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World War II airman Alan Magee survived a 22,000-foot fall without a parachute

The glass roof absorbed much of the impact, and Magee was found alive, but badly injured. In total, he suffered 28 shrapnel ...

Fur and Fury: America's Heroic Hounds of World War II

"Even though we have different technology, we're still relying on dogs for sight, for hearing and for smell abilities," ...

How one heroic crew helped win World War II’s largest naval battle

Outnumbered and outgunned, the crew of the U.S.S. Johnston fought overwhelming odds before their ship sank more than 21,000 ...
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80 years later: why World War II still shapes the American story

The world commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end; the Museum of American Armor honors the freedom, sacrifice and ...
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World War II veteran turns 100 and gets visit from Pro Football Hall of Famer

World War II veteran Charlie Rinehart turned 100 years old Aug. 22. He got a surprise visit from a Pro Football Hall of Fame ...

China’s military prepares to unveil its latest weapons in parade celebrating end of World War II

They roll down Beijing streets, covered from prying eyes by huge tarpaulins, but the silhouettes of missiles, tanks and ...
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In Our History: World War II Navy cruiser dropped anchor in Rock Springs

From America’s entry into World War II in December of 1941 to the end of the conflict early in September, 1945, the United ...

World War II bomb found in Lahad Datu

An unexploded bomb from World War II was discovered by a man on the banks of Sungai Segama here on Sunday (Aug 24) morning.