Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th ...

At 99 years old, K.B. Smith is preparing for a trip to France to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. When the flight lands, Smith will be 100 years old.

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Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th ...

France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron led the national remembrance in the capital, Paris, laying a wreath in ...

The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada, ...

French President Emmanuel Macron struck a sombre tone on Thursday as he presided over ceremonies in Paris commemorating the 80th anniversary ... and the end of World War II in Europe.

Army veteran Harry Miller was stationed in Germany when the Nazis surrendered. Upon hearing the news, he recalls that ...

Germany was on one side, targeting Europe, Italy Africa, and Japan Asia, while Great Britain, the United States, and France were on the other ... At this time of commemoration of the 80th anniversary ...