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Rise and Fall of the Zero: Japan’s A6M Fighter in WWII
The A6M Zero was Japan’s answer to air superiority in the early years of the Pacific War—light, fast, and deadly. But as the war progressed, its vulnerabilities became more apparent. In this animated ...
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Japan’s I-19 Submarine was a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy in WWII
Despite the successes of the I-19 in the war, Japan was never able to connect these victories with a larger strategy for ...
In 1945, her grandfather stormed the black sand beaches of Iwo Jima. 80 years later, she’s retracing his footsteps
Marty Connor was 18 years old when he fought all 36 days during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. But perhaps his greatest legacy would be what happened after the war. 80 years after Iwo Jima, his ...
Japan imperial couple mourn Ioto war dead in WWII 80th anniv. visit
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday paid their respects to the war dead on Ioto Island in the Pacific, the ...
Rare World War II-era tank makes return to Japan after decades in Texas
In a significant act of historical restitution, a rare World War II-era tank has been returned from Texas to Japan, bridging decades of wartime history. The National Museum of the Pacific War in ...
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing ...
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Japan emperor visits World War II battleground Iwo Jima
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday made a rare visit to the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Japanese island ...
Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani says Japan wants to participate in a NATO command for its Ukrainian mission as Japan ...