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General James Doolittle is an American legend who helped pioneer aviation and he was also a decorated World War II hero.

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The Tiger 1 Tank played a big role in the battle for Normandy. The heavy tank battalions that went into action against the Allies were fearsome but not without their flaws. Today, very few examples ...

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Sergei Bondarchuk 's 1975 version of the grand battle They Fought for Their Country remains the best portrayal of the Battle ...

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Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Trump has repeatedly said that he can bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine ... military bloggers had published updated battlefield maps that suggest that Kyiv's forces "also occupy Cherkasskoye ...

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Rennenkampf's army had not moved at all during this battle, vindicating Ludendorff's calculated risk. After being reinforced, the Germans turned on Rennenkampf's slowly advancing Army, attacking ...