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How a little-known Japanese American battalion freed Jews from a Nazi death march
They were Japanese American soldiers, part of a storied military unit that faced down prejudice and suspicion to fight Adolf ...
'He fought all that way': Northampton County vet among soldiers to infiltrate Hitler's Eagle's Nest
As part of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division of the 7th Infantry Regiment, on May 4, 1945, Ralph "Cork" Bowers, of Stockertown, Northampton County, was one of the first troops inside the Nazi lair, ...
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The Daring Polish Resistance Fighter Who Volunteered to Be Sent to Auschwitz So He Could Sabotage the Nazi Death Camp From the Inside
Witold Pilecki smuggled reports about Germany's war crimes to the Allies, urging them to stop the atrocities at Auschwitz by ...
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The Crazy Soldier that Attacked One of Hitler's Biggest Weapons
In the hallowed landscape of Normandy, France, the Battle of Cherbourg unfolded as a symphony of thundering naval and ground ...
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The Swiss Guard: the enigmatic soldiers of the Vatican who watch over the conclave with anti-terrorist preparation
Their silent presence has been a constant in all events following the death of Pope Francis. The colonel and a major of this ...
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Germany’s Popular Rothenburg Keeps Its Medieval Charm Alive
Today, Rothenburg's barns are hotels, its livestock are tourists and the city is well on its way to becoming a medieval theme ...
Hikers stumble upon hidden treasure worth $680,000: You won't believe where it was!
In a surprising turn of events, two hikers in the Czech Republic unearthed a hidden gold treasure in the Krkonose Mountains.