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RAF High Wycombe - A look back at the base's history
FOLLOWING the recent news (see the Free Press of June 13) that in the event of a nuclear attack on Britain the Prime Minster ...
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When MacArthur used tear gas and bayonets against WWI veterans begging for their bonus pay
At 9:00 PM, MacArthur sent troops to Anacostia Flats where 10,000 people lived in a makeshift camp. Many veterans had brought ...
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WW2 French Bayonet Transformation
In this video, I restore a vintage, rusty knife discovered at a flea market. The knife was badly damaged, with a worn blade. I detail the process of removing rust, polishing the blade, and applying ...
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Why Was the German 88mm Flak the BEST Gun Throughout WW2?
The German 88 mm gun, one of the most iconic artillery pieces of WWII, had a well-deserved reputation for deadly accuracy and ...
The Army Air Forces tried to use remote-controlled bombers as attack drones in World War II
The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.
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Japanese Last-Ditch Small Arms Of World War II
The crude assortment of fighting tools used by the Japanese during World War II give clues of an unprepared and unmatched ...
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Primary teaching resources for the classroom - BBC
Classroom resources for teaching pupils at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in England, and Northern Ireland, Progression Steps 1, 2 and 3 in Wales and at 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland. This page is ...