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‘Frog Fathers’ — the birth of the Navy SEALs and how the Battle of Okinawa shaped them
A group of special operations vets retrace the Battle of Okinawa, following in the footsteps of the forefathers of today’s ...
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Was the T-34 Really the Best Tank of WW2?
It’s been called the best tank of the Second World War—but does the T-34 truly deserve the title? From rushed design to ...
Las Vegas WWII veteran reflects on cost of global conflict
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - As tensions rise in the Middle East, one local World War II veteran reflected on the cost of global ...
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White House Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Battle of Okinawa, Honors Allied Forces' Sacrifice in WWII
The White House honors the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, a pivotal WWII conflict with over 12,000 American lives ...
In remembering Japan's final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace
More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle.
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Burden of history: Okinawa solemnly marks 80 years since the end of one of the harshest battles of WWII
Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island.
US, Japan mark 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa was the bloodiest fight in the Pacific theater in World War II, with tens of thousands killed across ...
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Okinawans reflect on tragedy of war 80 years after bloody WWII battle
Thousands filled Peace Memorial Park on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa.
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Japan's Pearl Harbor strategy revealed in rare World War II maps
On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor. Maps, both historic and newly created by National Geographic, yield new insights into the full scope of Japan's battle plans for the day ...