Recent news articles have highlighted various aspects of World War II, from the discovery and detonation of unexploded bombs from the war era to the identification and burial of soldiers' remains. Incidents such as the surge in antisemitic attacks in Denmark following an attack on Israel and the accidental honoring of a WWII veteran with Nazi ties in the Canadian Parliament have also brought attention to the lasting impact of the war.
World War II, lasting from 1939 to 1945, was a global conflict involving most of the world's nations. It was fought between two major alliances: the Allies, led by the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom, among others, and the Axis powers, led by Germany, Japan, and Italy. The war saw significant military campaigns, including the D-Day landings, the Battle of Stalingrad, and the Pacific island-hopping campaign. It resulted in the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians, the Holocaust, and the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The war ended with the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers in 1945, marking a turning point in global history.
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Vladimir Putin’s message to his country appears to be taking hold: that Russia is fighting against the whole Western world — and winning.
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The United Nations said it would take at least until 2040 to restore the homes devastated in Israel’s bombing and ground offensive if the conflict ended today.
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Hundreds of thousands of peole have gathered under a full moon across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day
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By Steve Gorman
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76 soldiers captured by the Nazis were able to exit the prison via holes they dug -- but all except 3 were recaptured, and 50 were executed
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A famed battleship is floating down the Delaware River as the USS New Jersey has left its dock in Camden on its way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for extensive maintenance work
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The secret army used inflatable tanks, trucks and planes, combined with sound effects, radio trickery, costume uniforms and acting
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Family members of a veteran US soldier have discovered that the treasures were in an FBI file and contacted the agency for their return.
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A 500-kilogram unexploded bomb from World War II was safely transported and detonated at sea after a major evacuation in Plymouth.
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A 500kg WWII bomb found in Plymouth led to a large-scale evacuation and successful detonation at sea.
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The number of antisemitic incidents in Denmark has surged since the October 7 attack on Israel, reaching levels not seen since World War II.
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Australia will increase its navy's main combat surface fleet from 11 warships to 26, with a focus on long-range strike capabilities.
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The decayed ordnance was assessed and determined to be inert.
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Milly Alcock has been cast as Supergirl in the upcoming DC film 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'.
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The remains of soldiers from past conflicts, including the Korean War and World War II, have been identified and will be buried with honors at Arlington National Cemetery and other locations.
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A massive fire destroyed a historic World War II-era airship hangar at the Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin, California.
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Canadian Parliament mistakenly honors a WWII veteran with Nazi ties, sparking outrage and apologies.
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The remains of three American soldiers from WWII have been identified using DNA evidence.
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The funeral of Lawrence Churcher, the last known naval Dunkirk veteran, took place with a guard of honour from the Royal Navy.