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How Hitler's Pocket Battleship Ended Up off the Coast of South America
The first naval battle of World War II did not occur in the European Theater, but in the South Atlantic Ocean, near the ...
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Here's what to know about an event honoring Wilmington's World War II veterans
World War II veterans will be available for a meet and greet during an event honoring the 80th anniversary of Victory over ...
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Local WWII aviator honored, among World War II’s “Bloody Hundredth”
Army Air Forces veteran Orlando Edward Vincenti, with deep roots in Lackawanna County, was among the casualties of the 100th ...
Our Fight: Erie in World War II video series. Episode 1, Sitting on the Sidelines
As war broke out in Europe and Africa, America declared isolation and neutrality. A first-ever American peacetime draft was ...
Here’s why Rhode Island is the only state that celebrates Victory Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Like Del’s Lemonade or the Gaspee parade, Victory Day is one of the Ocean State’s unique summertime traditions. Monday is Rhode Island’s 77th annual Victory Day, making the ...
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Carl Burdette: Yes, the US won WWII for the Allies - Baltimore Sun
Our navy totaled over 70% of the world’s total number and tonnage of naval vessels of 1,000 tons or greater. And during World War II, America produced 60% of the world’s crude oil.
Officials press for Dorie Miller, a World War II hero, to be awarded the Medal of Honor
More than 80 years later, officials, veterans and civil rights groups, are urging Congress to award World War II hero Dorie Miller the Medal of Honor.