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  1. Jim
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    General Joseph Vuillemin

    General Joseph Vuillemin (born in Bordeaux 14 March 1883 – died in Lyon 23 July 1963) was a French military aviator who took part in both world...
    Thread by: Jim, Jan 12, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: General Chatter
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    Bullets Whistled Past My Parachute

    This story was first told back in September 1939 to Eye-Witness, this copy is taken from “The War Illustrated” .. This thrilling account of a...
    Thread by: Jim, Jan 8, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: A Soldier's Story
  3. tongyun
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    Battle of the Bulge

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a book on the Battle of the Bulge? I have been looking for one for years and can't seem to find...
    Thread by: tongyun, Jun 24, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: WWII Books & Publications
  4. Jim
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    More on The Enigma

    A major factor in the success of the Allies from the second half of 1941 onwards was the cracking of the Enigma machine. Enigma was the name of a...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 23, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: The Secret War: Resistance and Espionage During WW
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    WWII Merchant Seamen

    Over 30,000 seamen from the British merchant navy were lost between 1939 and 1945 and thousands more from the American and other Allied merchant...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 23, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Merchant Navy During WWII
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    BM-13-16 Rocket Launcher

    Russian Crews loading M-13 Rockets on rails of BM-13-16 rocket launchers based on Studebaker US6 trucks. Taken at the Central Front in the Summer...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 22, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Russian Motorised Weapons
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    History Of The Attempt On Hitler's Life

    We know of many a theme that was kept "Top Secret" during WWII and we can understand as to why, but as the years have past Classified material has...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 20, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: War44 General Forums
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    Medicine of WWII

    As in most wars, disease and accidents were more common in World War II than battle wounds. Two-thirds of hospital admissions—on both...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 19, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: War44 General Forums
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    Two Vital Prototypes

    [IMG] The two vital prototypes from which came the fighters that won the Battle of Britain. Above, the K 5054, the prototype Spitfire which was...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 19, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Allied Aviation Of WWII
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    Day Leave in Rome

    The tailboard of the Bedford three-ton truck slammed down with a resounding crash, someone yelled, 'Everybody out!', and we all clambered out...
    Thread by: Jim, Jun 4, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Ron Goldstein
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    Who was responsible

    On June 28 1914,Archduke Franz Ferdinand,heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated by a Bosnian Serb citizen.History tells that this is...
    Thread by: krrish, Apr 29, 2008, 31 replies, in forum: World War One Forum
  12. Ricardo War44
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    Dieppe

    I haven't really researched the battle of Dieppe, but I think it's probably one of the most important contributions of Canada during WW II. The...
    Thread by: Ricardo War44, Apr 8, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: History of Canada during World War II
  13. Dave War44
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    Pearl Cornioley

    [IMG] This amazing woman came from a fighting family. A relative of hers in a 14th century battle had both legs severed at the shins, so he...
    Thread by: Dave War44, Apr 1, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Women at War
  14. Indiescribe
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    WW II Mystery Unravels - Australian Warship Found After 66 Years

    News Source : World War II Mystery Solved: Australian Warship Found After 66-Year Search - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News The 1941...
    Thread by: Indiescribe, Mar 17, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: War44 General Forums
  15. Spitfire XIV-E
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    Battle of Stalingrad : Video Chronicle

    QikJdmdYkO8 A fascinating mini documentary from YouTube.
    Thread by: Spitfire XIV-E, Mar 3, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: War on the Eastern Front
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    Battle of Monte Cassino Interesting Fact.

    My son is doing a report on WW2 and the countries involved. I found this fact that I thought was interesting and was wondering if anyone on here...
    Thread by: brandon05, Feb 28, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: History of Poland during World War II
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    Elefant

    Both the 12-ton Sd.Kfz. 8 half-track (at right) and the 8.8cm Flak 36 it is towing are camouflaged with a dark yellow pattern over dark grey. They...
    Thread by: Jim, Feb 8, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: German Motorised Weapons
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    Bayeux: The First Liberated Town in France

    The north spires of Bayeux Cathedral, inspired by Chartres, and the central tower completed in two stages in 1486 and 1858, rise over the city....
    Thread by: Jim, Feb 7, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: History of France during World War II
  19. Ricardo War44
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    Bismarck

    I think I first heard of the Bismarck from the Johnny Horton song "Sink The Bismarck." I didn't realize that there was a controversy over her...
    Thread by: Ricardo War44, Feb 4, 2008, 87 replies, in forum: Germany at Sea!
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    Growing up in London, 1939-1945

    On Friday September first 1939, I and many hundreds of children were assembled at Napier Rd School in East Ham and marched along the High Street...
    Thread by: Jim, Feb 3, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: A Soldier's Story
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