In the lead-up to this VE Day anniversary, people across Europe are weighing what may be required to keep the peace.

At 99 years old, K.B. Smith is preparing for a trip to France to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. When the flight lands, Smith will be 100 years old.

As the North Country Honor Flight gears up to bring veterans to Washington D.C., the group is also anticipating honoring the ...

Our world has been shaped by two all-consuming conflicts - and by a global superpower stand-off that brought the world to the brink of destruction. Explore the in-depth sections below.