Paul Newman, the Pacific and the bomb that changed the world
As an actor in Hollywood, Paul Newman supported nuclear disarmament. As a sailor in World War II, he believed the atomic bomb saved his life.
By Dave Kindy
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8 decades after Hiroshima atomic bombing, search for missing continues
When the first atomic bomb detonated 80 years ago in Hiroshima, thousands of the dead and dying were brought to the small, rural island of Ninoshima.
Colt 1911 pistol carried by Marine on Iwo Jima going up for auction
The items are expected to sell for somewhere between $35,000 and $55,000.
By J.D. Simkins
Woman hunting for sea glass in Alaska finds Navy dog tag lost during WWII, sailor’s relatives thrilled to get it back
How a stroll on the beach led to a history mystery.
By Howard Altman
Watch WWII aircraft return to the skies to commemorate VE Day
“It’s kind of a time capsule if you will, kind of a time machine."
By Diana Stancy
‘Iconic’ WWII battleship discovered nearly 3 miles beneath the surface
“Nevada is an iconic ship that speaks to American resilience and stubbornness.”
By J.D. Simkins
World War II veterans to join Trump at V-E Day ceremony
White House officials described the veterans as “choosing nation over self" by joining Trump.
Commemoration of VE Day 75th anniversary goes virtual
Europe will celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day on May 8.
By J.D. Simkins
US Navy detonates unexploded WWII-era ordnance off Hawaii
U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians have detonated two World War II-era bombs and removed other ordnance in waters off a Hawaiian island.
WWII veteran, wife of 78 years die on same day, hours apart
“The only time they’d ever been separated was when my father served in World War II, and when my sister and I were born.”
‘I survived Guam, I can get through this bulls--t’ — WWII vet, 95, makes full recovery from COVID-19
Kelly tested positive for COVID-19 on March 17, sending the entire family into a two-week quarantine in their home.
By J.D. Simkins
‘Greyhound’ trailer puts Tom Hanks at the helm of a Nazi-hunting WWII destroyer
Hanks also penned the screenplay for the film.
By J.D. Simkins