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WWII Vets Appear To Push Past Gates, Storm Shut Down Memorial In DC
People on the scene reported that the vets 'pushed down' gates surrounding the memorial. Further re…
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3 people injured after World War II aircraft bomb exploded at a Munich train station, reports say
The Munich Fire Department said it was assisting "a large number of people" at a construction site …
Alexandra Ma,Mia Jankowicz
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16-Year-Old Arrested For Beating Death Of 88-Year-Old WWII Veteran
Local news station KHQ has released photographs of the suspects. The suspect who has been arrested …
Pamela Engel
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America's Oldest Veteran Drinks Whiskey And Smokes Cigars Every Day
Born May 11, 1906, he's believed to be the oldest living veteran, although it's impossible to verif…
Paul Szoldra
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The oldest US World War II veteran received more than 10,000 birthday cards from around the world for his 111th birthday
Lawrence Brooks was born in 1909, drafted at age 31, and served in the predominately Black 91st Eng…
Zoë Ettinger
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CHART: The Astounding Devastation Of World War II
In terms of total numbers, the Soviet Union bore an incredible brunt of casualties during WWII. An …
Jeremy Bender
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Startling facts about World War II
Here are some bizarre and startling facts that you may not know about World War II. Follow BI …
Eames Yates
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A 93-year-old former SS guard was convicted of 5,232 counts of accessory to murder in what could be one of history's last Nazi trials
As many survivors of World War II and former Nazi guards age into their 90s, the trial may be one o…
Zoë Ettinger
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The oldest US World War II veteran is turning 111, and a museum is looking for people to send him birthday cards
Staff from the National World War II Museum plan to hand-deliver birthday cards to veteran Lawrence…
Zoë Ettinger
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2 British WWII bombs were discovered at Dusseldorf airport, prompting evacuations and a stop to air traffic
Officials said the bombs will be defused today, prompting the evacuation of 2,500 people. Another 3…
Connor Perrett
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The 'Ruptured Duck' Is One Of The More Fascinating Awards In US Military History
Veterans are allowed to wear their uniforms for 30 days following discharge, which in current times…
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GOP Congressman On The Party's Shutdown Strategy: 'We're Not French - We Don't Surrender'
While touring the monuments in Washington with my family; which were all closed because of the gove…
Brett LoGiurato
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These Gorgeous Color Photos Show What China Looked Like On The Eve Of Communism
In 1941 before the United States entered World War II, 300 young Americans were secretly trained to…
Harrison Jacobs
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The Queen trained as a mechanic while a teenager during World War II. These photos show how she served her country.
The family, like their country, endured hardship. Buckingham Palace was reportedly bombed nine time…
Zoë Ettinger
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A World War II soldier's letter to his mother from 1945 has just been delivered to his surviving widow, 76 years after sending it
"Imagine that! Seventy-six years!" Angelina Gonsalves, widow to Army sergeant John Gonsalves, told …
Yelena Dzhanova
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Uncensored WWII-era surveys show US troops' surprising thoughts about Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. On December 8, the Army began surveying so…
Edward J.K. Gitre
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The 10 most bizarre weapons of World War II
From exploding rats to paper balloon bombs, see the most bizarre weapons ever used in battle during…
Alex Lockie,Lloyd Lee
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Here's the Japanese think about World War II
Well, I don't think it will change our narrative of WWII. [Laughs.] It may change other things. But…
Isaac Chotiner
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The 5 most bizarre weapons of World War II
Devised in the summer of 1944, the V-3 was designed to fire 300 nine-foot-long dart-shaped she…