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Japanese and American troops kneel in prayer on the island of Aka, June 1945. Image provided by researchers Nick Megoran and Hiroshi Sakai.

Aka truce: A powerful story of humanity in times of war

August 8, 2025, 02:04 PM - 9 min read

In his official report, US marine reservist, Lt Col George Clark, who was leading the Aka operation, noted that the negotiations led to: “the most amazing spectacle it has ever been my lot to behold… On the sand dunes and on the beaches were Jap soldiers and officers, United States marines, soldiers, sailors who had brought in the food, Jap prisoners, officers as well as enlisted men, white folks, black folks, yellow folks; a general melee if there was ever one.”

(Left) Soldiers pose during World War II. Unearthed WWII relics near Langthabal, Imphal West, include shell cases, bottles and a grenade—believed to date back to the 1944 Battle of Imphal fought against advancing Japanese troops (Right).

WWII relics surface near Imphal’s historic battle site

July 22, 2025, 03:37 PM - 4 min read

Construction workers in Imphal West, Manipur, have unearthed a trove of relics believed to date back to World War II near the site of the historic Battle of Imphal.

Indian soldiers under supervision of their bosses. Image from KJS Chatrath’s book 'Respectful Salutes to the Non-Combatant Indians who died in France During WWI'.

Unsung Indian heroes of WW-I

May 30, 2025, 04:42 PM - 4 min read

Between 2014-18, during the centenary celebration of WWI, the sacrifices of these soldiers were totally ignored by both Britain and France.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Image: X

Putin calls radical Ukrainians ‘idiots’ for targeting WW heroes

May 21, 2025, 01:21 PM - 3 min read

Neo-Nazi aesthetics and ideology are popular among modern radical nationalists in Ukraine. Russia has identified “de-Nazification” as one of its primary objectives in the Ukraine conflict.

Russian troops march through Red Square during the 80th anniversary Victory Day parade in Moscow, commemorating the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

Russia marks 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany

May 9, 2025, 01:31 PM - 5 min read

Russia marked the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany on Friday with military parades across the nation. The main event in Moscow's Red Square featured thousands of troops and military hardware, honouring the Soviet Union's sacrifice in the Second World War.

IAF launches comic book to inspire youth with heroic tales

August 28, 2024, 05:12 PM - 3 min read

The 32-page comic, titled Heroes of the Indian Air Force - Vol. I, was unveiled on Wednesday by Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari at a ceremony held at Vayu Bhawan.