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STORIES FROM THE NORTHWEST: WWII

The Black Devils

It was one of the most elite fighting units of all of World War II, the Black Devils.

Fausto Cruz

A veteran of four battles on the USS Colorado and recipient of the Purple Heart.

The War Brides

Meet the war Brides, British women who fell in love with Canadian soldiers.

Vernon Baker

An African-American soldier who led a daring assault on a Nazi-held castle in Italy.

Jose Calugas

What Jose Calugas is an amazing story of bravery and survival.

Boeing Under Cover

Boeing's Seattle plant was considered a prime target, but how do you protect such a huge facility?

The Man with One Dog Tag

As U.S. forces quickly learned in the Pacific, beach landings were among the most dangerous missions

Telegraph Delivery Boy

War telegraphs were rarely good news.

The First Photograph

Meet the man who took the very first photographs of America at war.

Margy the Riveter

Seattle’s Margaret Berry worked for Boeing on the assembly line for for the B-29 Superfortress.