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Inside the Gear of the 9th Armored Division at the Battle of the Bulge
At the Battle of the Bulge, the 9th Armored Division faced freezing cold, chaos, and overwhelming odds. But what did they carry into one of WWII’s fiercest clashes? From M1 carbines and steel helmets ...
The true story of the secret program that brought Nazi scientists to the U.S.
After World War II, Operation Paperclip quietly recruited German scientists to work on its most advanced weapons and space ...
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“Innovations in Flight” at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Will Commemorate 80th Anniversary of World War II End
Hazy Center will host its annual “Innovations in Flight,” Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view over 50 vintage, modern and commercial aircraft that will fly in for ...
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The Creepiest Flight of WW2: One Mission Still Shrouded in Mystery
In a war full of chaos and heroism, one flight stands out for its eerie silence, unexplained events, and the fear it left behind. Whether it was bad luck, enemy action, or something unexplainable, ...
5 Little-Known Military Helicopters Used In WW2
Helicopters made a big difference in World War II, but some have gone unnoticed. Here are the five that should be recognized ...
These daredevil women pilots helped beat Hitler in WWII
Banned from flying in the U.S., these 25 American women headed to Britain to help ferry military aircraft—and fascinated the ...