As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised.

During World War II, a Japanese Navy destroyer called the Teruzuki sank in the Pacific waters near the Solomon Islands. Now, ...

A Detroit solider who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II has been identified and recovered.

‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city Pictures from History/Universal Images Group/Getty Images via CNN Newsource ...

Latest Videos ‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city By Brad Lendon and Miki Lendon, CNN Jul 15, 2025 ...

Kumagaya’s tragedy feels utterly foolish in that light.” Some people blame the Imperial Japanese government. Its invasion of China beginning in 1931 set the stage for World War II in the Pacific and ...

‘Utterly foolish’: 12 hours before World War II ended, the US firebombed this Japanese city By CNN Newsource Published July 15, 2025 8:00 PM ...

Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Japan is facing its most severe security environment since World War II as three potential adversaries in East Asia – China, Russia and North Korea – ramp up ...