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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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Exploring the Life and Legacy of Anne Frank
12th Mar 2024
How much do you know about Anne Frank? World War 2 education is not complete without some understanding of Anne Frank’s experience, and that of her family. Knowing certain Anne Frank facts provokes serious thought about how something like the Holocaust could happen, because studying Anne Frank and facts about her life offers a window into the disrupted life of a normal family, in a modern city, in a time more recent than it may seem.
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Forgotten Friday – International Women’s Day – Women at War
7th Mar 2024
It’s Friday, which means it’s #ForgottenFriday! Today we are celebrating the courageous women who did their part in WWII.
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