A military parade in Beijing marking the end of World War II will draw leaders from around the world. It's an opportunity for the Communist Party to shape the narrative surrounding the end of the war.

A new documentary released Wednesday commemorates a daring World War II operation to rescue Allied prisoners of war on South China's Hainan island, shedding light on a little-known chapter of history to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, we asked historians to share their favorite museums around the world.

Exploring the depths of darkness and human misery in the context of one of the worst things a person can ever experience, these adult-only war movies may not be easy to watch, but they are a necessary reminder of the horrors of warfare and the terrible cost of armed conflict.

The International Museum of World War II is among the top World War II museums in the world, according to a recent article in National Geographic.