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WWII Soldier Loadout: How Much Ammo Was Standard?
Ever wondered what a WWII soldier actually hauled into battle? From rifle rounds to grenades and everything in between, this breakdown reveals the real weight of war. Discover what was in a soldier’s ...
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How WWII Ration Stamps Worked - Explained by Leven Parker
During WWII, ration stamps shaped everyday life across the U.S.—but how did they actually work? With Leven Parker’s insight, ...
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Honoring the Greatest Generation
Eighteen veterans of World War II, all a century old or on the verge, were honored Friday at Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North ...
'Most historically accurate stuff possible': World War II weekend vendors recreate history with attention to detail
At World War II Weekend at Reading Regional Airport, you will find reenactments, planes and vehicles right from the ...
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81 years later, a small Normandy town remembers the sacrifices of Pennsylvania’s 28th Division
The liberation of Gathemo, France, won’t be found in many history books about the Second World War. After all, it was one ...
WWII vets are rock stars in France as they hand over the duty of remembering D-Day
The D-Day generation is smaller in number than ever but back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 ...
WWII veterans speak of sacrifice and freedom on France's D-Day battlefields, 81 years later
The D-Day generation is smaller in number than ever but back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago ...
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World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation
World War I made the airplane—a recent invention—essential in war and peace. The conflict, which raged from 1914 to 1918, laid the foundation for military aviation. It was a decisive test for emerging ...