#world-war-ii

#world-war-ii

Joseph Kurihara observed the unsettling scene on Terminal Island as furniture amassed in the street due to a rapid evacuation order, leaving behind a devastated community.

Early in WW2, when Hitler was still refusing to retaliate in kind for British bombings of German civilian targets, he had the Luftwaffe drop leaflets calling for peace.

"Pat Lochridge was the only female journalist to cover both the Pacific and Atlantic theaters of World War II. She interviewed Hermann Göring twice, climbed to Hitler's redoubt at Eagle's Nest in snow up to her waist, and was the first woman reporter to participate in a landing-at Iwo Jima."

Stravinsky emigrated to the United States in 1939, settled in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and delivered the Charles Eliot Norton lectures at Harvard during the 1939-40 academic year.

Once the war ended, he was one of the first African American men to integrate the union and work on the skyscrapers downtown.

"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.

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.

George Leitmann, a distinguished professor of engineering at UC Berkeley, passed away just before his 100th birthday, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and resilience.

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.

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..."