When Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939, starting World War II, the Polish people's troubles were just beginning. About two weeks later, the Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east. The Polish ...

Bisia Reavis was born a countess. She grew up in a medieval castle in Poland, joined the resistance as a spy to fight Nazis in World War II when she was 18, married an American officer 11 days after ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There was a big 95th birthday celebration Tuesday in Lake Barrington for the amazing life of a World War II veteran, who fought with the Polish resistance. His life began as a ...

This is the very first episode of Out of the Foxholes, in which we answer questions from the community. In this first edition, we'll talk about the early-war career of Erwin Rommel, German Press on ...

WARSAW, Poland — Poland's leaders stressed the need for a strong defense in the face of war in neighboring Ukraine and redress as they led solemn ceremonies early Sunday to mark the 85th anniversary ...

A pair searching the forest near Zielone found the hidden banner, pennant and ribbons of a regiment defeated in WWII, officials said. Photo from M. Podgórski via Lublin Voivodeship Conservator of ...

The Bielski Partisans waged plenty of combat action against the Nazi scourge, much to the chagrin of the oppressors. January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and to commemorate that ...