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5 Must-See World War II Documentaries
We compiled a list of five comprehensive World World II documentaries that best tell these harrowing stories.
Maine Has a State Ballad? Listen to the Song that Was Inspired By the Battle of Gettysburg
The American folk trio “The Ghost of Paul Revere” wrote “The Ballad of the […]
Saving Ohio’s Largest Civil War Battlefield
117 acres saved at Buffington Island, the site of John Hunt Morgan's greatest defeat.
‘Oppenheimer’ Trailer Wrestles With Explosive Conclusion to WWII
The trailer for the film, in 186 seconds, manages to showcase both the brilliance and seeming arrogance of J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) in the race to build a devastating weapon to compete with Axis forces.
This Beechcraft Airliner Fell Victim to WWII Surplus Aircraft
This twin quad airliner just couldn't compete.
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What Was the Concept Behind Fire Bases in Vietnam?
Similar to the 19th-century fort concept, fire support bases in Vietnam could reinforce each other across long distances with powerful effects.
Thanks to Epic Rains, There’s a New Gold Rush in California — But Will Anyone Strike It Rich?
Recent flooding in California only goes to show that one man’s downpour can be […]