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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... | |
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www.strangehistory.net
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| | | | | The answer to the question of when the Third Reich doomed itself to extinction depends naturally on whom you ask. Some will tell you Germanys failure to secure the Mediterranean in 1942 was crucial. Others will point tothe invasion of the Soviet Union [] | |
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drrossmahoney.wordpress.com
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| | | | | I wrote here about some books to look forward to this year but it was inconclusive. I have recently become aware of another couple of books you should add to your air power and military aviation library this year. Victoria Taylor,Eagle Days: Life and Death for the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain (London: Apollo,... | |
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paleo-future.blogspot.com
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| | | We read the predictions of futurist Mr. Bois in a September 26, 1909 New York Times article about the flying bicycles of the future. Just t... | ||
