Two World War Two bombs found in Plymouth and Exmouth have been removed and destroyed In Exmouth, a 600m cordon that affected thousands of people was removed on Friday morning The bomb was dredged up ...

The USS Snook (SS-279) was one of the most successful American submarines of World War II, sinking dozens of enemy ships ...

On the 15th of August 1945, the Japanese Emperor Hirohito gave a speech on the radio in which he announced the unconditional ...

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One of the longest surviving World War Two veterans in Guernsey has died at the age of 104. John Barnes was born in London but moved to the island in 1961 for work. The Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander ...

Oscar-winner is almost seven decades old, but fans have hailed its depiction of WWII navy warfare as 'an exemplary ...

While The Tank has been a surprise hit for Prime Video, almost everyone who watches is conflicted about its final twist.

Matthew Sweet is joined by actress Ruth Wilson and others to unravel stories of people who've led multiple lives ...

21:16, Tue, Jan 13, 2026 Updated: 21:16, Tue, Jan 13, 2026 War series fans believe they have finally found a show on par with the epic Steven Spielberg movie Saving Private Ryan. Released in 1998, the ...

Robert Hardman explained how Elizabeth was winning over American hearts from childhood, starting with her very first radio broadcast on October 13, 1940.

The hidden histories of our lost landmarks. This episode: a WW2 radio station, a Victorian crescent and a luxurious lido.

The brochure is titled “Prepared for Crises -- Be Self-Sufficient for Five Days”.