Tag: WWII
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Was There a Christmas Truce in World War 2?
In the midst of the First World War, enemies actually laid down their arms on Christmas night to share in a moment of holiday peace. This Christmas Truce of 1914 was an incredible moment of compassion. Some ask if the same truce happened during the Second World War. Unfortunately, history did not exactly repeat itself.…
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These WWII Bunkers Are Still Standing Near St. Louis
These historic WW2-era bunkers are still standing strong today in the St. Luis area.
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Hero Highlight: A WWII Hero and Iconic Christmas Movie Star
It’s possibly the most famous Christmas movie of all time., but did you know its very famous star was also a war hero?
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Flight Logs Tell A WWII Veteran’s Harrowing Stories
Many war veterans do not speak of their service. This veteran’s impressive history came out decades after WWII.
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You Need to See This Film About an Unsung WWII Hero
Her story is finally being told, and it just might reach a much larger audience.
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A Look Back at History’s Largest Tank Battle
The battle of Kursk was a historically significant and important to Germany’s ultimate defeat.
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The Forgotten War of The Pacific
Have you heard of The Ghost Mountain Boys? What about the 1942 battle for New Guinea? It’s time to revisit the forgotten war of the Pacific.
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The Spooky History of The WWII Ghost Army?
The Ghost Army was a one-of-a-kind WWII unit.
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A Groundbreaking Female WW2 Pilot Reflects on Her Service
WWII veteran Jerrie Badger was part of an historic groundbreaking moment.
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Hero Highlight: Honoring Richard Keep
Richard “Dick” Keep Is a WW2 hero who was just honored ahead of his 100th birthday.