This story is part of a seven-part series exploring Ann Arbor through the decades, from the 1930s through the ‘90s. Additional stories will be published throughout the week. ANN ARBOR, MI — The 1940s ...

On April 9, 1940, the Battle of Drøbak Sound marked the commencement of World War ii in Western Europe. A German fleet, led by the cruiser Blücher, sought to invade Norway by seizing Oslo. The Germans ...

In 1940, in the Mediterranean theater of World War II—the Battle of the Strait of Otranto took place. As a diversionary action during the Battle of Taranto, the Royal Navy ambushed the Italian Royal ...

Coined by the military as "landing ship, tanks," or LSTs, U.S. forces deployed ships from southern Indiana to the Pacific ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from The History Channel: Battle of Britain - World War II 1940 A flight combat game that takes place during the Battle of Britain in 1940, World War II ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y — Representatives and friends of the Cespino-Russo American Legion Post gathered to pay tribute to World War II veterans during a heartfelt ceremony in which a plaque etched with ...