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Freed Hostages Join Holocaust Survivors in 80th Anniversary March of the Living

The 2025 March of the Living in Poland, led by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Polish President Andrzej Duda, will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Nazi camp liberation by including freed hostages from Hamas alongside approximately 80 Holocaust survivors and their families, symbolizing life's ...

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Central European Refugees' Untold Contribution to British Culture

In the 1940s, the "Britain in Pictures" book series, a seemingly patriotic project, was largely produced by Central European refugees, highlighting their significant but often unacknowledged contribution to British culture and challenging simplistic notions of national identity.

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Secret List of Nazi War Criminals in Canada Found; Calls for Release Intensify

UCLA researchers unearthed a late draft of a secret list of 700+ suspected Nazi war criminals who settled in Canada post-WWII, prompting renewed calls for the Canadian government to release the full list, which has been kept secret for decades despite past requests.

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving RAF pilot from the Battle of Britain, died at 105; his death marks the end of 'The Few,' the 2,900 RAF pilots who fought in the battle, and underscores the importance of preserving their legacy.

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Vermiglio": A 1944 Alpine Village Facing Change

Set in the Italian Alps during 1944, "Vermiglio" depicts the lives of villagers largely unaffected by WWII, focusing on a patriarchal system challenged by hidden deserters, familial conflicts, and a young woman's decision to leave for a modern life.

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Latvian Legions: Forced Recruitment, Desertion, and Mass Murders During WWII

Declassified Soviet documents expose the forced conscription of Latvian soldiers into Nazi legions during WWII, widespread desertion due to fear of reprisals, and the mass murders committed by Latvian SS units like Arajs' Commando, who killed over 300,000 Soviet citizens.

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Hepburn's War: From Childhood Hardship to Humanitarian Icon

Audrey Hepburn, born in 1929, overcame a childhood of war, hunger, and poverty in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to become a globally renowned actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, using her fame to aid children worldwide, a journey detailed in the new graphic novel "La guerra de Audrey".

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Katzbach Death March Survivors Recount Nazi Atrocities 80 Years On

Survivors Andrzej Branecki and Zygmunt Świstak recount the horrors of the Katzbach concentration camp's death march from Frankfurt to Hünfeld in 1945, highlighting systematic Nazi brutality and the lasting impact on their lives and families; commemorations across the Rhein-Main region mark the 80th ...

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Reserve Officer Volunteers for SMO, Reflecting Intergenerational Military Legacy

Sergey Alekseev, a 54-year-old reserve officer and former police officer from Tolyatti, volunteered for the special military operation (SMO) in 2022, inspired by his family's military history and served in Bakhmut, sustaining injuries before returning to support veterans.

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Hitler's 'Nero Decree' and Speer's Opposition

On March 19, 1945, Hitler issued the "Nero Decree," ordering the destruction of German infrastructure to hinder Allied advance, a decision directly opposed by Armaments Minister Albert Speer, who had submitted a memo on March 15th arguing against it, leading to a later modification of the decree.

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Last Battle of Britain Pilot Dies at 105

John "Paddy" Hemingway, the last surviving Battle of Britain pilot, died at 105; his death marks the end of an era and is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII. His squadron shot down 90 enemy aircraft in 11 days during the Battle of France, and he was shot down four times, bailing ...

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Haarlem Debates Memorializing WWII Resistance Fighters Amidst Stolperstein Controversy

In Haarlem, Ton Witteman placed a Stolperstein for his grandfather, a WWII resistance fighter killed in 1945 for sheltering Jews, despite the city's refusal, sparking debate over memorializing diverse WWII victims.

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