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The British Attack on Hillman - The Roadblock to Caen
Just hours after landing on Sword Beach, British forces expected to push south toward Caen, but they hadn’t counted on Fortress Hillman. This heavily fortified German defensive position, known as ...
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La Fière Bridge - The Bloodiest Battle of the Normandy Invasion
The success of D-Day depended on more than just the landings at Utah and Omaha Beach - it hinged on securing key inland objectives to prevent German counterattacks. One of the most important of these ...
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The CMP D-Day Matches
Every year, at the CMP's Talladega Marksmanship Park, a weeklong series of matches pay homage to the men who landed on the ...
Anti-war protesters in Russia mark three years of Ukraine invasion
As the invasion of Ukraine hits its 3-year mark, anti-war protesters are seen placing flowers in Moscow. This is a rare scene ...
Cheers! WWII heroes from the Greatest Generation toasted ahead of landmark anniversary
In deepest Shropshire, a distillery pays homage to WWII heroes with every bottle. Dive into the story of spirits that ...
WWII veteran who served European, Pacific theaters to celebrate 100th birthday in Tenino
Many who join the U.S. Navy often cite their desire to sail around the world as motivation. For James "Jim" Gardner, who ...