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  • End of World War II
    End of World War II

    8 Photos

    View pictures from VE day and VJ day as Americans celebrate the end of World War II.

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  • World War II Damage and Destruction
    World War II Damage and Destruction

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    View photos of the damage and destruction from World War II.

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  • World War II Political Leaders
    World War II Political Leaders

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    View photos of World War II political leaders.

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  • Allied Military Leaders
    Allied Military Leaders

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    View photos of Allied military leaders

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  • World War I Leaders
    World War I Leaders

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    World War I ravaged Europe from 1914 until an armistice was signed in November 1918. In all, more than 9 million soldiers would be killed, and nearly 21 million more wounded.

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Videos (15)

  • At the Battle of the Bulge
    At the Battle of the Bulge

    Video Clip (3:34)

    Jim Banks' neighbor, Herm Graebner, shared with him the films of his journey through Germany and France during WWII.

    Video Clip (3:34)
  • Battle of the Bulge
    Battle of the Bulge

    Video Clip (2:50)

    In December 1944, a major German offensive is launched against the Allies in the Ardennes Mountains region on the Western Front.

    Video Clip (2:50)
  • WWI Firsts
    WWI Firsts

    Video Clip (1:18)

    WWI may have been the war to end all wars, but it was also the beginning of many military and civilian technologies.

    Video Clip (1:18)
  • North Africa Campaign
    North Africa Campaign

    Video Clip (1:41)

    After Italy declares war, the Allies fight the Axis powers in North Africa for control of the Mediterranean.

    Video Clip (1:41)
  • George S. Patton
    George S. Patton

    Video Clip (3:20)

    The outspoken and opinionated general leads U.S. troops in both World War I and II.

    Video Clip (3:20)
  • Guns of Patton
    Guns of Patton

    Video Clip (2:02)

    The ivory-handled Colt Peacemaker was a signature trademark of General Patton--in fact he was seldom photographed without it.

    Video Clip (2:02)
  • Patton and the Liberation of Europe
    Patton and the Liberation of Europe

    Video Clip (2:57)

    With the U.S. Army and Air Force at their side, Patton and his troops campaign to drive the Nazis from the Mediterranean and liberate Europe. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:57)
  • Patton the Legend
    Patton the Legend

    Video Clip (2:19)

    Find out why the legend of George S. Patton, Jr. endures, even 60 years after his death. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:19)
  • Patton the Warrior
    Patton the Warrior

    Video Clip (2:59)

    Find out about the life of George S. Patton, one of America's most famous generals and an enduring legend of World War II. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:59)
  • Patton vs. Germany's Tiger Tanks
    Patton vs. Germany's Tiger Tanks

    Video Clip (2:50)

    Patton's tank crews must devise new tactics in order to defeat one of the most terrified weapons of World War II--Hitler's Tiger tanks. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:50)
  • Patton's Adversaries
    Patton's Adversaries

    Video Clip (2:05)

    Meet Patton's chief rivals in World War II, including Rommel, Kesselrig, Von Runstedt, Manteuffel and Balck. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:05)
  • Patton's Generals
    Patton's Generals

    Video Clip (2:02)

    General George S. Patton chose some of the best generals in the United States army to help carry out his missions. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:02)
  • Patton's Guns
    Patton's Guns

    Video Clip (2:03)

    His ivory-handled gun bearing the initials G.S.P. distinguished General Patton on the battlefield and made him one of the most recognized generals in World War II. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (2:03)
  • Patton's Soldiers
    Patton's Soldiers

    Video Clip (3:07)

    Originating from the United States, General George S. Patton's soldiers proudly fight from the deserts of North Africa to the hills of Sicily and the villages of France and Germany. From Patton 360.

    Video Clip (3:07)
  • General Patton's Homecoming
    General Patton's Homecoming

    Video Clip (0:35)

    On June 9, 1945, Los Angeles honored Gen. George S. Patton with a homecoming parade upon his return from Europe after Germany’s surrender. In an address at the City Hall ceremonies, Gen. Patton, in his trademark colorful language, describes the destruction wrought by the Eighth Air Force and Third Army.

    Video Clip (0:35)

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