German president to visit WWII bombing site as Europe seeks to bolster united front against Russia

Germany’s president is laying a wreath Friday at Coventry Cathedral in central England, symbolically atoning for the atrocities of World War II as his country and the United Kingdom seek to bolster an ...

China, Japan and a New Narrative About World War II

World War II narratives, up for grabs. In September, China held a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ...
Detroit News

80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

London — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day ...
PBS

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine

LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of ...

China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan

A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared ...

What is Camite, the World War-I chemical weapon, Georgia used on protesters?

An investigation has claimed to have uncovered evidence that the Georgian government used a chemical weapon on its own ...
World Socialist Web Site

80 years since the end of World War II in Europe

The commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe are taking place amidst the resurgence of global war and fascism. When the commanders-in-chief of the German armed ...