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September 1, 2022

WWII remains positively identified as Ohio Army soldier

The remains of a WWII soldier have been positively identified as 21-year-old Army Pfc. Worley D. Jacks, who went missing in Germany in 1945.

September 1, 2022

Poland to seek $1.3 trillion in WWII reparations from Germany: report

Poland will demand $1.3 trillion in reparations from Germany for the cost inflicted on the country during World War II, the country's government announced Thursday.

August 31, 2022

Battleship Texas, which served in both world wars, towed from Houston to Galveston for repairs

Battleship Texas, a 110-year-old vessel that served in both world wars, was towed from Houston to Galveston for $35 million worth of repairs on Wednesday.

August 23, 2022

Largest D-Day reenactment in the US draws thousands to Ohio town

Each year, one small Ohio city of Conneaut hosts the nation’s largest D-Day reenactment to remember and honor the sacrifices of World War II veterans.

August 21, 2022

New law requires NY museums to acknowledge art stolen under Nazis

New York museums are now required to post a notice with the display of any art stolen during the Nazi era in Europe.

August 20, 2022

German bureaucrat under fire for trashing British WWII hero who inspired Israeli army

A German official who is supposed to fight antisemitism sparked outrage with comments about Christian Zionist WWII hero Orde Wingate.

August 19, 2022

Sunken German World War II ships revealed with Danube River at record low

A dozen Nazi Germany warships that sank in World War II were discovered in the Danube, Europe's second longest river, near the port town of Prahovo, Serbia.

August 17, 2022

On this day in history, August 17, 1943, Patton beats Monty to Messina, liberates Sicily

Gen. George Patton led U.S. forces to capture Messina and secure the liberation of Sicily on August 17, 1943, hours ahead of British and Canadian forces led by Field Marshal Montgomery.

August 12, 2022

Meet the American who created the nation's first sports bar in St. Louis: World War II veteran Jimmy Palermo

Palermo's Tavern is considered the first sports bar in America. It was located outside St. Louis' Major League Baseball arena, boasted local beer, casual food and sports on TV.

August 7, 2022

14-year-old World War II enlistee offers lessons on rebuilding a divided America

Joseph Johnson was only 16 when he became a POW during World War II. Despite hardships, he speaks of his Japanese captors with respect, a lesson for a divide America.