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In August 1944, the Allies followed up the massive Normandy Invasion with another in southern France known as Operation Dragoon.
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Rampage on the River

1 month ago

In August 1944, the Allies adopted up the huge Normandy Invasion with one other in southern France referred to as Operation Dragoon. By Glenn Barnette and...

The German concept of mobile warfare was conclusively proven when the Wehrmacht breached the French defenses at Sedan in May 1940.
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Breakthrough at Sedan

1 month ago

The German idea of cellular warfare was conclusively confirmed when the Wehrmacht breached the French defenses at Sedan in Might 1940. By Christopher Miskimon...

The First Canadian Parachute Battalion jumps to victory on D-Day June 6, 1944.
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Every man an Emperor

1 month ago

The First Canadian Parachute Battalion jumps to victory on D-Day June 6, 1944. By Patrick J. Chaisson Sergeant William R. Kelly crashed via the treetops...

Father Francis L. Sampson risked his life to save others in Normandy and was recommended for the Medal of Honor.
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Drama at the Klondike Aid Station

1 month ago

Father Francis L. Sampson risked his life to save lots of others in Normandy and was really helpful for the Medal of Honor. By Invoice Warnock Shellfire rocked...

The fall of Berling signaled the end of Nazi Germany and its reign of terror in occupied Europe.
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Battle of Berlin: Third Reich Death Knell

3 months ago

The autumn of Berlin signaled the top of Nazi Germany and its reign of terror in occupied Europe. By David H. Lippman It started with what a German colonel...