World War II

World War II (WWII or WW2), also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, although related conflicts began earlier. It involved the vast majority of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. It was the most widespread war in history, and directly involved more than 100 million people from over 30 countries. In a state of "total war", the major participants threw their entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities behind the war effort, erasing the distinction between civilian and military resources. Marked by mass deaths of civilians, including the Holocaust (in which approximately 11 million people were killed) and the strategic bombing of industrial and population centres (in which approximately one million were killed, and which included the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki), it resulted in an estimated 50 million to 85 million fatalities. These made World War II the deadliest conflict in human history.

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Booby-trapped village at Central Coast military base trained troops to fight Nazis

The Tribune San Luis Obispo 30 Mar 2025
The training facility featured swastika flags, German street signs and even a bierstube — a beer hall ... .
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Remains of soldier shot down over Germany during WWII to be interred this week

Stars and Stripes 30 Mar 2025
The remains of U.S ... McKee, who was killed during World War II, will be interred with full military honors Friday at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nev ... .
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Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has died

The Philadelphia Tribune 29 Mar 2025
Sgt. Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper and a member of the U.S. Army’s first all-Black parachute infantry battalion, has died. He was 108 ....
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Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan and vows to strengthen alliance

Beaumont Enterprise 29 Mar 2025
... his country and Japan have developed while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in battle during World War II.
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Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan

The Hindu 29 Mar 2025
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has praised the friendship and trust that his country and Japan have developed while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in battle during World War II ....
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WWII torpedo bomber flies into Raleigh

Rocky Mount Telegram 28 Mar 2025
A TBM Avenger, the largest and heaviest single-engine bomber of WWII, will visit the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford for one day in April. The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Air Force is offering warbird rides in the TBM Observer ....
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SoloFest 2025 at Bridge Street Theatre where less is more

The Saratogian 26 Mar 2025
CATSKILL, N.Y. — One person shows have been around, seemingly, forever ... It set the bar for one-person attractions throughout the second half of the last century ... “Yanks” is a story about gays in the military during WW II.
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Do You Think You’ll Ever Know, Now That You Have Handed Your Mind to the Machine?

Dissident Voice 26 Mar 2025
This propaganda comes in two forms. covert and overt. The latter, and most effective form, comes with a large dose of truth offered rapid-fire by celebrated, authoritative voices via prominent media ... These operations started right after WW II when U.S ... .
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NOT SEEN SINCE WWII: Jews In Norway Hide Their Identities In Medical Settings

Virtual Jerusalem 26 Mar 2025
In a letter to health authorities, Jewish leaders in Norway ....
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Historical Australia’s WWII Bomber Discovered Underwater in Greece

Greek Reporter 26 Mar 2025
A diver inspects the wreck of 454 Squadron Baltimore FW282 in the Aegean Sea near Antikythera Island, Greece ... Credit AegeanTec ... “It’s an honour to acknowledge the bravery of the multinational crew ... Greek Fisherman Catches WWII Plane in his Net ....
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Peter Dutton Honors Greek Independence Day, Celebrates Greek-Australian Contributions

Greek City Times 25 Mar 2025
“The conflict brought in foreign powers and saw Greece rocked by civil war too,” he noted, drawing parallels to Greece’s ancient battles against Persia and its resistance to Axis powers during World War II.
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How would you feel if someone burned your car?

Commonwealth Journal 24 Mar 2025
My wife’s grandfather Lyle Harlow was a prisoner of war in World War II and survived the Bataan Death March. He had an attitude about the Japanese soldiers and people. My father-n-law also fought in WW II and was hurt ... .
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Network Rail and Transport for London weighing options for £2.5bn Victoria Station redevelopment

Building 24 Mar 2025
The proposals for Victoria station follow a masterplan for the grade II-listed site drawn up by Allies & Morrison and WW&P, which were appointed in 2019 to identify opportunities for development and potential public realm improvements.
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