On February 23, 1942—barely two months after the attack on Pearl Harbor—the Japanese submarine I-17 emerged off the Central Coast and targeted a vital oil field at Ellwood. This unexpected move brought the war dramatically closer to home for Californians.
On this Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, we remember a date forever linked to the Allied bombing of Dresden in 1945. As the 44th day of the year unfolds, it offers a moment to reflect on a pivotal chapter of World War II.
At 101, Tom Phelps rises each day at his Soda Springs home with a clear plan in mind. A World War II veteran, he carries the weight of those distant battles even now. His disciplined routine reflects the lasting influence of his military service.
In September 1940, as war clouds gathered over Europe, 806 passengers boarded the RMS Scythia in hopes of reaching safer shores. Their journey reflected the tension and resilience of a nation at its breaking point, with every individual drawn from a different corner of Great Britain to share one uncertain path.
After being deemed unrecoverable for decades, the remains of four servicemen from a WWII bomber crash are finally coming home. A recovery mission involving elite Navy divers and a pressurized bell has made this historic return possible.
