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When most people imagine the Normandy invasion, they picture paratroopers dropping into the night sky, infantry struggling ashore under machine-gun fire and tank crews pushing inland through hedgerows. These images are powerful and true but incomplete. Behind the monumental assault of June 6, 1944 stood an equally remarkable force: women. They were not storming beaches...

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When Honour is Hidden: The removal of Black American soldier Memorials at Margraten

I’m actually angry about this. At the heart of honouring freedom, sacrifice and memory, something has gone terribly wrong.

In the peaceful village of Margraten, in the south of the Netherlands, lies the only U.S. military cemetery in the country, a powerful symbo...

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More than eight decades after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the remains of a U.S. Navy sailor have been identified, bringing long-awaited closure to a story of service and sacrifice. Fireman First Class Edward Daniel Bowden, a native of New Bern, North Carolina, began his service in the U.S. Navy from his home state of North Carolina, where he was assign...

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Farewell to an Era. The passing of Lt. Col. George E. Hardy on 25 September 2025 marks the end of a living chapter in American history. Hardy, born June 8, 1925 and passing at the age of 100 on September 25, was the last surviving Tuskegee Airman to fly combat missions overseas during World War II. His death closes the book on a generation of aviators who not only fought enem...

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This month, September 2025, Chartwell, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill, unveils an exciting new exhibition that delves into the iconic leader’s carefully crafted public persona. Churchill: Image and Power explores how Winston Churchill curated his image, solidifying his place as one of the most recognisable figures of the 20th century.

A Closer Look at Chu...

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