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John Norris

When Hitler directed his armies to attack the Soviet Union, thereby launching “Operation Barbarossa” on June 22, 1941, it was the largest such offensive in history. Involving 3.8 million men with over 6,500 tanks and other AFVs across a front of some 1,800 miles and supported by thousands of aircraft and pieces of artillery, it was t...


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The “Funnies” of the 79th Armored Division were slow-moving tanks designed to provide close support to the infantry. Imperial War Museum

General Percy Hobart was perhaps the most unconventional British tank officer of World War II. Before the war, Heinz Guderian commissioned German translations of Hobart’s articles at his own expense, presentin...


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The most visible part of Launceston Castle left intact is the keep perched on the summit of the mound. It’s worth wondering: how many U.S. troops climbed to the top to take in the view? John Norris

Ever since I was young boy I have been absorbed by books, especially on the subject of military history. This continued into adulthood and today I s...


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DENVER, Pa. – An impressive single-owner collection of edged weapons, armor and militaria will be the focus of Morphy’s Fine Knives: A Quality Lifetime Collection auction planned for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The auction is packed with 956 lots, all from one collector.

“I became interested in knives at about age seven, when my father gave me a Case ...


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The Douglas TBD-1 Devastator rests on the ocean floor near Jaluit Atoll. Texas A&M researchers are working to recover and preserve this rare World War II aircraft for future generations. Credit: Air and Sea Heritage Foundation

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION — A team from Texas A&M University is helping in an effort to recover and preserve a World War II...


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