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| | Happy Veterans Day, formerly called Armistice Day since it marked the end of World War One on "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. Here are six books on that often-neglected conflict. (I will omit Barbara Tuchman's Guns of August because of how well-known it already is.) THE HAT...
| | militaryhistorynow.com
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| | "The wider war was not yet over. Nevertheless, VE Day came as a beacon of hope and light for a nation wearied by war." By Ronan Thomas IT WAS 7:40 p.m. on May 7, 1945...
| | www.historyisnowmagazine.com
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the 1942 British raid on the French coast known as Operation Biting, which targeted a German radar station at Bruneval. Led by Major John Frost and Major John Durnford-Slater, the mission was part of the Combined Operations, and it provided crucial intelligence for the Allies. The raid also prompted the Germans to issue the Commando Order, which called for the extermination of all British commandos. The operation is noted for its meticulous planning, the bravery of the participants, and its impact on the development of British airborne forces. The article highlights the legacy of the commanders, including Frost's role in the Battle of Arnhem and Durnford-Slater's memoirs. The German Commando Order is detailed, emphasizing t...
| | jeremymaluf.com
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| [AI summary] A minimalist travel lifestyle guide detailing the author's experience with carrying only essential items in a backpack, focusing on simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and practical travel tips.