Producers of a new PBS documentary about World War II are seeking color pictures, diaries and letters from soldiers and their families. They hope the items will help personalize the four-part series ...

In May 1940, a German offensive traps the British on the French coast, but a heroic civilian effort evacuates the troops and inspires an entire nation. U-boat "wolf packs" ravage Allied convoys early ...

World War II was marked by its epic battles, which decided the fate of nations and changed the course of history. From Germany's Blitzkrieg attacks on Poland that launched the European campaign to the ...

In recent years, we've seen more and more books and films that examine little-known parts of history - "Hidden Figures," for example. Now, filmmaker Tyler Perry has teamed up with actress Kerry ...

NEW YORK — One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn't know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part of my family’s history has been erased somewhat,” ...