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Veterans Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler’s Last Major Attack on the Western Front
Veterans and dignitaries gathered in Belgium and Luxembourg this month to reflect on the deadly World War II conflict that ...
Lost Battlefield of Alexander the Great Discovered
The battle—which occurred in 334 B.C.—is considered "one of the most pivotal moments" in world history, one archaeologist ...
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2,400-year-old battlefield of Alexander the Great’s first Persian victory found
Researchers have finally pinpointed the exact location of the Battle of Granicus, where Alexander won his first battle in ...
He survived the Battle of the Bulge and stormed the beaches of Normandy. Now, at 104, he’s still golfing three days a week.
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — There are only good and better days out here for Arthur Medeiros. He has golfed at Montaup Country Club ...
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Keeping the memory alive: how Luxembourg remembers the Battle of the Bulge
Historians are using the latest technology to help keep alive memories of the battle and those who perished 80 years on ...
Dambusters raid: a feat of courage and skill whose cost outweighed its achievement
The Dambusters raid involved 19 Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron. Each had a crew of seven. Eight failed to return. Of the ...
WW2 Wayfinder on MSN2d
TRAPPED IN THE CROSSFIRE: The Brutal Battle For Cheneux
The Battle for Cheneux in December 1944, was one of the most intense and brutal clashes during the Battle of the Bulge. This engagement saw U.S. 82nd Airborne paratroopers face off against the elite ...
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101st Airborne Division Soldiers Honor Legacy of WWII Veterans in Belgium
After 80 years and every December, the town of Bastogne becomes a living memorial to the American Soldiers who fought and died ...
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Battle - Weather warnings issued
Christmas Day looks to remain under the influence of high pressure, resulting in a generally cloudy and mild day with very little in the way of brightness. Tonight Tonight will continue to be ...
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Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts: latest updates
Putin hailed his first major victory after the early days of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in May 2023, after his forces captured Bakhmut following a gruelling nine-month battle that reduced ...
80 years ago, the Allies’ victory at the Battle of the Bulge paved way for WWII’s end
The battle began on Dec. 16, 1944, when Adolph Hitler, in a last-ditch effort to stave off defeat, ordered German troops to launch a surprise attack on Allied forces in the Ardennes region of Belgium ...