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WWII Codebreaker's Secret Revealed

The family of an electrical engineer discovers his secret work on the Colossus computer during World War II.

WWII Codebreaker's Secret Revealed

The family of an electrical engineer discovers his secret work on the Colossus computer during World War II.

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What was the purpose of the Colossus computer?

Colossus was designed by Tommy Flowers to decipher encrypted German messages. It was one of the world's first electronic, digital computers and played a crucial role in shortening the war.

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Nov 9, 16:02

Wojtek: The Soldier Bear

The remarkable true story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who served with the Polish Army in World War II, carrying ammunition and boosting morale.

Wojtek: The Soldier Bear

The remarkable true story of Wojtek, a Syrian brown bear who served with the Polish Army in World War II, carrying ammunition and boosting morale.

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Why was Wojtek famous?

Wojtek's fame stemmed from his unique bond with the soldiers, his role in carrying ammunition during the Battle of Monte Cassino, and his fondness for beer, cigarettes, and boxing. These unusual traits made him a beloved and memorable figure.

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Nov 5, 13:30

Stolperstein Dispute

A legal battle ensues over the placement of a Stolperstein commemorating Giovanni Minchiotti, a financial officer who refused to join the Republic of Salò and survived imprisonment in Dachau.

Stolperstein Dispute

A legal battle ensues over the placement of a Stolperstein commemorating Giovanni Minchiotti, a financial officer who refused to join the Republic of Salò and survived imprisonment in Dachau.

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What is the main conflict in the article?

The Stolperstein, a commemorative stone for Giovanni Minchiotti, is at the center of a legal battle. His daughter wants it placed in Liguria, while the Aned and the town of San Giorgio di Lomellina want it in their town.

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Nov 9, 13:26

Secret Photos of Occupied Paris

A journalist's investigation uncovers the story of Raoul Minot, a Parisian who risked his life to photograph Nazi-occupied Paris, his work only recently receiving recognition.

Secret Photos of Occupied Paris

A journalist's investigation uncovers the story of Raoul Minot, a Parisian who risked his life to photograph Nazi-occupied Paris, his work only recently receiving recognition.

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What was the outcome of Minot and his wife's actions?

Minot and his wife, Marthe, were eventually denounced and arrested for their photography. Raoul was deported to a concentration camp and never returned. Marthe searched for him after the war but he was lost to history until Broussard's investigation.

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Nov 9, 22:09

November Pogroms: A Night of Destruction

The November 1938 pogroms in Nazi Germany involved widespread violence and destruction against Jews, marked by a lack of international response.

November Pogroms: A Night of Destruction

The November 1938 pogroms in Nazi Germany involved widespread violence and destruction against Jews, marked by a lack of international response.

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What were the main causes of the November Pogroms?

The November Pogroms, also known as Reichspogromnacht, occurred on November 9, 1938, due to a pretext created by the assassination of a German diplomat by a Jewish teenager. Hitler used this event to orchestrate a nationwide pogrom against Jews, ordering the destruction of synagogues and businesses.

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Nov 5, 22:14

Stalin and Hitler's Pact

Analysis of the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Operation Barbarossa, and Stalin's role in World War II.

Stalin and Hitler's Pact

Analysis of the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Operation Barbarossa, and Stalin's role in World War II.

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What was Operation Barbarossa and when did it begin?

Operation Barbarossa, launched on June 22, 1941, was Germany's surprise invasion of the Soviet Union, marking the end of the Nazi-Soviet Pact. The operation was characterized by Hitler's order for a "war of annihilation," targeting both military and civilian populations.

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