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Red lanterns to be lit for VE Day 80th anniversary at Texas Panhandle War Memorial
DAR chapters and the local community will joing others across Texas May 8 to honor the sacrifice of veterans and remember the ...
How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?
Since this brought an end to the final theatre, Victory over Japan Day (or VJ Day) marks the official conclusion of World War ...
Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the ...
British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London
Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the ...
'A tiny mouse saved my mum's life during World War II'
Ruby Gascoigne owed her life to a tiny mouse who scared her into shutting up the sweet shop early. A few hours later the store was blasted to bits during the blitz of Sheffield in World War II. The ...
World War II veteran, 101, tucked Queen Camilla into her blanket during VE Day celebrations
CHIVALROUS veteran Jack Mortimer tucked the Queen into her blanket in the royal box outside Buckingham Palace. And the 101-year-old then gave Camilla a kiss on the hand as she left the VIP stand ...
AP WAS THERE: Journalists chronicled the Nazi surrenders and end of World War II in Europe
AP reporters and photographers chronicled the Nazis' historic defeat 80 years ago this week. Allied forces brought World War ...
Rare World War II photos depict destruction, courage and hope of wartime life
A new curation of rarely-seen photographs pays a striking homage to life during World War II. The photos are published in a ...