U.S. vet from WWII is honored in Europe, showered with gratitude at age 99

Harry Humason, who helped liberate Europe from the Nazis, was shocked when hundreds of grateful Czech citizens donated to pay ...
Stars and Stripes

Crowds in Pilsen rejoice in celebrating 80 years since Czech city’s WWII liberation

PILSEN, Czech Republic — This Bohemian city known for its namesake beer had the thankfulness flowing all weekend long in tribute to the American forces who freed it from Nazi oppression 80 years ago.
Stars and Stripes

Czechs, Slovaks honor 41 American WWII airmen who perished in little-known battle

SLAVICIN, Czech Republic — American families and friends joined Czechs and Slovakians on Monday to commemorate 80 years since a tragic air battle that took the lives of 41 Army airmen during World War ...
National Catholic Register

Czech Bishop Declares Year of Reconciliation 80 Years After World War II Expulsions

Eighty years after the expulsion of ethnic Germans from Czechoslovakia, a Czech bishop has declared a local Year of Reconciliation to address wounds that remain from World War II and its aftermath.
Chicago Sun-Times

101-year-old U.S. WWII fighter pilot overwhelmed by birthday cards from his Czech hometown

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