Tag: WWII

  • Preparing For Victory Day

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    Never before in history have active-duty American troops been invited to march in the Victory Day parade, according to the United States military. The occasion is the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, a date that carries an almost sacred meaning in Russia. Ukrainian and Russian sailors wearing in…

  • WWII Battle Of Iwo Jima Pictures

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    The story that is before the picture set talks about the controversy surrounding the historic “Flag Raising” picture (shown on left) which was taken atop Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima, on Feb. 23, 1945.  The photographer, Joe Rosenthal, won a Pulitzer Prize for the picture. Make sure you check out the full picture set – HERE…

  • Cost of outfitting a soldier

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    The costs on this chart obviously aren’t adjusted for inflation.  Interesting though nevertheless.