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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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| | | | | Volunteer Soviet pilots flying against Japanese invaders of China supported the Republic of China war effort from 1937 until the signing of the Soviet Union-Japan Non-Aggression Pact of April 1941. Wikipedia has an article about them at Soviet Volunteer Group On 23 February 1938, the Soviet Volunteer Group conducted its first operation outside Chinese borders,... | |
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nationalinterest.org
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| | | | | Germany decided to build Pocket Battleships - or what some call giant cruisers - for some obvious reasons. They did not fare very well in naval combat. | |
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damagemag.com
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| | | More and more satellites are being sent into space all the time, providing crucial communications infrastructure that is imperiled by competition between the corporate entities involved. | ||
