FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-- An experimental glass penny made during World War II, possibly the only one of its kind, has sold at auction for $70,500. Heritage Auctions announced Friday that the penny ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Faced with a copper shortage at the beginning of World War II, the U.S. Mint authorized experiments to make pennies from other metals, plastic and rubber. A Tennessee ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A rare experimental glass penny made during World War II has netted a pretty penny at auction — selling for $70,500. Heritage Auctions announced Friday that the penny ...

Learn about the World War II field modification that put damaged Grease Guns back in service.

Like many war histories, the descriptions of the battles occasionally can stray towards boredom for those not especially interested.

In his new book, journalist Charles Glass explores the little-known history of thousands of American and British soldiers who deserted during World War II. Glass describes how the strain of war ...

North Field on Tinian Island was the base that launched the atomic bomb raids on Japan in August 1945.

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World War II in Europe was in full swing, and the 8th Air Force, with its mix of B-17 and B-24 bombers, was targeting key ...

The World War II-era building will close beginning Jan. 5, while the remainder of its interior renovations are completed. The work is expected to be finished in April.