80 years after World War II, Okinawa’s battle sites are still giving up bones and bombs
An estimated 240,000 people were killed or went missing in the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. Eighty years later, the ...
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The Battle of Luzon: Demonstrating U.S. Army Landpower in the Indo-Pacific
The Battle of Luzon remains a powerful example of how U.S. Army landpower serves as a decisive force in the Indo-Pacific.
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Visiting veterans remember WWII Battle of Okinawa on 80th anniversary
The Battle of Okinawa lasted from April 1 to June 22, 1945. Two-time Purple Heart recipient LaSota returned to the island for ...
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How Comic Legend Mel Brooks Defused Land Mines During World War II
Germany's final major offensive on the Western Front -- but to his everlasting good fortune, he was not involved in the most ...
'He's at peace': Local WWII pilot killed in action will make final journey home
For more than 70 years, the family of Army First Lt. Joseph De Jarnette didn't know much about what exactly happened to him.
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Fort Drum museum unveils exhibit showcasing WWII veteran’s artwork
A new art exhibit is making its debut inside the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum, and it features the ...
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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Nicknamed the “Tokyo Express” by their opponents, the Japanese “tin cans” acquired the grudging respect of the Americans for ...
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Maspeth honors WWII hero
The corner of 58th Avenue and 73rd Place in Maspeth now bears the name of a beloved veteran and community member.The ...
One of the greatest World War 2 action films of all time is now streaming for free
The United States Marine Corps’ invasion was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theatre, as the Allies fought their way through the Imperial Japanese Army in a bloody 82 day battle. During ...