The USS Enterprise (CV-6), an aircraft carrier, was the most decorated American naval vessel to fight in World War II and ...

When organized battle ended after two months, Manila was one of the most thoroughly devastated cities of World War II. The Japanese Navy had blown up Manila's harbor and destroyed the old city.

Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone, one of World War II’s most decorated Marines, received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross ...

“Guam: The Battle for an American Island in World War II,” is No. 8 on James Hallas’ well-regarded list of titles covering ...

Naval vessels are staffed by some of the most courageous people in uniform you’ll ever meet. This was doubly true ...

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval engagement in history, a sprawling affair that lasted from Oct. 23 to 26, 1944, involving four major engagements. In spite of hopeless odds, Japanese Adm ...

After more than 80 years hidden beneath the waves off Rio de Janeiro, the location of a Brazilian troop transport ship ...

STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – World War II involved almost every country in the world. A Youngstown teen enlisted in the Navy four years after it started and came home as soon as it was done. He talked ...

Two American veterans of World War II who fought to free the Philippines in 1945 are headed back to help mark the 80th ...

Miller talked about her time in the Navy, with stories of the battles, scary moments and ... the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. “She did it in a different ...

Navy Ensign Raven Battles presents a birthday cake to Navy World War II veteran Elsie “Kitty” Rippin, a World War II Navy veteran at her home in Haltom City. Rippin turned 101 on Jan. 31.( ...

Roberts, shown here a week or two before she was lost in the battle. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) The Battle of Leyte Gulf was the largest naval engagement in history, a sprawling ...