Twelve Odd WWII Facts

You might enjoy this from Col D. G. Swinford, USMC, Retired and a history buff. You would really have to dig deep to get this kind of ringside seat to history: 1. The first German serviceman killed in WW II was killed by the...

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One of last Native American code talkers dies

by Redneck Angel Warrior

By KRISTI EATON Associated Press April 9, 2014 Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/04/09/3140691/one-of-last-native-american-code.html?sp=%2F99%2F296%2F358%2F#storylink=cpy OKLAHOMA CITY — Edmond Harjo, one o...

Topics: Native American Code talkers, Oklahoma City, last surviving member, WWI, WWII

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Return to Makin Island True Story of the Recovery of 19...

by Safari Woman

A true story about 19 marines killed on Makin Island defending against the Japanese in WWII. We had to retreat and the islanders buried them for us. In 1999, we returned to recover their bodies after finding a man who was 19 ...

Topics: WWII, Makin Island, Buried Heroes, military, USA, Marines, Arlington Cemetary

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Inside the Paris apartment untouched for 70 years: Trea...

by Rocky

FASCINATING!!!!!!!!...

Topics: Paris, WWII, apartment, untouched

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Topic: WWII