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World Wars & Depression (1914–1945)
WWI, the New Deal, WWII homefront & battlefield, and global power.
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100-year-old World War II veteran surprised with birthday celebration at Putnam County McDonald's
3+ hour, 37+ min ago (90+ words) Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 AM A Putnam County World War II veteran received a special surprise to celebrate a milestone birthday. George Mezzone, who recently turned 100 years old, was honored Sunday during a celebration at his hometown McDonald's. Mezzone was joined by family…...
Willmar World War 2 vet's family finally gets medals
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (170+ words) (Willmar, MN) -- A Minnesota family is finally receiving medals earned by a World War Two veteran more than 80 years ago. Dwight Stevens earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and other honors while serving with the Army in Europe. His…...
Memorial held for WW2 pilots who died to save Oxfordshire town
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (202+ words) A memorial has been held for two WW2 pilots who died in a plane crash after steering their Halifax bomber to a safe place to save it from hitting Wallingford. Flying officer John Wilding and Flight Sergeant John Andrew died on…...
Vickers Valiant: Britain's First V-Bomber
1+ week, 4+ day ago (474+ words) by Fortuna Leroy | 7 luglio 2026 | Storia e leggende, Aviazione militare | 0 comments The Valiant is the least glamorous of Britain’s three V-bombers. It is also the one that did the most, first. It worked exactly as intended. The Valiant flew in 1951 and…...
Civil War Patton | | wvnews.com
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (47+ words) Portrait of Colonel George S. Patton, Charleston lawyer, who commanded an Infantry Brigade at Droop Mountain Battle. Grandfather of World War II General. WV News Col. George S. Patton, Confederate States of America. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The following events happened on these dates…...
'Jumpin' Joe' Beyrle: The American Paratrooper Who Fought for Two Armies | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (444+ words) Joseph R. Beyrle's experience captures the initiative demanded of airborne soldiers, the brutality endured by prisoners of war, and the unlikely battlefield cooperation between American and Soviet soldiers during the final months of the war. Most Americans who know the story…...
USS Yorktown survivor marks 102 years, recalls Battle of Midway
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (367+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Auburndale World War II veteran Robert Taylor marked his 102nd birthday this month, celebrating life after surviving the torpedoing of the USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway in 1942. Taylor, known to friends as “Honey Pop,” is among…...
Ocala celebrates a World War II Veteran turning 101
13+ hour, 53+ min ago (617+ words) In Ocala, a World War II veteran gives centenarian a new meaning. He recently turned 101 and has a memory that can challenge younger folks. Michael Baker is not just part of a very small 0.2% of World War II veterans still…...
86 Years Ago, Winston Churchill’s Line on Victory in War Is Still the One of the Greatest Military Quotes in Armed Forces History
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (439+ words) Within a fortnight the promise was tested inside Churchill's own cabinet. Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax wanted to explore whether Mussolini might mediate terms with Hitler. Churchill refused, arguing Britain would be negotiating from weakness. France surrendered in June. Britain did…...
Photos: Honouring 21 airmen killed south of Estevan in plane crash of 1946
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (254+ words) ESTEVAN, Sask. — People in the Estevan area gathered Sept. 13 to mark the upcoming 80th anniversary of a plane that occurred south of the city. A presentation and speeches were held at the Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, followed by…...