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Greco-Italian War: Italian Offensives Fail

Italy's October 28, 1940, ultimatum to Greece for strategic locations led to the Greco-Italian War, with initial Italian attacks repelled by Greek forces. A renewed Italian offensive in March 1941, "Offensiva di Primavera," also failed to break through despite massive artillery barrages; heavy Itali...

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Picasso's "The Actor" and the Ongoing Struggle for Nazi-Looted Art Restitution

The heirs of Paul Leffmann, a German Jewish businessman, are fighting for the return of Picasso's "The Actor" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting the ongoing global effort to restitute art looted by the Nazis; while some progress is being made, significant obstacles remain.

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Uncovering a Father's Secret: Belsen, the Auschwitz Women's Orchestra, and a Daughter's Discovery

In 2021, prompted by her son, the author discovered her father's involvement in the post-liberation cleanup of Belsen concentration camp in May 1945, leading to a book about the Auschwitz women's orchestra, whose members gave a Red Cross concert there on the same day, revealing a previously unknown ...

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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact: Realpolitik and the Onset of World War II

The 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, a non-aggression treaty between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union with a secret protocol dividing Eastern Europe into spheres of influence, directly led to World War II and impacted the lives of at least 50 million people.

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Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 113

Rose Girone, the world's oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at age 113 in New York; her life spanned eight decades after escaping Nazi Germany for Shanghai, only to face further persecution under the Japanese occupation of China.

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Oldest Holocaust Survivor Rose Girone Dies at 102

Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, died on February 24th, 2024, at age 102 in New York; she witnessed Kristallnacht, fled to Shanghai, and later settled in the US, leaving Mirjam Bolle as the likely oldest living survivor.

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Rediscovered Letters Reveal Belgian Resistance Fighters' Final Messages

The Last Words project unearthed roughly 20 letters from Belgian resistance fighters executed by Nazis in 1944, revealing their final messages and prompting calls to re-evaluate the post-war narrative that overshadowed their heroism.

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Kiefer Retrospective: A Dual-Museum Show in Amsterdam

Amsterdam's Van Gogh and Stedelijk Museums jointly host a retrospective of Anselm Kiefer's work for his 80th birthday, showcasing his monumental art exploring themes of war, myth, and the universe, with a new installation as the centerpiece.

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Fort Bragg Rededicated, Honoring WWII Hero

Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was officially rededicated as Fort Bragg on Friday, honoring World War II hero PFC Roland L. Bragg instead of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the ceremony involved cannon fire, "The Caisson Song," and remarks from Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson and Bragg's granddaughter.

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German Guided Munitions in WWII: Successes, Failures, and Technological Limitations

During World War II, Germany developed several guided munitions, including the V-1 and V-2 rockets and the Fritz X and Hs-293 guided bombs; however, their accuracy and effectiveness varied significantly, with only a fraction of V-1s hitting targets, while the Fritz X demonstrated tactical advantages...

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Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 113

Rose Girone, the oldest known Holocaust survivor, died at 113 in a New York nursing home; she survived Nazi Germany and Japanese-occupied China, eventually immigrating to the U.S. and becoming a knitting instructor.

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Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies at 113

Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor, died at 113 in New York, prompting renewed calls to preserve the memories of the Holocaust while firsthand witnesses remain.

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