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Forgotten Friday – York Air Raid
23rd Apr 2024
The York Air Raid refers to a significant event during World War II when the city of York in England was bombed by German aircraft. The raid took place on the night of 28th – 19th April, 1942, and it resulted in considerable damage to the city and loss of life.
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Forgotten Friday – The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
18th Apr 2024
This week in our Forgotten Friday, we are focusing on The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in 1943.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor: A Turning Point in World War II
9th Apr 2024
On the morning of 7 December 1941, 177 aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy attacked the United States Naval base on Oahu, Hawaii, at Pearl Harbor. What happened? And why did Pearl Harbor lead to WW2 for the U.S.? To understand what happened, you need to know some background history, starting in the 1930s.
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Unveiling the Forgotten Heroes of World War II
3rd Apr 2024
In the Second World War, millions of people risked their lives to fight for a cause they believed was right. When you think of heroic figures of World War II, who springs to mind? Douglas MacArthur? Winston Churchill? Perhaps you think more of the soldier heroes of World War II, like Audie Murphy or Jack Churchill. Here, we would like to turn our focus on some of the more unknown people who were important in the outcome of the war the Unsung Heroes of WWII.
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The Unsung Heroes of World War II: Animals in Service
20th Mar 2024
Amidst the chaos and turmoil of World War II, animals played a crucial role in various capacities, from providing companionship to soldiers to serving in essential roles on the battlefield. Whether boosting morale, transporting troops, carrying messages, or standing in battle, animals stood beside humans when we needed them most. This blog will shed light on some of the remarkable animals that contributed to the war effort, often overlooked in historical narratives, taking a closer look at interesting facts about animals in WW2.
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