The D-Day invasion marked the start of the Battle of Normandy during World War II. The date of the invasion was June 6, 1944, ...

Exploring the country estate where agents were prepared for dangerous missions behind enemy lines.

A new movie about the Allies' secret preparations for D-Day casts Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as military men caught up ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: If you gave me one guess as to who would be executive producing a 20-part documentary series about World War 2, I’d confidently say Tom Hanks. And I’d be correct! On ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: CNN Films presents “Why We Dream,” which follows a group of centenarian WWII veterans as they make a pilgrimage to Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Watch it now on ...

Explore more never-before-seen stories of the greatest secret weapon of World War II — women. Explore even more never-before-seen stories of the greatest secret weapon of World War II — women. They ...

After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including ...

KANCHANABURI, Thailand (AP) — After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand. Maintenance at Vajiralongkorn Dam drained ...

The actor-producer and historian Jon Meacham discuss their new History Channel docuseries on 'the largest event in human history' By Julian Sancton Senior Features Editor JON MEACHAM We have mutual ...

A World War II hero is finally resting on American soil after more than 80 years. An honor guard of motorcycles, some flying ...