One of the clearest examples of conversion is USS Langley (CV-1). Launched in 1912 as the collier USS Jupiter, she was converted in 1919 into the US Navy’s first aircraft carrier.

How the world’s first aircraft carriers were born: 5 fascinating facts about their early evolution

From Pearl Harbor to the Falklands, carrier-based air power has rewritten military strategy, combining mobility, reach and devastating force projection.

When aircraft carriers changed history: Top 5 greatest airstrikes ever launched from sea

Hiroshima Day is observed every year on August 6 to remember the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in Japan, 1945. The attack led to many deaths and left many survivors(Hibakusha), suffering from the lasting effects of radiation.

Hiroshima Day 2025: What’s the history and significance of the ‘catastrophic moment’ in World War II

It was on June 6, 1944, that the troops from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other Allied nations launched the largest amphibious assault in the military history, landing on five beaches along the Normandy coast. 

D-Day and the Normandy landings: The operation that turned the tide of World War II in Europe

World | Know about the World War II bombs unearthed at a Wooler playground in England during a construction project to expand the area.

'Children playing on bombs': Nearly 200 World War II bombs found under playground in England

Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during an annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict.

Poland marks 85th anniversary of World War II

UK Army Chief General Patrick Sanders has called upon the UK and NATO alliance to prepare for quote a World War II like conflict in the next five years he said that the UK needs to rearm by the end of the decade to ward off a possible invasion by Russia.

UK: Ex-Army Chief Gen Sanders warns of possible Russian invasion, says 'UK not ready to face Russia'

UN raises alarm over AI-fuelled Holocaust denial and distortion

Robert Persichitti, World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations

#Gravitas | What's Biden's endgame in Ukraine? During his D-Day address in Normandy, France, Biden vowed endless support for Ukraine yet he has decided to skip an upcoming summit in Switzerland where leaders from over 100 countries will gather to discuss a 10-point peace plan for Ukraine.

What's Biden's endgame in Ukraine? US President's D-Day address exposes Washington's confused policy

Gravitas Recall: On this day in 1944. June 6 marks the D-Day anniversary. D-day refers to the invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the united states, Canada, the united kingdom and other countries during world war II. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

D-Day Anniversary: The invasion of the beaches at Normandy | Gravitas Recall

Normandy at 80: World marks victory against Nazis amid spectre of World War III

USS Harder: Wreck of lost US World War II submarine found off the Philippines

Skeletons without hands and feet found at Hitler's base couldn't be identified

Moscow held its final rehearsal of the upcoming May 9th victory Day Parade. The day marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Watch in for more details!

Russian weapons & soldiers parade in Central Russia ahead of May 9 victory parade

World War I and World War II bombs embedded in ground are becoming dangerous: Research

FBI returns 22 historic artefacts to Japan looted after Battle of Okinawa found in Massachusetts home

Israeli Embassy criticises Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor's Bawaal for trivialising holocaust

Two 9-year-olds among 25,000 victims of Japan's WW2-era forced sterilisation law

World War II bomb found in UK’s Yare river, explodes while being defused; incident caught on video

Blast from past: China balloon brings back memory of times when US tried to ‘shoot down’ Venus

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that a modern-day war with Russia will be entirely different from the World War II era's Battle of Stalingrad, as he warned Germany over its supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Molly Gambhir explains.

Gravitas: Putin issues a stern warning to Germany

Liverpool legend divides fans over his comments on Adolf Hitler and World War II

Japan, UK and Italy are merging their next generation fighter jet projects. According to reports, it's a groundbreaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the US since World War II.

Japan, UK & Italy to build fighter jet together; PM Sunak says 'Deal will keep UK safe from threats'

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