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Why Brazil’s World War II force had the best unit patch

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Why Brazil’s World War II force had the best unit patch Why Brazil’s World War II force had the best unit patch

By Blake Stilwell

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4 ways America empowered women in order to win WWII 4 ways America empowered women in order to win WWII

wwii veteran fashion

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How World War II military fashion is making a comeback, even among civilians How World War II military fashion is making a comeback, even among civilians

This Crow GI became the last Indian War Chief during World War II

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This Crow GI became the last Indian War Chief during World War II This Crow GI became the last Indian War Chief during World War II

By Blake Stilwell

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4 ways civilians contributed to the war effort during World War II 4 ways civilians contributed to the war effort during World War II

Barksdale Air Force Base airman

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The complete base guide to Barksdale Air Force Base The complete base guide to Barksdale Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

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5 items a WWII era troop could buy with their enlisted paycheck 5 items a WWII era troop could buy with their enlisted paycheck

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This B-17 Flying Fortress was named after Queen Elizabeth This B-17 Flying Fortress was named after Queen Elizabeth

By Miguel Ortiz

How a mayor and bishop successfully hid an island’s Jewish population from Nazis

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How a mayor and bishop successfully hid an island’s Jewish population from Nazis How a mayor and bishop successfully hid an island’s Jewish population from Nazis

What it’s like to survive an atomic bomb

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What it’s like to survive an atomic bomb What it’s like to survive an atomic bomb

By Brittany Sulc

3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks

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3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks 3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks

By Miguel Ortiz

How Navajo Code Talkers helped win World War II

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How Navajo Code Talkers helped win World War II How Navajo Code Talkers helped win World War II

By Jessica Evans

This backwards looking tank was actually very effective

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This backwards looking tank was actually very effective This backwards looking tank was actually very effective

By Miguel Ortiz

The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history

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The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history The first tank to break into Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge was almost lost to history

By Miguel Ortiz

Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

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Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders Here’s the story behind the WWII legends the Doolittle Raiders

By Jessica Manfre

Bombing of Berlin

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The first British air raid on Berlin was perfectly timed The first British air raid on Berlin was perfectly timed

WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101

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WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101 WWII 101st Airborne veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin dies at 101

By Miguel Ortiz

nellis air force base flight

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The complete base guide to Nellis Air Force Base The complete base guide to Nellis Air Force Base

By Jessica Evans

queen elizabeth ii

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96 Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

By Miguel Ortiz

This is the most decorated pilot in the history of the Royal Navy

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This is the most decorated pilot in the history of the Royal Navy This is the most decorated pilot in the history of the Royal Navy

soldier at Fort McCoy

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The complete post guide to Fort McCoy The complete post guide to Fort McCoy

By Jessica Evans

A Navy machinist fought an air battle from a plane parked on its carrier’s flight deck

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A Navy machinist fought an air battle from a plane parked on its carrier’s flight deck A Navy machinist fought an air battle from a plane parked on its carrier’s flight deck

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The Nazis once planned a giant sun laser beam The Nazis once planned a giant sun laser beam

By Bethaney Phillips

flying fillies novel

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New novel brings WWII WASPs to classrooms New novel brings WWII WASPs to classrooms

By Shannon Corbeil

The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers

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The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers The Navy converted side-wheel paddle steamers into WWII aircraft carriers

By Miguel Ortiz

Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad

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Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad Today in military history: Operation Winter Storm fights Hitler in Stalingrad

Today in military history: US says ‘NUTS’ to German demand for surrender

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Today in military history: US says ‘NUTS’ to German demand for surrender Today in military history: US says ‘NUTS’ to German demand for surrender

The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

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The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history The 5 fastest conquests of France in military history

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After 77 years as a ‘John Doe,’ WWII veteran’s remains identified and returned home After 77 years as a ‘John Doe,’ WWII veteran’s remains identified and returned home

By Bethaney Phillips

belgian officer history

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A Belgian officer took Nazi aggression personally…and got revenge A Belgian officer took Nazi aggression personally…and got revenge

Today in military history: Bloody Battle of Stalingrad

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Today in military history: Bloody Battle of Stalingrad Today in military history: Bloody Battle of Stalingrad

This was the only American carrier sunk in the Atlantic during WWII

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This was the only American carrier sunk in the Atlantic during WWII This was the only American carrier sunk in the Atlantic during WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

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How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany How the Rag-tag Circus begged, borrowed, and stole vehicles in its drive across Germany

By James Elphick

This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

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This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets This American WWII fighter plane was deadliest in the hands of the Soviets

By Miguel Ortiz

Did this British soldier have nine lives?

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Did this British soldier have nine lives? Did this British soldier have nine lives?

By Bethaney Phillips

6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

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6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II 6 of the biggest failed gambles of World War II

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This Marine survived the Bataan Death March, a ship sinking and a nuclear bomb This Marine survived the Bataan Death March, a ship sinking and a nuclear bomb

By Miguel Ortiz

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This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history This is why Lt. Col. Lee Archer is one of the most famous pilots in history

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Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’ Why the most capable fighter of WWII was actually ‘The Little Fighter That Could’

This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

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This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler This Japanese diplomat saved 5 times as many Jews as Oskar Schindler

By Miguel Ortiz

New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human

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New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human New WWII thriller explores what it means to be human

By Jessica Evans

How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

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How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller How a Marine Corps pilot downed an enemy airplane with his propeller

A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

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A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor A baby girl is entombed on the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor

By Miguel Ortiz

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The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran The Marine who escorted the Unknown Soldier was a hardcore combat veteran

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This flag made by a WWII POW is in the Smithsonian Museum This flag made by a WWII POW is in the Smithsonian Museum

Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

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Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him Winston Churchill (initially) hated the tank named after him

By Miguel Ortiz

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The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer The Germans tried to use an armored tractor as a mine clearer

By Miguel Ortiz

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The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII The CIA’s precursor agency enlisted Aunt Jemima to fight the Japanese in WWII

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America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower America’s first true heavy tank was bristling with firepower

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

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This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself This is how Hitler launched an assault on Christmas itself

5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

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5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history 5 of the most over-hyped military commanders in American history

By Harold C. Hutchison

During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

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During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war During WWII, family dogs went to serve in the war

By Bethaney Phillips

This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

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This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet This is how WW2 Marines made ice cream at 30,000 feet

By Blake Stilwell

amphibious tank

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This amphibious WWII tank could be launched from a submarine underwater This amphibious WWII tank could be launched from a submarine underwater

By Miguel Ortiz

badass native american

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This badass Native American fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations This badass Native American fought in 3 wars and earned 42 medals and citations

By Miguel Ortiz

The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

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The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR The Navy named a carrier after the fictional Shangri-La because of FDR

By Miguel Ortiz

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5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again 5 military working dogs who saved the day, time and again

By Jessica Evans

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Why a woman was convicted under a witchcraft law during World War II Why a woman was convicted under a witchcraft law during World War II

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This was the World War II Allies’ plan to invade the Soviet Union This was the World War II Allies’ plan to invade the Soviet Union

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This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII This MoH recipient led one of the most successful hand-to-hand assaults in WWII

By Tim Kirkpatrick

This cannon has been in service since WWII

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This cannon has been in service since WWII This cannon has been in service since WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

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Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association Why this Medal of Honor recipient fought his home owners association

By Blake Stilwell

That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe

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That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe That time Stalin and Churchill drunkenly split up Europe

George Bush being pulled from the water

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Watch the actual WWII sea rescue footage of George Bush Watch the actual WWII sea rescue footage of George Bush

By Shannon Corbeil