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USS Edsall Wreck Found

The wreck of the USS Edsall, sunk in WWII, has been found in the Indian Ocean after a valiant last stand against Japanese forces.

USS Edsall Wreck Found

The wreck of the USS Edsall, sunk in WWII, has been found in the Indian Ocean after a valiant last stand against Japanese forces.

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Where was the USS Edsall found and who discovered it?

The USS Edsall, a US Navy destroyer, was found sunk in the Indian Ocean, south of Christmas Island. It was discovered by an Australian survey ship last year and positively identified in November 2023.

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Nov 12, 10:18

Rotterdam Razzia Remembrance

Rotterdam commemorates the 80th anniversary of the 1944 razzia, where 52,000 men were deported. Mayor Carola Schouten and a 101-year-old survivor attended the ceremony.

Rotterdam Razzia Remembrance

Rotterdam commemorates the 80th anniversary of the 1944 razzia, where 52,000 men were deported. Mayor Carola Schouten and a 101-year-old survivor attended the ceremony.

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What is Han Thans's story?

Han Thans, now 101 years old, shared his experience of escaping the roundup by slipping away from the column and finding refuge. He later rejoined the group and was deported to Germany for forced labor.

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Nov 12, 22:21

Holocaust Survivor Betty Bausch-Polak Passes Away

Holocaust survivor Betty Bausch-Polak, known for her powerful storytelling and commitment to remembrance, has passed away at 105. She co-authored a book detailing her experiences and dedicated her life to educating youth.

Holocaust Survivor Betty Bausch-Polak Passes Away

Holocaust survivor Betty Bausch-Polak, known for her powerful storytelling and commitment to remembrance, has passed away at 105. She co-authored a book detailing her experiences and dedicated her life to educating youth.

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Who was Betty Bausch-Polak?

Betty Bausch-Polak, a 105-year-old Holocaust survivor, passed away in Israel. She dedicated her life to sharing her experiences with younger generations, aiming to prevent a repeat of history's horrors.

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Nov 11, 01:02

Swansea's WWII Experience

A new book details Swansea's WWII experience, highlighting the city's unique challenges and resilience during the Blitz.

Swansea's WWII Experience

A new book details Swansea's WWII experience, highlighting the city's unique challenges and resilience during the Blitz.

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What impact did the arrival of US troops have on Swansea?

The arrival of US troops in 1943 brought further tensions and challenges, with some conflict between local men and American soldiers. However, despite this, many marriages occurred between GIs and Swansea women.

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Columbusstraße: A Family's WWII Story

A graphic novel recounting the experiences of a German family during World War II, exploring themes of complicity, resistance, and the human cost of war.

Columbusstraße: A Family's WWII Story

A graphic novel recounting the experiences of a German family during World War II, exploring themes of complicity, resistance, and the human cost of war.

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What is the author's intention in creating this graphic novel?

The author, Tobi Dahmen, aims to make Germany's darkest era accessible to younger generations and encourages readers to examine their own family histories, posing crucial questions about the past and its legacy.

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Nov 9, 13:02

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 12, 10:06

Sinking of the Tirpitz

The sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz by the Royal Air Force in a surprise attack during World War II.

Sinking of the Tirpitz

The sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz by the Royal Air Force in a surprise attack during World War II.

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What was the casualty count of the Tirpitz sinking?

At least 940 sailors died in the sinking of the Tirpitz. Approximately 596 sailors were rescued, some after being trapped inside the capsized ship.

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Rotterdam Remembers 1944 Razzia

Rotterdam commemorates the 80th anniversary of the 1944 razzia, the largest in the Netherlands, with a wreath-laying ceremony at the new Razzia Monument.

Rotterdam Remembers 1944 Razzia

Rotterdam commemorates the 80th anniversary of the 1944 razzia, the largest in the Netherlands, with a wreath-laying ceremony at the new Razzia Monument.

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What event was commemorated in Rotterdam?

The Rotterdam razzia of 1944 involved the deportation of 52,000 men by the German occupiers. This event was commemorated on its 80th anniversary with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Razzia Monument.

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Nov 12, 22:22

Death of Frank Auerbach

Frank Auerbach, a renowned British-German artist known for his impasto technique and emotionally evocative paintings, passed away at 93.

Death of Frank Auerbach

Frank Auerbach, a renowned British-German artist known for his impasto technique and emotionally evocative paintings, passed away at 93.

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Who was Frank Auerbach and what was he known for?

Frank Auerbach, a British-German artist, passed away at the age of 93. He was known for his distinctive painting style, characterized by thick layers of paint applied and reapplied to the canvas.

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Nov 10, 10:02

WWII Soldier Photos Placed on Graves

Photos of three British WWII soldiers found in Leeds archives are placed on their graves in the Netherlands.

WWII Soldier Photos Placed on Graves

Photos of three British WWII soldiers found in Leeds archives are placed on their graves in the Netherlands.

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When and where did the soldiers die?

The soldiers, L/Cpl Herbert Alan Young, Sapper Walter Marshall, and Pte John Keddie, died in the Netherlands between 1944 and 1945.

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Nov 9, 04:06

November 9th: Historical Events and Anniversaries

A calendar of historical events, birthdays, and death anniversaries for November 9th, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and Kristallnacht.

November 9th: Historical Events and Anniversaries

A calendar of historical events, birthdays, and death anniversaries for November 9th, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and Kristallnacht.

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What happened in Catalonia on November 9, 2014?

In 2014, over 80% of Catalonians voted in favor of independence from Spain in a referendum deemed illegal by the Spanish Constitutional Court.

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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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