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fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Family welcomes home Livermore World War II vet who died 81 years ago: 'This is where you belong'

"When there is an MIA, Missing In Action, there is no body coming home to bury. It caused our family to believe he was dead. But now we have the closure. So now he is home."
SF parents
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
110 years ago

U-Boat

Germany's U-boats transformed naval warfare in WWI and WWII, enabling significant shipping disruptions and challenging Allied naval supremacy through innovative strategies and technological advancements.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey review this dystopia could have been extraordinary

Chidgey's ninth novel, The Book of Guilt, marks her first foray into dystopian fiction, exploring an alternate universe where WWII ended in 1943.
UK news
#ve-day
#history
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

The D-Day Battle France Chose to Forget. Until Now.

The article sheds light on a lesser-known D-Day site in rural Brittany, commemorating the tragic heroism of local French resistance fighters and honoring forgotten history.
France politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

The D-Day Battle France Chose to Forget. Until Now.

The article sheds light on a lesser-known D-Day site in rural Brittany, commemorating the tragic heroism of local French resistance fighters and honoring forgotten history.
#historical-events
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: February 19, FDR signs order authorizing Japanese-American internment

February 19 marks significant historical events, including the signing of Executive Order 9066 leading to Japanese internment during WWII.
Presidential acknowledgment of past injustices occurred decades later with Ford's proclamation.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Today in History: February 19, FDR signs order authorizing Japanese-American internment

February 19 marks significant historical events, including the signing of Executive Order 9066 leading to Japanese internment during WWII.
Presidential acknowledgment of past injustices occurred decades later with Ford's proclamation.
fromUntapped New York
3 weeks ago

The Art Spy Book Launch w/ Michelle Young

"Packed with the intrigue of a spy novel, the tension of a wartime thriller, and the vivid detail of great narrative history..." - Laurie Gwen Shapiro
NYC startup
#remembrance
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Blood-red poppies pour over the Tower of London to mark 80 years since end of Second World War

The Tower of London hosts a poignant installation of 30,000 ceramic poppies to commemorate 80 years since the end of WWII.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Blood-red poppies pour over the Tower of London to mark 80 years since end of Second World War

The Tower of London hosts a poignant installation of 30,000 ceramic poppies to commemorate 80 years since the end of WWII.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Homefires burning: how a cache of passionate love letters shows the second world war on two fronts

Gerard's letters reveal the struggles and resilience of a young couple separated by war, highlighting Alice's resourcefulness and unyielding spirit during difficult times.
London politics
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London ambulance that survived the WWII blitz could return to the road again

The remarkable Clements Talbot ambulance, which is made of wood and steel, served Londoners during the WWII blitz.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Author Barbara Pym may have worked for MI5, research suggests

Barbara Pym may have been involved in MI5 work, using her writing skills to identify coded messages during her time as a wartime censor.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dachau's memorial marks 80 years since the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp

"The war was over a week later. But I will never forget Dachau. I still remember that horrible odor."
US news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Nostalgic photos reveal how quaint Bromley village has changed over 100 years

Photos have revealed how the village of Downe in Bromley has changed over the last 100 years.
London politics
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

The Best Godzilla Movie Of the Decade Is Officially Getting An Exciting Sequel

Toho is producing a direct sequel to Godzilla Minus One, with Takashi Yamazaki returning as director.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Family visit fire boat named after Blitz heroine

Gillian Tanner's bravery as a WWII firefighter honored by London fireboat named after her and a leadership training scheme.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Josephine Baker: the superstar turned spy who fought the Nazis and for civil rights

Josephine Baker served as a vital espionage agent for the Allies during WWII, using her celebrity status for activism.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hegseth hails 'warrior ethos' between US and Japan at Iwo Jima memorial

"Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we revere their courage."
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

John Paddy' Hemingway, the last Battle of Britain pilot, dies aged 105

John Paddy Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, has passed away at age 105, remembered for his remarkable service during WWII.
London politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Amerspand Station: How WWII created an unofficial tube station

The nickname 'Amerspand' originated due to wartime obscuring of railway station names, primarily aimed at preventing enemy aircraft navigation.
Germany news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Nazi-occupied Paris is played for laughs and tension in hit French play

The play juxtaposes dark historical realities of WWII with humor, emphasizing the emotional toll of anti-Semitism and the struggle for survival.
Joseph Haffmann's plan reveals complex moral decisions under duress during the Nazi occupation of France.
Germany news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In plain sight': How The Hague museum was secret hideout from Nazi forced labour

The Mauritshuis museum in The Hague served as a hiding place during WWII for those evading forced labour under the Nazi regime.
UK news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Peaky Blinders' creator teases that movie isn't the end: 'We will continue it'

The upcoming 'Peaky Blinders' movie will focus on Tommy Shelby confronting Nazis during WWII.
London
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Incredible images reveal the secret sites that helped win WWII

Decoy bombing sites during WWII effectively protected British industrial targets by diverting Luftwaffe bombers, saving lives and infrastructure.
#aviation-history
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Retirement

The Philippine Mars took its final flight. See photos of the flying-boat aircraft from WWII to its last 800-mile journey.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Retirement

The Philippine Mars took its final flight. See photos of the flying-boat aircraft from WWII to its last 800-mile journey.

fromKotaku
4 months ago

The Sniper Elite Series Offers 20 Years Of Nazi-Skull-Popping Fun

In a genre dominated by fast-paced shooters, the Sniper Elite franchise stands out with its methodical gameplay and realistic sniping mechanics.
Video games
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Six Triple Eight review Tyler Perry's war movie is another bomb

Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight' highlights the significant yet overlooked contributions of the only all-Black female battalion in WWII.
#d-day
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Opinion: Remembering the fallen heroes of Normandy's sacred bluffs

The American soldiers buried in Normandy sacrificed their lives in a common, crucial cause to free Europe and defeat Nazism.
fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago

A Portrait of Japanese America, in the Shadow of the Camps

If the United States went to war with Japan, a military study from 1929 concluded, 'all Japanese, alien and Hawaiian-born . . . should be considered as enemy aliens.' Colonel John DeWitt foresaw the need for 'complete military control over the Hawaiian islands, including selective imprisonment of anyone considered threatening.' George S. Patton listed influential community figures in Hawaii as potential 'hostages' in case of war with Japan.
Writing
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