Bundeswehr soldiers assemble for roll call, 1966. (Credit: Rudolf Dietrich/ullstein bild via Getty Images)

Physician S. Weir MItchell, 1909. (Credit: The Library of Congress)

Hershel 'Woody' Williams attends the WWII Pacific Theatre Exhibit opening at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, 2015. (Credit: Josh Brasted/Getty Images)

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The Civil War was America's bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the Union Army against the Confederate States of America. The war resulted in the deaths of more than 620,000 people, with millions more injured and the South left in ruins.

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From religious and patriotic observances to celebrations of ethnic pride, explore the history of Easter, Passover, New Year's Day, Veterans' Day, Memorial Day and much more.

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World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Japan and Italy in 1945. Explore the battles, leaders and atrocities from the war and its impact on geopolitics and humankind.

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After the War: A Soldier’s Struggle to Come Home

This Flamethrower Operator Was the Last Living Medal of Honor Recipient from World War II

The Civil War Doctor Who Proved Phantom Limb Pain Was Real

Why German Soldiers Don’t Have to Obey Orders