By the close of 1941, women and 'all childless widows' aged 20 to 30 were conscripted, alongside men up to 51 for military ...

The Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919, was intended to bring peace following World War I — but instead produced a greater war, World War 2. The treaty was put aside temporarily ...

Street parties are to be held in Boston to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and Victory over ...

Germany's would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers' approval to loosen strict debt rules for higher defense ...

"The National Service (Armed Forces) Act imposed conscription on all males aged between 18 and 41 who had to register for service. Those medically unfit were exempted, as were others in key industries ...

When World War II started, Africa was (save for certain exceptions) a tapestry of colonies. A third of the continent’s ...

The prime minister says military leaders will meet in the UK next week to discuss the practicalities of future security ...

US president stated ‘I can’t believe I would say that’ ahead of meeting with Sir Keir Starmer in the Oval Office ...

Operation Varsity "was the battle that ended" World War Two in Europe, yet it is largely unknown to all but military history buffs. British, Canadian and American forces took off mostly from Essex ...

The capture of the bridge at Remagen, a surprisingly intact path into Germany, helped U.S. troops hasten the end of World War ...

Michael McFaul, ambassador to Russia during the Obama administration, harshly criticized Donald Trump's actions on the Russia ...