Today in War History
· 1035, William the Conqueror becomes the Duke of Normandy
· 1863, Battle of Gettysburg ends
· 1940, French fleet at Mers El Kébir is bombarded by the British fleet
· 1944, Minsk is liberated from Nazi control
Featured
Somerset’s Historic Helicopters is Dedicated to Bringing ‘War Birds’ Back to Life!
· The Unique British Hotel With World War II-Era Pillboxes On Its Property
· Before Serving in the White House, Jimmy Carter Made a Name for Himself in the US Navy
· Why Does NORAD Track Santa Claus?
Guest Authors
Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum Embarking on Project to Reconstruct WWII-Era Fairey Barracuda
· The British Army Took Over the Village of Tyneham to Prepare for D-Day
· Museum Releases Promotional Booklet Ahead of ‘The Third Man’ Film Anniversary
· St. Ermin’s Hotel: The London Hotel Favorited By Spies
World War 2
· Have Your Name Published in The Tank Museum’s Brand New Guide to the A34 Comet!
· Iconic Churchill Tank Makes ‘Homecoming’ Visit to Luton
· Celebrating 80 Years Since Guernsey’s Liberation from German Occupation
· World of Warships Presents: The Longest Night of Museums
· World of Tanks Commemorating 80th Anniversary of VE Day with PvE Mission, Livestream from The Tank Museum
Vietnam War
The Real-Life Inspiration for Top Gun’s ‘Viper’ Made a Cameo in the Movie
· These Celebrities Bravely Served During the Vietnam War
· Wes Studi Served in Vietnam Before Becoming an Actor and Veterans Advocate
· Snipers: The Four Greatest Marksmen In Military History
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