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A Thrilling Read of a WWII Naval Battle Masterclass
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (235+ words) Angus Konstam's brief, yet informative, work on the Second Battle of Sirte is full of high-seas drama and military brilliance. A Thrilling Read of a WWII Naval Battle Masterclass When the French fell to the Germans in the summer of…...
‘The Next of Kin': How Secrets Travel
1+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) The Next of Kin': How Secrets Travel NR | 1h 42m | Mystery, Thriller, War | 1942 The year 1942 brought a unique kind of World War II terror. On the home fronts of free countries was the fear of the invisible listener. In pubs, train stations,…...
Christmas in Bedford Falls: The Town That’s Preserving ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
2+ week, 4+ day ago (67+ words) Christmas in Bedford Falls: The Town That's Preserving "It's a Wonderful Life' Christmas on the Air: How Radio's Golden Age Brought the Holidays Home Nissi Hamilton: How the Girl the System Failed Became the Voice It Can't Ignore Aurora Fever:…...
A Hero Americans Must Never Forget
3+ week, 3+ day ago (42+ words) Reflecting on Nathan Hale (17551776). A Hero Americans Must Never Forget Have you ever received a letter that changed your life? The Spirit of a Pioneering Pilot The Inspiring Teresa Teng 1777 HMS Phoenix: Paper Money as a Weapon of War...
Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester
3+ week, 5+ day ago (203+ words) When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity. Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester Just before 1 a.m. on the morning of Feb....
Tune in Today: Marriage Celebrated in Sound
3+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Written to honor his silver anniversary, Edvard Grieg's "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen" captures decades of love, loss, and art in a single piano work. Tune in Today: Marriage Celebrated in Sound In 1896, Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) composed a piece in…...
A Time Capsule Into the WWI Generation: Old Letters Reveal the Strong Familial Bond Between My Grandfather and His Siblings
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (196+ words) Letter correspondences between my grandfather and his siblings reveal how their strong bond helped them overcome a war and a global pandemic. A Time Capsule Into the WWI Generation: Old Letters Reveal the Strong Familial Bond Between My Grandfather and…...
WWII Veteran Irving Locker Marks 101st Birthday by Becoming Songwriter
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (82+ words) The song titled "If Freedom Was Free" is a reflection of Locker's life, and his appreciation for those who served on D-Day. WWII Veteran Irving Locker Marks 101st Birthday by Becoming Songwriter Fox Sports Cuts Ties With NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez…...
Appreciate Freedom: Former Top Gun Pilot’s Message on Remembrance Day
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (186+ words) Former Australian top gun pilot, Matt Hall, who served in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force, is reminding Aussies not to forget the sacrifices made in the past to achieve the freedoms of the present. His comments came in the lead-up…...
102-Year-Old Veteran Who Served With Secret Canadian Unit Shares His Story
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) 102-Year-Old Veteran Who Served With Secret Canadian Unit Shares His Story World War II veteran Emilio (Mel) Mizzi has lived most of his long and storied life in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., but spent some of his most memorable years…...