Today: November 08, 2024
Today: November 08, 2024

WWII

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WWII soldier killed as prisoner of war identified 82 years later

WWII soldier killed as prisoner of war identified 82 years later

WWII soldier killed as prisoner of war identified 82 years later
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A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation

Walking arm-in-arm with the Dutch queen, American World War II veteran Kenneth Thayer has returned to the tiny village that he and others in the 30th Infantry Division liberated from Nazi occupation exactly 80 years ago

A tiny village has commemorated being the first Dutch place liberated from World War II occupation
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Dutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country's liberation 80 years ago

People ‘adopting’ fallen soldiers buried at an American war cemetery in the Netherlands are helping to keep alive memories of their sacrifice as the country marks the 80th anniversary of the start of its liberation from World War II Nazi occupation

Dutch adopt US war graves to harbor memories of the country's liberation 80 years ago
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Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary

Japan marked the anniversary on Thursday of its defeat in World War Two with visits by at least three cabinet ministers to the controversial Yasukuni shrine that other

Japan ministers visit controversial war shrine on World War Two anniversary
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Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial

Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial

Kansas City resident embarking on 400-mile European bike ride to raise funds for WWII memorial
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WWII soldier finally laid to rest, 80 years after his death

WWII soldier finally laid to rest, 80 years after his death

WWII soldier finally laid to rest, 80 years after his death
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Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California

The remains of a World War II service member who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in the Philippines in 1942 have been brought home to California

Remains of World War II POW who died in the Philippines returned home to California
US

Flag theft victim, widow of WWII veteran receives emotional surprise

Flag theft victim, widow of WWII veteran receives emotional surprise

Flag theft victim, widow of WWII veteran receives emotional surprise
Europe|News

Passports please! British paratroopers met by French customs after D-Day airdrop

British paratroopers recreating an airdrop behind German defences to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day were met by French customs officials at a makeshift border checkpost.

Passports please! British paratroopers met by French customs after D-Day airdrop
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What you need to know about the D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies

World leaders and veterans gather in Normandy on Thursday to mark the 80th anniversary of the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings, when more than 150,000 Allied soldiers invaded France in a

What you need to know about the D-Day 80th anniversary ceremonies
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Macron pays tribute to civilian victims of D-Day bombings in Normandy

As world leaders gathered to celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the thousands of civilian victims

Macron pays tribute to civilian victims of D-Day bombings in Normandy
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80 years on, Britain promises to 'always remember' D-Day

Britain and France paid tribute on Wednesday to those who took part in D-Day, promising to "always

80 years on, Britain promises to 'always remember' D-Day
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US veterans get heroes' welcome in France ahead of D-Day anniversary

Crowds cheered as U.S. veterans arrived at French airports ahead of ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day,

US veterans get heroes' welcome in France ahead of D-Day anniversary
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A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96

World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot near the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France

A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96
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At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior

An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II

At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior
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Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives has made a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy
News|World

Spare a thought for weather watcher Maureen Sweeney who made the right call for D-Day

The generals, paratroopers, pilots infantrymen all played their role for the D-Day invasion

Spare a thought for weather watcher Maureen Sweeney who made the right call for D-Day
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The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy

Across Normandy, France, where the largest-ever land, sea and air armada punctured Adolf Hitler’s defenses in western Europe on D-Day, Allied veterans of World War II are the VVIPs of 80th anniversary celebrations this week

The last WWII vets converge on Normandy for D-Day and fallen friends and to cement their legacy
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French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events

French schoolchildren have greeted dozens of U.S. World War II veterans with a big poster saying ‘’thank you'' as they arrived on Monday in Normandy

French children hail D-Day veterans as heroes as they arrive in Normandy for anniversary events
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How AP covered the D-Day landings and lost photographer Bede Irvin in the battle for Normandy

On D-Day, The Associated Press had reporters, artists and photographers in the air, on the choppy waters of the English Channel, in London, and at English departure ports and airfields covering the Allied assault in Normandy

How AP covered the D-Day landings and lost photographer Bede Irvin in the battle for Normandy
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Hour by hour: A brief timeline of the Allies' June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of occupied France

June 6, 1944, began with Allied aircraft bombing German defenses in Normany, followed by some 1,200 aircraft who carry airborne troops

Hour by hour: A brief timeline of the Allies' June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of occupied France
Lifestyle|Opinion

At 100, this vet says the 'greatest generation' moniker fits 'because we saved the world'

Andy Negra Jr_ proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation.”

At 100, this vet says the 'greatest generation' moniker fits 'because we saved the world'
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A Jewish veteran from London prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A Jewish veteran is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A Jewish veteran from London prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings
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On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could

D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany occupation

On D-Day, 19-year-old medic Charles Shay was ready to give his life, and save as many as he could

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