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Anzac Day: Michael Atherton on history of pianos during World War II
25 Apr 2024 02:01 GMT
… pianos to the front during World War II.
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His book A … of a piano outside a Second World War bunker, and obviously used by …
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Digger recalls WWII Balikpapan mission nearly 80 years on
25 Apr 2024 09:08 GMT
… join the fight in the Second World War.
Eric Flood was fresh out … he joined the fight in WWII. (Nine)And after training, Eric …
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Arisaka Type 38 and Type 99: Imperial Japanese Army Rifles of World War II
24 Apr 2024 22:58 GMT
During the Second World War, the U.S. became the … Arisaka rifles in use during WWII, the Type 38 and the … by the time of the Second World War.
“The additional 20 inches gained … gun on this list when WWII took place. Additional dimensions included …
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Nearly one million Australians served in World War II. Now fewer than 3000 are alive
24 Apr 2024 19:05 GMT
… a young man in the Second World War. “I commanded the smallest ship … , the last living admiral from WWII.Credit: Steven Siewert
“The word …
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Borrell: Gaza cities more destroyed than German cities in World War II
24 Apr 2024 12:52 GMT
… cities in Germany suffered during World War II, the EU’s high representative … the German cities during the Second World War – just imagine the comparison,” he …
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Spitfire: The Best Fighter Plane of WWII?
24 Apr 2024 22:59 GMT
… 17 “Flying Fortress,” no other World War II aircraft is as famous as … in the early stages of World War II may be due to … of many nations during the Second World War, with many Polish, French, … States Army Air Force during World War II, but Yanks had been …
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The women who camped on Stockton beach to protect the harbour from the bombs of WWII
24 Apr 2024 19:18 GMT
Val's interview was originally intended for the project's 'Fortress Newcastle' documentary, which delves into the history of the protection of Newcastle's industries during the Second World War. Newcastle was an industrial hub of the …
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World War II veteran George Hope remembered as humble, caring and respected man
23 Apr 2024 02:04 GMT
“I actually knew George when I was a young boy, maybe around ten years old…everybody here in this town knew George and knew his family,” Rathwell said.
Hope fought in the second world war, as a grounds crew member in the Air Force at 17 years old.
At 18 …
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Ship which defied Nazi U-boats to transport vital resources during World War II to be scrapped and replaced with slavery reflection room in Liverpool
21 Apr 2024 21:40 GMT
De Wadden was built in 1917 and ferried coal and food across the Irish Sea
By Cameron Charters
Published: 17:03 EDT, 21 April 2024 | Updated: 17:35 EDT, 21 April 2024
A ship which defied the terror of the Nazi U-Boats to transport vital resources around …
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Fire that destroyed WWII hangar at former Edmonton airport being investigated as suspicious
24 Apr 2024 03:57 GMT
… Edmonton aircraft hangar built during World War II is being investigated as suspicious … military supply chain in the Second World War,” Sohi wrote on X.
“With … military supply chain in the Second World War.
With the loss of Hanger …