World War II was a global conflict involving nearly every country in the world. But who was on each side—and why?

Wilma Betty Gray's WAC journey began when she boarded a train, destination unknown. Her assignment was Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for the Manhattan Project.

As USS Arizona burned on December 7, 1941, Lt. Commander Fuqua displayed true courage under fire.

Thanks to a manuscript Beck wrote while hiding out in France in 1944, we know much of the story of this American fighter pilot.

Medal of Honor recipient, native son and hero of the Philippines, Jose Calugas went “beyond the call of duty” during the Battle of Bataan.