed that Nazi Germany was developing “vengeance” weapons, including the V-2 long-range rocket, at Peenemünde on the Baltic Sea.

In 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire, setting the stage to become fully independent in ...

June 28th and 29th are dates that echo through the corridors of history.One of the most impactful events in global history ...

Approximately one-half of Americans alive today were born after the Cold War ended. Most of the rest, including baby boomers like me, were born after World War II. We have never lived in an age when ...

“It’s so cool.” World War II Weekend concludes Sunday, running from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the gate. Originally Published: June 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT ...

Early on June 29, 1942, the 8,032-ton British steam tanker HMS Empire Mica cruised east through calm waters toward Key West, Florida, where it planned to join a convoy bound for the United Kingdom.

The bridge's namesake and inventor, Sir Donald Bailey, was a British engineer working for the War Office, who developed the blueprints for this widely-reproduced bridge design in 1940-41.

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...

Published 05/08/2025 last updated 05/08/2025 European countries, including Germany, are commemorating the end of World War II on the continent. Europe's deadliest war came to an end 80 years ago.