In the dark days of World War II, the secretive staff at a large building on Nebraska Avenue NW in Washington kept a scoreboard of its success. Each time a German U-boat was sunk by the U.S. Navy ...

Women of World War II: The Untold Stories is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet ...

Read More: 5 Black World War II Heroes to Know. Susan Ahn, right, with her two brothers Ralph and Philip. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command/Wiki Commons Susan Ahn. Ahn was one of the few ...

During World War II, women stepped beyond traditional roles, joining the Women's Auxiliary Corps and other programs to support the war effort. They trained in military basics, performed crucial ...

World War II, the world's deadliest international conflict, left almost 80 million people dead. Here's what started it and why it ended in 1945.

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of women during World War II. Formed in response to the Pearl Harbor attack, ...

WASHINGTON — A new memorial honoring the contributions of women who helped keep the U.S. economically and socially afloat during World War II is set to be built in the nation’s capital. The ...