The Pacific Theater of World War II was one of the most ferocious naval campaigns in history during which capital ships ...

On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the ...

On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered . Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy of the ...

Donald McPherson shot down five planes in the Pacific theater in the final years of the war, earning him the title of "ace" ...

The U.S. Navy put 112 carriers into service during WWII. After losing 11 in combat, America closed the war with 101 active ...

MADISON, Wis. — Searchers announced Thursday they’ve discovered what they believe is the wreckage of World War II ace Richard Bong’s plane in the South Pacific. The Richard I. Bong Veterans ...

The last time anyone saw these aircraft, US forces were pummeling Japanese targets in the western Pacific. Now Project Recover, a nonprofit that searches for those missing in action since World ...

In the thick of World War 2, a daring squadron of American pilots, led by the audacious Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle ...

The aircraft carrier played an important role in the Pacific, notably at the Battle of the Philippine Sea, a key American victory that signaled the demise of the Japanese Navy.