#world-war-ii

#world-war-ii

"A visit to HMS Wellington gives people a chance to step into our rich maritime history. Our new immersive VR experience is designed to engage visitors with HMS WELLINGTON's extraordinary wartime stories."

"They need to tell us where his remains are," he said.

Liv Lisa Fries delivers a stellar performance as Hilde Coppi in a poignant story of love and resistance against the Nazi regime, showcasing strength and sacrifice.

Brant masterfully crafts a hilarious 'play within a play' scenario, where women step into men's roles, showcasing the resourcefulness and determination of women in 1942.

On June 22, 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in 2 minutes, marking a significant moment in geopolitical history and African American representation.

The evening's program, Lost Freedom: A Memory with George Takei, evolved into a collaboration among Chamber Music Northwest, the Portland Japanese Garden, and the Japan Institute, marking a significant event.

The Hershey’s Tropical Chocolate Bar was designed to withstand high temperatures, providing soldiers a treat that wouldn't melt in hot environments during World War II.

"I built my home with my husband, Bruce, in 1956. Now that I’m 92 years old, I still live independently. I hope I croak it here."

The church, constructed around 1839, has seen many changes throughout its history, evolving from a school into a church that caters to a growing congregation.

The Nazi regime's obsession with racial origins extended even to Francisco Franco, leading to a 1936 inquiry into whether their ally had Jewish roots.

Even amid food scarcity, the women's obligation to sample meals for poison reflects their lives in constant fear, illustrating how oppression permeated daily existence during WWII.

Grave of the Fireflies is a dark journey centered around war orphans Seita and Setsuko, showcasing their struggles for survival during WWII in Japan.

Visit Guernsey's marketing campaign for Liberation Day has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award, showcasing islanders' wartime stories effectively.

We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again.

On Christmas Eve 1942, surrounded by enemy warships, a USS Silversides crewman underwent a life-saving appendectomy using makeshift tools in the submarine's wardroom.

Percy Circus was one of the last areas in this part of London to be developed, showcasing a unique collection of Victorian houses, albeit slightly different due to various builders' designs.

"She really buried it, which is what a lot of people did; I think the phrase was put up and shut up..."

"Cinema has always been looking for great stories, and war provides everything: heroism, moral conflict, adventure, romance. Even as the second world war was being fought..."

Mayor Shiro Suzuki emphasized that the Nagasaki peace memorial aims to transcend ideological differences and national borders, urging global representatives to witness the dire consequences of nuclear warfare.