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The secret Nazi Ostwall in Poland

In Poland you can visit an underground network of secret Nazi tunnels called the Międzyrzecki Fortified Region, part the “Ostwall” defence.

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Worse than Dunkirk: The Battle of Kalamata

On April 28, 1941, the Battle of Kalamata British, Australian and New Zealand Allied troops attempted a last stand and evacuation with results said to be “worse than Dunkirk.”

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VIDEO: Why do fighter pilots burn pianos?

The history of the fighter pilot includes unique traditions like burning pianos, and in this story we find out why.

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A high school senior’s take on 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Teen Luke Basso attended some incredible events at the recent 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.

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W-Hour in Warsaw

Godzina W, which translates to “The W-Hour,” is a term deeply etched in the annals of Polish history. World War II had left Warsaw, Poland devastated.

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My trip along the Maginot Line

The Maginot Line is a string of defenses and forts along the French border.

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Share your D-Day 80th anniversary photos

Share your photos with Stars and Stripes at the 80th anniversary of D-Day celebrations in Normandy.

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Video: D-Day with Stars and Stripes

This video highlights the role Stars and Stripes reporters played while embedded in troop detachments during the D-Day assault.

Photo Of Three soldiers gathered together in right panel with the left panel reading “That can’t be no combat man. He’s lookin’ fer a fight.”

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The legendary Willie and Joe

In 1943, the first publication of Sgt. William “Bill” Mauldin’s cartoon “Up Front” was published.

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Invasion stripes at Normandy

Secretive painting of Allied Forces aircraft helped distinguish friend from foe during the Normandy invasion.

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The daring dogs of D-Day

The Parachuting Dogs of World War II served in combat on D-Day sniffing out the enemy and finding mines.

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Veteran Voices: Jim Parks on D-Day 

Jim Parks stormed Juno beach with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles at 19-years-old. Read about his interview on Filmperia.

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Veteran Voices: Bob Beisner in Vietnam

Bob Beisner served as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam. Read about his interview on Filmperia.

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WWII Diary, “A Soldier’s Song”

Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with your next WWII read, “A Soldier’s Song” by Jason Grom

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