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 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 ...

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 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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. NEW YORK (AP) — One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn't know what ...

The biggest American tanker in the world, accompanied by Allied battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers. Their mission was to break the German naval blockade and deliver much needed ...

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,” ...

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,” says Elba.