The fierce clash proved to be
a fitting coda for the resolute 8th Vermont.
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New Graphic Novel Highlights Soldier Who Killed Six Nazis By Himself
A new graphic novel from the Association of the United States Army brings to life the story of a soldier who stood alone in the line of fire to protect other members of his unit.
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This Polish Monoplane Wasn’t as Bad as You Might Think
What the PZL P.11 lacked in speed and armament it almost made up for with maneuverability.
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Death by Dentures? John McCain Sr.’s WWII Battles With Teeth, Toilets
“There were few wiser or more competent officers in the Navy than Slew McCain, but whenever his name came up, somebody had a ridiculous story to tell about him — and many of the stories were true.”
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How a Boer Hunter Tracked an Elusive German Cruiser
At the outset of World War I Royal Navy ships off East Africa spent months tracking the German light cruiser, but it took a big-game hunter to finally bring down the elusive warship.
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How a Young Jewish Immigrant Widow Launched a Ranching Dynasty in New Mexico Territory
After her husband’s untimely death, Yetta Kohn joined forces with her sons and daughter to run the family store, bank and ranch.
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Vilified in Their Own Country, These Japanese-Americans Demonstrated True Patriotism
Author Bruce Henderson spoke to WWII magazine on his latest, “Bridge to the Sun.”
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See the Real Rosie the Riveters at Work
Compelling images from aircraft factories in World War II underscore the impact women had assembling the arsenal of democracy.
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Trailblazing Japanese-American Army General Dies at 93
Retired Brig. Gen. Theodore Shigeru Kanamine, was the first active-duty Japanese-American general in the U.S. Army.
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A Man, A Medal and What It Takes to Lead
“At that time I thought something happened and I might not get the medal,” Paris Davis said. “And I just completely forgot about it, I really did.”