Wwii
Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman
The concept of a dedicated pararescue force traces its roots back to the end of World War II. Becoming a PJ is widely considered one of the most grueling undertakings in the military.
This Jewish artist fought Nazis with a paintbrush, when art like his still mattered
82 years after his plane was shot down in China, Jewish WWII pilot Morton Sher is laid to rest
Putin's warning: Russia is prepared to go to war against Europe
‘I have never argued with anyone’: Ethel Caterham becomes world's oldest person
Caterham, who lives in Surrey, attributes her longevity to 'never arguing with anyone' and 'doing what I want'.
Amber “Gummy Bear,” stolen in WWII, may be over 5,000-years-old
An ancient amber bear figurine, unearthed by miners in northern Poland, is the subject of renewed attention following a study suggesting it dates back to the Upper Paleolithic period.
Modern tech unveils WWII submarine 'M-49' lost for 82 years in Russian waters
crew of 22 perished when submarine went missing during combat mission in August 1941.
Wreckage of WWII bomber Baltimore FW282 found in Aegean Sea after 80 years
WWII bomber Baltimore FW282 found in Aegean Sea after 80 years.
Former tennis star Boris Becker apologizes after citing SS member's claims about Hitler's survival
Becker's sharing of a post claiming Hitler fled to South America sparked criticism and accusations of promoting conspiracy myths.
Study reveals workings of British Starfish decoy sites that mislead WWII Luftwaffe attacks
Researchers uncover World War II decoy sites designed to divert German bombers from industrial targets in North Staffordshire.
Polish detectorists find 2,000-year-old Roman spatha sword while searching for WWII relics
Experts believe the sword was deposited as a funerary offering during a Przeworsk culture burial.
Lost WWII Brazilian warship Vital de Oliveira identified after 80 years
On July 19, 1944, the German submarine U-861 torpedoed the Vital de Oliveira, sinking it and killing about 100 of the 270 crew members.
Secret WWII tunnels under London to become new tourist attraction
The £120 million transformation will create a museum, exhibition hall, and entertainment zone in the Kingsway Exchange Tunnels.
Remains of US soldier missing since World War II identified after 80 years
Bryant, at the time 23 -years-old, was assigned to Company B, 4th Ranger Battalion, a unit known as Darby's Rangers.
