Operation Pacific Tribute to send WWII veterans to the Philippines
Two United Airlines pilots are working to take two WWII veterans to the Philippines to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Manila.
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La Fière Bridge: The 82nd Airborne’s Fiercest D-Day Battle
Day, June 6, 1944, one of the most intense battles unfolded at La Fière Bridge, a key crossing in Normandy. The 82nd Airborne ...
Niece of CT woman who served in WWII 'Six Triple Eight' of Netflix fame wants recognition for aunt
Mary Kearney was a leader of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, a unit depicted in the Tyler Perry movie “The Six Triple Eight” released on Netflix.
The service and sacrifice of Charles Balcom
The 17 year old Lockport sailor who died at Normandy is just one local hero's story showcased in Kenan Center exhibit.
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'I was talking to history.' World War II veteran and Berkshire Place resident recalls what is was like to storm the beaches of Normandy
At just 17 years old, Joseph Coy left Pittsfield High School to enlist in the Navy, serving on Utah Beach on D-Day and later ...
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Stories Behind The Stars: Private Charles A. O’Neil
The 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army activated for service prior to U.S. entry in World War II in August of 1940 at ...
The 'Toughest Fords Ever Built' May Have Been During World War II
Ford is known for making durable cars, trucks, and SUVs. During World War II, the company also produced some tanks that were ...
Medieval house owned by a king ‘lost’ to time in the UK. Now, it’s been discovered
Harold Godwinson was the “last Anglo-Saxon King of England,” the university said, and the exact location of the royal home ...
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“They Saved the Whole World” Explains Local Author Whose Work Spotlights Locals Lost in World War II
By Stephen Smoot When it comes to writing, sometimes the writer goes forth on a quest in search of a story to tell.
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The Most Decisive Battle of D-Day | La Fiere Bridge
La Fière Bridge on D-Day And The Battle For The Causeway from the 6th to the 9th June 1944, would be one of the most vital ...
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‘Party of the century’ included a World War II rock star
Connie Palacioz has a special place in history as an original Rosie the Riveter as she celebrated her 100th birthday, Dave ...
West Palm Beach centenarian reflects on extraordinary life of World War II heroism
West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during ...