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Patch, the dog with an uncanny resemblance to Adolf Hitler

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“Adolf” or “Hitler” is how Patch, a puppy, wants to be called. In fact, he only responds to orders when called by the name of…

World War II vet tells story of first atomic bombing by recollection

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  Philip Matranga, now 92 years old, silenced audiences in the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum when he shared his recollection of the atomic…

WWII Vet tells story of bold raid on one of the German navy’s largest battleship – the Tirpitz

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Commander John Lorimer is the last of the twelve brave soldiers who went to raid one the German navy’s largest battleships in Europe and “pride…

German Hotel Apologized for Dubbing Spa Break “Kristallnacht”

Kristallnacht, Night of Crystal, also known as Night of Broken Glass — the name given to the wave of attacks done to the Jews throughout…

Art Reflects Life: “Monuments Men” to Recent Munich Art Loot Discovery

It is the prime example of art imitating life, or vice versa — the recent discovery of about 1,400 art masterpieces among rotten foods in…

Is That Really Adolf Hitler in the Crowd?

The picture shows a gathering in Munich, the crowd in a happy disposition. This is a very familiar photo showing how the people gathered in…

A glimpse at the “graveyard” of war vehicles from World War II to the Cold War

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RAF Folkingham in Lincolnshire used to host the bustle of soldiers and war vehicles during World War II and the Cold War. Now, it is…

WWII’s Female Code-breakers in Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park used to be Britain’s kept secret once, most especially in the raging years of World War II. For over 30 years, the activities…

Hundreds Show Up for Funeral of Family-less WWII Veteran

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33-year-old Sgt. Rick Clement was not related in anything to Harold Percival. He never even met the man, not even once. But still, he felt…

George Clooney’s “Monuments Men” Expected in Berlin Film Fest

Heziel Pitogo

Recently, Germany and the world witnessed the news about a treasure trove of priceless artworks stashed away in a dingy Munich flat hidden among piles…

Former WWII PoW revisits Orkney chapel to express his thanks

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Gino Caprara, now 93, was a former prisoner of war during the Second World War. Decades after one of the biggest conflicts in history, Caprara…

Son posts father’s World War II diary online

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Veteran Charles F. wrote a diary during the second world war which is now being published by his son. He served in North Africa and…