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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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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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This newsreel footage of German coastal defences at Normandy is brought to you by Viagra.

This newsreel footage of German coastal defences at Normandy is brought to you by Viagra.

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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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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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Who's up for some North African-style Panzer Fried Eggs?

Who's up for some North African-style Panzer Fried Eggs?

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On this night in 1989, Chinese authorities launch a bloody crack down against pro-democracy demonstrators occupying Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Hundreds of protesters are killed; some estimates put the death toll at more than 2,000.

On this night in 1989, Chinese authorities launch a bloody crack down against pro-democracy demonstrators occupying Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Hundreds of protesters are killed; some estimates put the death toll at more than 2,000.

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Today in 1969, soldiers of the American 101st Airborne assault Hill 937 aka "Hamburger Hill." It takes them 10 days to fight their way to the top. More than 400 U.S. troops become casualties. "That hill had no military value," said the commander of the 101st. "We found the enemy [there] and that's where we fought him."

Today in 1969, soldiers of the American 101st Airborne assault Hill 937 aka "Hamburger Hill." It takes them 10 days to fight their way to the top. More than 400 U.S. troops become casualties. "That hill had no military value," said the commander of the 101st. "We found the enemy [there] and that's where we fought him."

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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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A 1945 U.S. Army newsreel shows a Sherman tank adorned with a human skull during the Okinawa campaign. The military prohibited the taking of enemy body parts as war trophies in January 1944. The directive was poorly enforced.

A 1945 U.S. Army newsreel shows a Sherman tank adorned with a human skull during the Okinawa campaign. The military prohibited the taking of enemy body parts as war trophies in January 1944. The directive was poorly enforced.

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Footage believed to show a Japanese torpedo magazine explosion during the Feb. 1, 1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll. U.S. Marines unwittingly set off the blast with a satchel charge. The explosion killed 20 American personnel and wounded 100. "The whole damn island has blown up," reported one eyewitness.

Footage believed to show a Japanese torpedo magazine explosion during the Feb. 1, 1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll. U.S. Marines unwittingly set off the blast with a satchel charge. The explosion killed 20 American personnel and wounded 100. "The whole damn island has blown up," reported one eyewitness.

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Here's some footage we'll bet you've never seen before: A massive daylight parachute drop during Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France, August 15, 1944. Largely overshadowed by D-Day and Market Garden, more than 10,000 airborne and glider troops took part.

Here's some footage we'll bet you've never seen before: A massive daylight parachute drop during Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of Southern France, August 15, 1944. Largely overshadowed by D-Day and Market Garden, more than 10,000 airborne and glider troops took part.

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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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On this day in 1945, Iwo Jima is finally in American hands after more than a month of bitter fighting on the tiny eight-square-mile island. Casualties are heavy. The U.S. suffers more than 6,000 dead and 18,000 wounded. Japanese losses exceed 18,000 killed.

On this day in 1945, Iwo Jima is finally in American hands after more than a month of bitter fighting on the tiny eight-square-mile island. Casualties are heavy. The U.S. suffers more than 6,000 dead and 18,000 wounded. Japanese losses exceed 18,000 killed.

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On this day in 1945, two Japanese kamikaze suicide pilots slam their planes into the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill off Okinawa killing 346. Although badly damaged, the ship remains afloat.

On this day in 1945, two Japanese kamikaze suicide pilots slam their planes into the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill off Okinawa killing 346. Although badly damaged, the ship remains afloat.

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On this day in 1982, Argentine forces seize the Falkland Islands. It takes Britain just 73 days to assemble a naval task force, sail it to the South Atlantic and retake the territory.

On this day in 1982, Argentine forces seize the Falkland Islands. It takes Britain just 73 days to assemble a naval task force, sail it to the South Atlantic and retake the territory.

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RIGHT NOW in 1991, the skies over Baghdad light up with anti-aircraft fire as U.S. and coalition warplanes strike the Iraqi capital. Operation Desert Storm, the long-awaited liberation of Kuwait, is underway.

RIGHT NOW in 1991, the skies over Baghdad light up with anti-aircraft fire as U.S. and coalition warplanes strike the Iraqi capital. Operation Desert Storm, the long-awaited liberation of Kuwait, is underway.

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Today in 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt makes its maiden flight. Nicknamed the "Jug" because of its large size, some models weighed nearly as much as two Spitfires. In the ground attack role, it could carry nearly the payload of a medium bomber See:

Today in 1941, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt makes its maiden flight. Nicknamed the "Jug" because of its large size, some models weighed nearly as much as two Spitfires. In the ground attack role, it could carry nearly the payload of a medium bomber See:

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The crew of a U.S. escort carrier adds American markings to British Spitfires on loan for the North African campaign. The USAAF operated 600 of the iconic RAF fighter in 1942 and 1943. In fact, one American ace, Frank Hill, scored 7 kills flying Spitfires

The crew of a U.S. escort carrier adds American markings to British Spitfires on loan for the North African campaign. The USAAF operated 600 of the iconic RAF fighter in 1942 and 1943. In fact, one American ace, Frank Hill, scored 7 kills flying Spitfires

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It's possible that veterans of the Battle of the Bulge suffered more than other Americans who fought in WW2. First, they had to endure the Ardennes Offensive of 1944, which was bad enough. Then 21 years later, this movie was released...

It's possible that veterans of the Battle of the Bulge suffered more than other Americans who fought in WW2. First, they had to endure the Ardennes Offensive of 1944, which was bad enough. Then 21 years later, this movie was released...

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On this day in 1944, Allied armies roll into Rome. It's the first European capital to be liberated from Nazi occupation.

On this day in 1944, Allied armies roll into Rome. It's the first European capital to be liberated from Nazi occupation.

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One of the most famous sequences of the 1962 D-Day film 'The Longest Day' features the church bells of Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy ringing as paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne descend into the centre of the town. We got to hear them in person a few years ago. (sound on) #Dday

One of the most famous sequences of the 1962 D-Day film 'The Longest Day' features the church bells of Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy ringing as paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne descend into the centre of the town. We got to hear them in person a few years ago. (sound on) #Dday

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American fliers and ground crew smash what's left of a Luftwaffe fighter on a captured German airfield. May, 1945. Happy Friday, everyone!

American fliers and ground crew smash what's left of a Luftwaffe fighter on a captured German airfield. May, 1945. Happy Friday, everyone!

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On this day in 1945, the German submarine U-858 surfaces off America's east coast and surrenders to the U.S. Navy. It's a week after VE-Day.

On this day in 1945, the German submarine U-858 surfaces off America's east coast and surrenders to the U.S. Navy. It's a week after VE-Day.

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Today in 1943, the last German and Italian forces operating in North Africa surrender to the Allies, ending nearly three years of desert warfare. Axis losses in the campaign total 2,500 tanks, 6,200 guns, 8,000 aircraft, and nearly half a million men killed, wounded or captured

Today in 1943, the last German and Italian forces operating in North Africa surrender to the Allies, ending nearly three years of desert warfare. Axis losses in the campaign total 2,500 tanks, 6,200 guns, 8,000 aircraft, and nearly half a million men killed, wounded or captured

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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 1958, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II makes its first flight. More than 5,000 will eventually roll off assembly lines and serve in a dozen countries' air forces. As of 2026, three nations still fly Phantoms: Greece, Turkey and Iran.

On this day in 1958, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II makes its first flight. More than 5,000 will eventually roll off assembly lines and serve in a dozen countries' air forces. As of 2026, three nations still fly Phantoms: Greece, Turkey and Iran.

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You're looking at newsreel footage of U.S. Marines under heavy fire after landing on on Iwo Jima. It happened on this day in 1945.

You're looking at newsreel footage of U.S. Marines under heavy fire after landing on on Iwo Jima. It happened on this day in 1945.

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Footage from March, 1945 of American Republic P-47 Thunderbolts operating from a captured airstrip inside Germany.

Footage from March, 1945 of American Republic P-47 Thunderbolts operating from a captured airstrip inside Germany.

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Today in 1986, 'Top Gun' opens in American movie theatres. The film isn't just a box office hit — it generates a 500 per cent(!) increase in U.S. Navy flight training applications. (How many stars do you give it?)

Today in 1986, 'Top Gun' opens in American movie theatres. The film isn't just a box office hit — it generates a 500 per cent(!) increase in U.S. Navy flight training applications. (How many stars do you give it?)

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Today in 1975, the last U.S. personnel are evacuated from Saigon. The airlift, dubbed Operation Frequent Wind, sees 7,000 American & Vietnamese civilians pulled out before the capital falls to the communists. It was a sobering conclusion to America's long war in SE Asia.

Today in 1975, the last U.S. personnel are evacuated from Saigon. The airlift, dubbed Operation Frequent Wind, sees 7,000 American & Vietnamese civilians pulled out before the capital falls to the communists. It was a sobering conclusion to America's long war in SE Asia.

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U.S. Marines dropped by CH-46 helicopters into 'Elephant Valley' near Da Nang during Operation Pitt, a search and destroy mission carried out in December, 1967.

U.S. Marines dropped by CH-46 helicopters into 'Elephant Valley' near Da Nang during Operation Pitt, a search and destroy mission carried out in December, 1967.

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"It's tomato soup." Memphis Belle (1990)

"It's tomato soup." Memphis Belle (1990)

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On this day in 1940, Germany invades Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France. More than 3 million troops, 7,300 guns and 2,500 tanks are unleashed. After just 45 days of Blitzkrieg, Paris will be in Hitler's hands.

On this day in 1940, Germany invades Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France. More than 3 million troops, 7,300 guns and 2,500 tanks are unleashed. After just 45 days of Blitzkrieg, Paris will be in Hitler's hands.

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American munitions factories manufactured more than 41 billion rounds of ammunition during the Second World War. That's an average of more than 30 million rounds a day.

American munitions factories manufactured more than 41 billion rounds of ammunition during the Second World War. That's an average of more than 30 million rounds a day.

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Today in 1942, 16 twin-engine B-25 bombers secretly launch from the deck of the carrier USS Hornet and mount America's first air strike on Japan. The Doolittle Raid, which comes just 132 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, surprises the world. See:

Today in 1942, 16 twin-engine B-25 bombers secretly launch from the deck of the carrier USS Hornet and mount America's first air strike on Japan. The Doolittle Raid, which comes just 132 days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, surprises the world. See:

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American tanks roll through what’s left of Jülich, Germany on February 23, 1945. An estimated 97 percent of the city’s buildings were destroyed by Allied bombing and heavy street fighting during the U.S. 29th Infantry Division’s drive to get across the Rur River.

American tanks roll through what’s left of Jülich, Germany on February 23, 1945. An estimated 97 percent of the city’s buildings were destroyed by Allied bombing and heavy street fighting during the U.S. 29th Infantry Division’s drive to get across the Rur River.

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Today in 1955, the Soviet Union and seven Eastern European nations establish the Warsaw Pact. The move is a response by Moscow to West Germany's admission into NATO just five days earlier. Before it disbands in 1991, the Warsaw Pact will reach a peak strength of 4 million troops

Today in 1955, the Soviet Union and seven Eastern European nations establish the Warsaw Pact. The move is a response by Moscow to West Germany's admission into NATO just five days earlier. Before it disbands in 1991, the Warsaw Pact will reach a peak strength of 4 million troops

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On this day in 1945, the Soviet Union announces that Berlin has fallen to the Red Army. The battle to capture the German capital lasted 17 days and generated nearly a million casualties, including more than 125,000 civilian dead.

On this day in 1945, the Soviet Union announces that Berlin has fallen to the Red Army. The battle to capture the German capital lasted 17 days and generated nearly a million casualties, including more than 125,000 civilian dead.

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