Witness to History:Long Island Remembers WWII
In 1945, the world was engaged in the final battles of World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Seventy years later, Long Island remembers the efforts of our local servicemen and women who served in the second great war that helped define the 20th century.
Pete Fabregas
Avenging Japan's 'sneak attack'
"There were guys in my neighborhood who packed their lunch and left their houses within minutes of the announcement," Fabregas,of Massapequa Park, recalled. "I was envious of them, although I never saw some of them ever again."
Courtesy of Pete Fabregas
Long Islanders in Service
War Stories
Throughout 1945, servicemen and women from all over Long Island were involved in the final push to reach Victory in Europe and Victory in the Pacific. Here are their stories.
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Explore
What was left behind
A collection of World War II relics from LI and NYC veterans
Amy Onorato
A soldier's best friend
Animal mascots of WWII
A collection of animals that served in World War II, and the humans who cared for them.
AP
Major Moments
World War II: Timeline of Events
Explore key events, major battles and milestones throughout World War II.
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Life after service
Then and Now
Photos of Long Islanders at war, and where they are now.
Newsday Staff
From the Archives
Front page news
See what made headlines in this collection of Newsday covers from World War II.
Newsday Archives
See the numbers
Remembering our fallen heroes
The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center lists 43,254 New Yorkers who died in service during World War II. Find them here.
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In the news
Past coverage
Newsday stories from World War II.
Newsday Archives
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