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Honoring the bravery of Army Chaplain Corps heroes on Medal of Honor Day
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (745+ words) By Stella NauloMarch 25, 2026 Today, on Medal of Honor Day, the Army Chaplain Corps recognizes and honors the Soldiers whose courage has shaped and defended our Nation. The Medal of Honor, the Nation's highest military award, is bestowed upon Soldiers who…...
The 82nd Anniversary of The Great Escape
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (86+ words) The Polish Army stands at attention while attending the 82nd Anniversary of The Great Escape at Stalag VIIIC Victims Memorial at P.O.W. Camps Museum, Zagan, Poland (then-Sagan, Germany), March 24, 2026. The ceremony highlighted Poland's commitment to remembering 50 fallen Allied POWs, and more than…...
Letters to the Editor: Seeking relatives of Birkenhead WWII soldier buried in The Netherlands
2+ hour ago (163+ words) Wirral's independent local news website To help us bring the news that matters to you, please support us by making a donation - Thanks! I am writing to you from the Netherlands with a special request. I have officially adopted the…...
Discovery Of Four Major WWII Shipwrecks And 243 Sailors In One Month Redefines Underwater Exploration
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (170+ words) Home | News | Science & Tech This recent expedition has created an extraordinary milestone in maritime history and ocean exploration and technology. This significant achievement and herculean effort was able to locate and collect maritime data of these shipwrecks, lost in the…...
Army Quote of the Day by General George Patton: 'A Good Plan Violently Executed Now, Is Better Than A Perfect Plan Executed Next Week..."
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (954+ words) Former U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer Steve Balestrieri draws a striking parallel between General George S. Patton's relentless WWII philosophy and the sudden launch of Operation Epic Fury. Discover how the U.S. and Israel leveraged speed and violence of action to completely…...
Explore identity and trauma in these upcoming Joburg theatre productions
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (275+ words) MoMo Matsunyane will present her personal stand-up theatre experience in Johannesburg this week. Multi-award-winning actor and director MoMo Matsunyane is making a foray into comedy with this personal stand-up theatre experience." In this production, Matsunyane steps away from scripted characters…...
WW2 German soldier with rosary in mouth found on Polish island
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (15+ words) Mysterious remains of WW2 German soldier with rosary in mouth found on Polish island'TVP World...
Learn about teatime in WWII at Amherst event
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (114+ words) Learn about teatime in WWII at Amherst event'Morning Journal Step back in time at WWII Tea for Victory at 6 p.m. May 8 at Amherst Historical Society, 113 S. Lake St. Attendees will learn about teatime during World War II, connections that tea had to…...
Last of WWII Generation Fading Fast as Tributes Surge
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (483+ words) Communities across the U.S. are moving faster to honor World War II veterans as their ranks shrink. A new posthumous ceremony for Springfield, Mo., D-Day veteran Jack Hamlin is putting that urgency into focus. Hamlin was the last remaining Springfield survivor…...
Grave of soldier missing since 1940 identified in France
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (180+ words) The previously un-named grave of a Yorkshire man who served with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards has been identified and rededicated in his name more than 85 years after his death. LCpl Alex Kelly plays a lament at the service (Crown…...