TOKYO — Japanese pubcaster NHK will show its own version of “The Color of War” on Aug. 14, the eve of the 58th anniversary of WWII’s end. Doc has previously aired on the History Channel in the U.S.

One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part of my family’s history has been erased somewhat,” says Elba.

The affable white-haired photographer displays an explosive 16-by-20-inch print of a World War II GI flame thrower spraying red fire against a Vermont-blue sky. The GI is right on top of Errigo s ...

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This image released by National Geographic shows actor Francesco Di Rauso, portraying combat medic Waverly Woodson Jr., who served with the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion on D-Day, in a scene from ...