Tag: WWII
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Real Life 12-Year-Old WWII Hero (Part 2)
Recently we told you about how Calvin Graham became the youngest person to serve in World War II. (In case you missed it, you can check out Part 1 here.) Graham was only 12 years old when he enlisted with the United States Navy. His actions in battle made him a true hero before he…
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The True Story of a 12-Year-Old WW2 Vet
At only 12-years-old, he fought in WW2 and earned a Purple Heart.
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WWII’s Forgotten Battle of the Pacific
Do you know about this forgotten WWII battle of the Pacific?
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German-Born WWII Veteran Shares His Unique Story (Video)
This German-born WWII veteran shares a unique historical perspective in this one-of-a-kind video.
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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.