World War II aircraft were painted in a wide assortment of colors, from shades of gray to olive drab, blue, and camouflage patterns. British planes were painted Dark Earth, Dark Green, and Night — a ...

Every country that participated in the World War II air war had more than a few types of airplanes, but their design schemes could be distinguished throughout the conflict. The Americans liked to ...

In the timeline of a conflict as long and sprawling as World War II, even the most courageous stories of valor were bound to go unreported or forgotten. For U.S. service members of color who proudly ...

The biggest American tanker in the world, accompanied by Allied battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers. Their mission was to break the German naval blockade and deliver much needed ...

HOLLYWOOD -- Idris Elba has a strong connection to World War II. His grandfather fought in the war before relocating from Kansas City to West Africa. Stories like this intrigued the actor and producer ...