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Civic Group Leads Efforts over 1942 Undersea Mine Disaster
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (58+ words) JIJI PRESS Civic Group Leads Efforts over 1942 Undersea Mine Disaster Ube, Yamaguchi Pref., Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)--A Japanese civic group leads efforts to collect the remains of those who died in the 1942 flooding accident at the Chosei undersea coal mine…...
Couple reaches 50-year milestone
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (105+ words) Williamsport Sun-Gazette Couple reaches 50-year milestone Jeffery and Shirley Raisch will celebrate their 50th anniversary on August 24. They were married in 1976. Shirley, the former Shirley Elliott. Graduated from Towanda High and retired from Penn Wire Rope as chief quality inspector. Jeff…...
Mothers Speak Out From Within Refugee Camps
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (47+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Mothers Speak Out From Within Refugee Camps This Week in Pictures: Jan. 7 - 13, 2017 Refugees Fleeing Conflict: In Their Own Words Seeking Shelter Amid War and Violence, Refugees Flee Their Homes...
Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life
13+ hour, 52+ min ago (922+ words) Since then it has fascinated archaeologists, historians and military-history enthusiasts. It is extremely rare anywhere in the world for a relic from the past to surface in such condition. The German motorcycle draws attention to the period when almost 100,000 German…...
[Video] “Touching” history of September 2, 1945 through VR technology
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (205+ words) Nhan Dan Online In the historically significant setting of the Reunification Hall, virtual reality technology allows visitors to step back in time and immerse themselves in Ba Dinh Square as it was 81 years ago. They can witness the historic moment…...
What???s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
4+ hour, 7+ min ago (981+ words) U.S. hurricane season is gearing up. And from Amanda and Boris onward, tropical cyclones' names in the Pacific region are unfolding quickly. But why the monikers each year? Or at all? "Look around in your home. Who or what has a…...
Military history takes over Aldergrove legion
5+ hour, 44+ min ago (399+ words) Published 8:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2026 Military vehicles took over the Aldergrove legion, giving the community and kids an opportunity to get an up-close look at vehicles used by Canadian and other armed forces. The inaugural Treads Tracks Military Display at Royal…...
The Untold Story of the WWII Coastal Forces
5+ hour, 7+ min ago (48+ words) Yahoo A fascinating discussion on the Sailing Podcast about the crucial yet forgotten role of the Coastal Forces in WWII. Learn about their formation, their purpose in protecting coastlines and supply routes, and the brave volunteers who manned these vessels....
For the first time in history: Will a warship be named after a sitting president? — TodayPress.tv
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (187+ words) Three sources familiar with discussions within the US Navy provided the information. Miller served as a mess attendant aboard the USS West Virginia during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. During the attack, he helped wounded personnel and participated in…...