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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.twz.com
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| | | | | Parasite fighters operating from airships sounds like science fiction, but it was reality for the U.S. Navy in the 1930s. | |
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hushkit.net
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| | | | | -original article removed at author's request- Next year will be the centenary of the formation of the RAF, leading to all kinds of celebrations of the service's history, no doubt. The Battle of Britain, the dam busters raid, Black Buck...what you probably won't hear is anyone arguing for the RAF to be disbanded. Which is... | |
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lflank.wordpress.com
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| | | The Allied firebomb raidon the German city of Dresden in 1945 was one of the most devastating events of the Second World War. Bombed-out ruins of Dresden photo from WikiCommons By the beginning of 1945, it seemed as if the war in Europe... | ||
