With the anniversary of VE-Day on May 8th, many places throughout the continent are holding celebrations to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe.
In this story about one of the strangest battles that occurred during WWII, find out how U.S. soldiers joined forces with German troops alongside some prominent prisoners in the battle for Castle Itter.
In the small town of Haigerloch, a secret nuclear research facility was established where German scientists studied the potential of uranium for energy production and possibly the development of an atomic bomb.
Read about Lt. Aleda E. Lutz whose honors and awards make her the second-highest most decorated woman in the U.S. military.
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Red lipstick has been donned throughout the ages. Find out how the powerful statement has influenced society, culture and history since ancient times.
Visiting the memorial site at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is a deeply emotional experience that conjures feelings of remembrance and reflection.
In Poland you can visit an underground network of secret Nazi tunnels called the Międzyrzecki Fortified Region, part the “Ostwall” defence.
On April 28, 1941, the Battle of Kalamata British, Australian and New Zealand Allied troops attempted a last stand and evacuation with results said to be “worse than Dunkirk.”
The history of the fighter pilot includes unique traditions like burning pianos, and in this story we find out why.
Teen Luke Basso attended some incredible events at the recent 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.
Godzina W, which translates to “The W-Hour,” is a term deeply etched in the annals of Polish history. World War II had left Warsaw, Poland devastated.
The Maginot Line is a string of defenses and forts along the French border.
Share your photos with Stars and Stripes at the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrations in Normandy.
This video highlights the role Stars and Stripes reporters played while embedded in troop detachments during the D-Day assault.
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