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WWII veteran's letter details Battle of the Bulge experiences | History
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (626+ words) Licking County WWII veteran Loyd Butcher's letter home details his harrowing experiences during the Battle of the Bulge. WWII veteran's letter details Battle of the Bulge experiences | History - Pfc. Loyd Butcher's 1945 letter detailed his experience during the German offensive in…...
WWII Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Serve Takes Honor Flight
1+ day, 2+ min ago (621+ words) Al Duran has lived quite a life in his 96 years and was no stranger to adventure." Recently, the modest World War II veteran was honored for his service with an Honor Flight to Washington, D. C." At the ripe age of 16, he…...
Flashback in maritime history: SS Utopia collision with HMS Anson and sinking on 17 Mar 1891
3+ week, 2+ day ago (144+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) SS Utopia " Collided with HMS Anson while trying to enter the Bay of Gibraltar on 17 March 1891. She sank in minutes, killing 562 passengers and crew. Two rescuers from HMS Immortalit" also drowned; 318 survivors were rescued. On 25 February…...
Flashback in maritime history: Sinking of SS STELLA 30 Mar 1899 (video)
1+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) (www. Maritime Cyprus. com) On 30 March 1899, the ill-fated S. S. Stella left Southampton for a Channel crossing to Guernsey. Fifteen miles from St. Peter Port in deep fog, travelling at nearly top speed, she struck the Casquets reef, and sank within 10 minutes....
Close-up of the artillery battlefield protecting Ham Rong bridge more than half a century ago
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (366+ words) Thanh Hoa - Currently, the artillery position on Hill C4 is still protected and preserved intact, becoming a tourist attraction for people and tourists. C4 hill battlefield located on Dragon Mountain (Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa province). More than half a century ago,…...
Where Did the Arrows Come From in the Open Steppe? The Secret Behind Genghis Khan's Army
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (163+ words) The Mongols not only carried arrows. They also treated them as something too valuable to waste. This quick read presents a collection of fun facts, trivia, and historical events from the year 1885. Discover the year's top news stories, most influential…...
A B-52 Bomber Pilot Was Told Not to Exceed 45 Degrees. He Did 90. His Commander Watched the First Time and Said Nothing. The Second Time, Everyone Died.
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1164+ words) This one is ranked #1 due to the sheer number of lives lost, i. e. , an entire 9-man crew. " The command pilot reduced engine power, but he overcompensated, causing all eight engines to flame out. Due to a loss of speed, the aircraft…...
Veteran's Stories: Lehi's Jim Slade helped when he could and saw tragedy in Vietnam
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (215+ words) Jim Slade of Lehi holds a captured Chinese-made rifle he brought home from Vietnam. Americans everywhere owe an enormous debt to the men and women who fought for their country. To remember these brave individuals, the Daily Herald is pleased…...
France Awards World War II 'Ball Turret Gunner,' Age 100, Its Highest Honor
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (476+ words) A 100-year-old World War II veteran from South Carolina was awarded France's highest decoration for his service protecting European allies during the war. French Consul General Anne-Laure Desjonqueres awarded Staff Sgt. Bruce Cook the "National Order of the French Legion…...