On Nov. 7, 1944, that convergence produced the only acknowledged direct combat between American and Soviet forces in World ...

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In 1941, as Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, desperation pushed the Red Army to shatter gender barriers. Enter the ...

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Employing a variety of air assets from 13 nations and seemingly striking targets with precision and impunity, NATO enjoyed overwhelming air superiority ...

Edmund Clynes Williamson, senior television producer-director. Born: 9 August 1933 in Sheffield. Died: 14 November 2025, aged 92 ...

A German mother sheltered three lost American soldiers during the Battle of the Bulge—and did the same for German soldiers hours later.

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World War 2 had its fair share of technologically advanced weapons. Take a look at some of the most forward-thinking to see ...

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The last serious war of our army was the Yom Kippur war. After the initial disgraceful setbacks, it did indeed attain an impressive victory. But that was only six years into the occupation. Now, 33 ...