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BBC's 2014 mini-series 'Our World War' features one of the few cinematic depictions of the 1914 Battle of Mons, Britain's first major engagement of the Great War. If you can find a copy of the series, it's worth a watch.

BBC's 2014 mini-series 'Our World War' features one of the few cinematic depictions of the 1914 Battle of Mons, Britain's first major engagement of the Great War. If you can find a copy of the series, it's worth a watch.

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You gotta hand it to the makers of the 2019 film 'Midway'. They managed to make an AI slop war movie years before advent of AI slop.

You gotta hand it to the makers of the 2019 film 'Midway'. They managed to make an AI slop war movie years before advent of AI slop.

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Today in 1914, after weeks of retreating in the face of the advancing German army, French and British troops launch a counter-attack east of Paris. The Battle of the Marne, which lasts for seven days, saves France and ends Berlin's hopes for a quick victory on the Western Front.

Today in 1914, after weeks of retreating in the face of the advancing German army, French and British troops launch a counter-attack east of Paris. The Battle of the Marne, which lasts for seven days, saves France and ends Berlin's hopes for a quick victory on the Western Front.

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RIGHT NOW in 1939, the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein trains its guns on the Polish Westerplatte ammunition depot in Danzig harbour and opens fire. The blasts are the signal for German ground troops waiting nearby to begin an assault. These are the first shots of #WW2

RIGHT NOW in 1939, the German battleship Schleswig-Holstein trains its guns on the Polish Westerplatte ammunition depot in Danzig harbour and opens fire. The blasts are the signal for German ground troops waiting nearby to begin an assault. These are the first shots of #WW2

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Today in 1914, British and French forces continue their day-old counterattack along the Marne River, thereby saving Paris and thwarting Germany's hopes for a quick victory on the Western Front. During the battle, Parisian taxi cabs famously move French troops to the frontlines.

Today in 1914, British and French forces continue their day-old counterattack along the Marne River, thereby saving Paris and thwarting Germany's hopes for a quick victory on the Western Front. During the battle, Parisian taxi cabs famously move French troops to the frontlines.

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On this day in 2026, the editor of MHN blew off work and watched 'Last of the Mohicans.'

On this day in 2026, the editor of MHN blew off work and watched 'Last of the Mohicans.'

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On this day in 1942, U.S. warships ambush a Japanese task force at Midway. Japan loses four carriers and nearly 250 warplanes in the ensuing battle. It's a turning point in the Pacific War.

On this day in 1942, U.S. warships ambush a Japanese task force at Midway. Japan loses four carriers and nearly 250 warplanes in the ensuing battle. It's a turning point in the Pacific War.

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Today in 1987, an 18-year-old from West Germany named Mathias Rust penetrates Soviet air defences and lands a Cessna 172 in Moscow's Red Square. The stunt, an epic humiliation for the Soviet military, earns the teen worldwide fame, as well as a 14-month stay in a Russian prison.

Today in 1987, an 18-year-old from West Germany named Mathias Rust penetrates Soviet air defences and lands a Cessna 172 in Moscow's Red Square. The stunt, an epic humiliation for the Soviet military, earns the teen worldwide fame, as well as a 14-month stay in a Russian prison.

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On this day in 1975, Saigon falls to communist forces. It's the end of the 'Ten-Thousand-Day War' in Vietnam. #OTD #History

On this day in 1975, Saigon falls to communist forces. It's the end of the 'Ten-Thousand-Day War' in Vietnam. #OTD #History

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On this day in 1944, street fighting erupts in Paris as the French Resistance rises up against German troops occupying the city. The violence continues until Aug. 25 when Allied armies arrive to liberate Paris.

On this day in 1944, street fighting erupts in Paris as the French Resistance rises up against German troops occupying the city. The violence continues until Aug. 25 when Allied armies arrive to liberate Paris.

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On this day in 1970, the WW2 action comedy 'Kelly's Heroes' premieres. Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland and Don Rickles, the movie follows a platoon of misfit GIs who set out to rob a bank full of Nazi gold. Any fans? More importantly, any haters?

On this day in 1970, the WW2 action comedy 'Kelly's Heroes' premieres. Starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland and Don Rickles, the movie follows a platoon of misfit GIs who set out to rob a bank full of Nazi gold. Any fans? More importantly, any haters?

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Footage captured on this day in 1944 shows U.S. Marines clearing a Japanese-occupied cave during the fighting on Guam.

Footage captured on this day in 1944 shows U.S. Marines clearing a Japanese-occupied cave during the fighting on Guam.

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Today in 1982, British paras and commandos mount a successful attack on a fortified Argentine airfield at Goose Green in the Falklands. Casualties are heavy. Among the fallen is the commander of the assault, Lt-Col Herbert Jones. He will receive the Victoria Cross posthumously.

Today in 1982, British paras and commandos mount a successful attack on a fortified Argentine airfield at Goose Green in the Falklands. Casualties are heavy. Among the fallen is the commander of the assault, Lt-Col Herbert Jones. He will receive the Victoria Cross posthumously.

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On this day in 1945, Hitler's collapsing Third Reich launches a final salvo of V-2 rockets at Great Britain. One slams into London's East End killing 134; another explodes in a suburb of the city and claims one life.

On this day in 1945, Hitler's collapsing Third Reich launches a final salvo of V-2 rockets at Great Britain. One slams into London's East End killing 134; another explodes in a suburb of the city and claims one life.

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This week in 2001, the movie 'Pearl Harbor' was released. To mark the occasion, we decided to share footage of the 1970 epic 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' instead.

This week in 2001, the movie 'Pearl Harbor' was released. To mark the occasion, we decided to share footage of the 1970 epic 'Tora! Tora! Tora!' instead.

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Today in 1989, Romania erupts in rebellion after a Bucharest crowd openly jeers the despot Nicolae Ceaușescu during a nationally televised speech. The uprising, which began days earlier in the city of Timișoara, quickly topples the regime and sees the dictator executed on Dec 25

Today in 1989, Romania erupts in rebellion after a Bucharest crowd openly jeers the despot Nicolae Ceaușescu during a nationally televised speech. The uprising, which began days earlier in the city of Timișoara, quickly topples the regime and sees the dictator executed on Dec 25

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"Where you from, son?" "Madison City, Missouri, sir!" "Never heard of it." 'The Dirty Dozen, starring Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas and Donald Sutherland in his first major movie role, was released on this day in 1967.

"Where you from, son?" "Madison City, Missouri, sir!" "Never heard of it." 'The Dirty Dozen, starring Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Telly Savalas and Donald Sutherland in his first major movie role, was released on this day in 1967.

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In 1914, Britain devised a novel plan to take on Germany's U-boat fleet: Q-ships. These were armed vessels disguised as ordinary freighters and crewed by Royal Navy sailors dressed in civilian clothes. When a German sub surfaced to engage the target and demand the crew abandon ship, the Q-ships would reveal batteries of hidden guns and open fire at point-blank range. To further the ruse, members of the Q-ship's crew, known as the "panic party," would clumsily lower lifeboats and row away in a mock display of terror before the trap was sprung. For a time, the Q-ship program was effective. More than 350 were deployed over the course of the conflict, ultimately sinking 14 German subs. But the success didn't last. By posing as civilian merchants to ambush submarines, Q-ships provoked Germany into abandoning international maritime laws and sinking all merchant vessels without warning.

In 1914, Britain devised a novel plan to take on Germany's U-boat fleet: Q-ships. These were armed vessels disguised as ordinary freighters and crewed by Royal Navy sailors dressed in civilian clothes. When a German sub surfaced to engage the target and demand the crew abandon ship, the Q-ships would reveal batteries of hidden guns and open fire at point-blank range. To further the ruse, members of the Q-ship's crew, known as the "panic party," would clumsily lower lifeboats and row away in a mock display of terror before the trap was sprung. For a time, the Q-ship program was effective. More than 350 were deployed over the course of the conflict, ultimately sinking 14 German subs. But the success didn't last. By posing as civilian merchants to ambush submarines, Q-ships provoked Germany into abandoning international maritime laws and sinking all merchant vessels without warning.

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Today in 1943, the Red Army launches a counteroffensive against German forces near Kursk at Prokhorovka. With more than 600 Soviet tanks and self-propelled guns in action against nearly 300 Panzers, the battle will be remembered as one of the largest armoured clashes in history.

Today in 1943, the Red Army launches a counteroffensive against German forces near Kursk at Prokhorovka. With more than 600 Soviet tanks and self-propelled guns in action against nearly 300 Panzers, the battle will be remembered as one of the largest armoured clashes in history.

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On this day in 1942, Stalin issues his infamous Order No. 227. The "Not a Step Back" directive makes retreat in the face of the Nazis a punishable offence. "It takes a brave man to be a coward in the Red Army," Stalin supposedly says.

On this day in 1942, Stalin issues his infamous Order No. 227. The "Not a Step Back" directive makes retreat in the face of the Nazis a punishable offence. "It takes a brave man to be a coward in the Red Army," Stalin supposedly says.

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Today in 2001, 'Band of Brothers' premieres on HBO. Produced by Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks and based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book, the 10-part series follows the men of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from airborne training thru to VE Day. As good as TV gets.

Today in 2001, 'Band of Brothers' premieres on HBO. Produced by Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks and based on Stephen E. Ambrose's book, the 10-part series follows the men of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from airborne training thru to VE Day. As good as TV gets.

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I can't think of another film that depicts No Man's Land of WW1 quite like '1917.' None of the random debris, discarded wagon wheels or Fokker wreckage you see in classic Hollywood war movies. Just a barren, empty, lifeless void. Otherworldly. Genuinely chilling.

I can't think of another film that depicts No Man's Land of WW1 quite like '1917.' None of the random debris, discarded wagon wheels or Fokker wreckage you see in classic Hollywood war movies. Just a barren, empty, lifeless void. Otherworldly. Genuinely chilling.

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Believe it or not, but you're looking at a clip from a 1967 U.S. Navy training film entitled 'How To Succeed With Brunettes.' The 16-minute movie offers dating tips for young officers (and gentlemen) and served as a sort of survival guide for inexperienced ensigns.

Believe it or not, but you're looking at a clip from a 1967 U.S. Navy training film entitled 'How To Succeed With Brunettes.' The 16-minute movie offers dating tips for young officers (and gentlemen) and served as a sort of survival guide for inexperienced ensigns.

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'The Devil's Brigade' (1968) is far from a great WWII movie, but it does have some memorable moments 😅

'The Devil's Brigade' (1968) is far from a great WWII movie, but it does have some memorable moments 😅

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A lesson in standing up to bullies from the 1969 film 'Battle of Britain'

A lesson in standing up to bullies from the 1969 film 'Battle of Britain'

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A clip from the hundred-year-old silent movie 'Mons' by Walter Summers shows British riflemen during the famous 1914 battle being overrun by a wave of German infantry. Interestingly, many of the extras in the 1926 film were actually veterans of the First World War.

A clip from the hundred-year-old silent movie 'Mons' by Walter Summers shows British riflemen during the famous 1914 battle being overrun by a wave of German infantry. Interestingly, many of the extras in the 1926 film were actually veterans of the First World War.

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Today in 1943, the Allied invasion of Italy continues with landings at Salerno. The operation follows the British landings in Calabria six days earlier. The Allies are now advancing into Italy from multiple points, but bloody days lie ahead as German forces put up a fight.

Today in 1943, the Allied invasion of Italy continues with landings at Salerno. The operation follows the British landings in Calabria six days earlier. The Allies are now advancing into Italy from multiple points, but bloody days lie ahead as German forces put up a fight.

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The Siege of Yorktown scene from 'Revolution'. The 1985 Al Pacino epic cost $28 million to produce but only made $300,000 in the U.S. The critical and commercial failure of the film prompted the legendary actor to take a four-year hiatus from making movies.

The Siege of Yorktown scene from 'Revolution'. The 1985 Al Pacino epic cost $28 million to produce but only made $300,000 in the U.S. The critical and commercial failure of the film prompted the legendary actor to take a four-year hiatus from making movies.

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Two F-14 Tomcats from the USS Nimitz mix it up with a couple of Mitsubishi Zeroes in the beloved sci-fi movie 'The Final Countdown.' The film imagines the nuclear powered aircraft carrier being thrown back in time to the eve of Pearl Harbor. It was released on this day in 1980.

Two F-14 Tomcats from the USS Nimitz mix it up with a couple of Mitsubishi Zeroes in the beloved sci-fi movie 'The Final Countdown.' The film imagines the nuclear powered aircraft carrier being thrown back in time to the eve of Pearl Harbor. It was released on this day in 1980.

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Required watching: 'The Blue Max' (1966)

Required watching: 'The Blue Max' (1966)

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Today in 1945, the U.S. drops a second atom bomb on Japan. The 21-kiloton weapon, codenamed 'Fat Man,' explodes over the city of Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. local time. An estimated 40,000 die in the blast. Tens of thousands more will later perish from the effects of radiation.

Today in 1945, the U.S. drops a second atom bomb on Japan. The 21-kiloton weapon, codenamed 'Fat Man,' explodes over the city of Nagasaki at 11:02 a.m. local time. An estimated 40,000 die in the blast. Tens of thousands more will later perish from the effects of radiation.

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RIGHT NOW in 1815, the first shots of the Battle of Waterloo are being fired. The fighting continues for nine hours and generates 65,000 casualties. When it's over, Napoleon Bonaparte's 'hundred day' comeback is finished. Footage from 'Waterloo' (1970)

RIGHT NOW in 1815, the first shots of the Battle of Waterloo are being fired. The fighting continues for nine hours and generates 65,000 casualties. When it's over, Napoleon Bonaparte's 'hundred day' comeback is finished. Footage from 'Waterloo' (1970)

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British veterans of the First World War remember what it was like to 'go over the top' (Clipped from the 2018 documentary 'They Shall Not Grow Old')

British veterans of the First World War remember what it was like to 'go over the top' (Clipped from the 2018 documentary 'They Shall Not Grow Old')

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The dogfights in Howard Hughes’ 1930 film 'Hell’s Angels' continue to astonish nearly a century later. Dozens of real WWI aircraft were used with pilots performing genuinely dangerous stunts for the cameras. Three pilots and a mechanic died during production.

The dogfights in Howard Hughes’ 1930 film 'Hell’s Angels' continue to astonish nearly a century later. Dozens of real WWI aircraft were used with pilots performing genuinely dangerous stunts for the cameras. Three pilots and a mechanic died during production.

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On this day in 1990, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait. 168 days later, a U.S.-led international coalition will launch Operation Desert Storm, the massive military campaign to drive Saddam Hussein's army out of the tiny Persian Gulf emirate.

On this day in 1990, Iraqi forces invade Kuwait. 168 days later, a U.S.-led international coalition will launch Operation Desert Storm, the massive military campaign to drive Saddam Hussein's army out of the tiny Persian Gulf emirate.

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Celebrated Hollywood director William Wyler shot hundreds of hours of footage of the 8th Air Force over Europe for the 1944 War Dept movie 'The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress.' In 2018, unused digitized portions were pulled together for the documentary 'Cold Blue.'

Celebrated Hollywood director William Wyler shot hundreds of hours of footage of the 8th Air Force over Europe for the 1944 War Dept movie 'The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress.' In 2018, unused digitized portions were pulled together for the documentary 'Cold Blue.'

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Newsreel footage from 1943 shows the crew of an unnamed U.S. Navy aircraft carrier taking a break from the war for a dip in the South Pacific. A cordon of anti-submarine nets keeps out the sharks. (Source: U.S. National Archives)

Newsreel footage from 1943 shows the crew of an unnamed U.S. Navy aircraft carrier taking a break from the war for a dip in the South Pacific. A cordon of anti-submarine nets keeps out the sharks. (Source: U.S. National Archives)

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On this day in 1998, the film 'Saving Private Ryan' premieres. Steven Spielberg’s unflinching depiction of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign features an opening sequence so famously harrowing that it will redefine how WWII is portrayed on film.

On this day in 1998, the film 'Saving Private Ryan' premieres. Steven Spielberg’s unflinching depiction of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign features an opening sequence so famously harrowing that it will redefine how WWII is portrayed on film.

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Today in 1945, a 500-ship U.S. Navy armada opens fire on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The bombardment, which precedes amphibious landings by 30,000 Marines, lasts for three days straight. Nearly 20,000 defenders are dug in on the five-mile-long island.

Today in 1945, a 500-ship U.S. Navy armada opens fire on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. The bombardment, which precedes amphibious landings by 30,000 Marines, lasts for three days straight. Nearly 20,000 defenders are dug in on the five-mile-long island.

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On this day in 1943, the Allies invade Italy. The campaign to conquer what Winston Churchill calls "the soft underbelly of the Axis" will see some of the most savage fighting of the entire war.

On this day in 1943, the Allies invade Italy. The campaign to conquer what Winston Churchill calls "the soft underbelly of the Axis" will see some of the most savage fighting of the entire war.

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