The Latest Breaking News from World War II

The hero nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives in WWII — and the race against time to finally recognize their bravery

Held as prisoners of war, some women endured starvation rations and disease but continued to work until their liberation three years later

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

At 101, WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter

Irving Locker, a World War II veteran, has become a published songwriter at 101

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

Remains of US World War II vet who went missing in action are returned home after 80 years

The DNA of the missing soldier’s nephew helped identify his remains

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

Nicolas Cage wins over Luton film crew with Greggs feast while shooting new movie Fortitude

The Con Air star has been getting a taste for Britain as he reunites with director Simon West on a new World War II spy drama

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

Kawasaki Is Maybe Building Missiles For Germany. Will They Also Be Supercharged?

Listen, we're not saying a supercharged missile would be a good idea. But if there was a company that could do it, Kawasaki would be that company.

RideApart · Oct 22, 2025

Report Calls French Massacre Of WWII African Riflemen Premeditated, Covered Up

French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP. According to French colonial authorities at the…

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

French massacre of WWII African riflemen premeditated, covered up: report

French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2025

Surrounded 1000 Japanese soldiers fled into mangrove swamps to escape British forces. Is it true that only 20 made it out alive?

They thought they had a chance at freedom... they were wrong.

We Got This Covered · Oct 17, 2025

Japan Ex-PM Murayama, Famous For WW2 Apology, Dies Aged 101

Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

A long-lost diary from China is shedding light on a D-Day landing mystery

The diary was by Lam Ping-yu — a Chinese officer who crossed the world to train and serve with Allied forces in Europe.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025