. May 2, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The War In Europe Comes To An End. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of Hitler's death and the Battle of Berlin, one of the war's most brutal urban battles. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The End of A Tyrant. This...
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. April 18 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The RAF's Shorty Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover a peculiar volunteer pilot for the RAF who served with honor during the Battle of Britain. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The RAF's Shortest Pilot. Vernon “Shorty” Keough was an...
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. April 4 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Final Battle in the Pacific. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the Battle of Okinawa, the final and bloodiest engagement in the Pacific Theatre that brought Americans one step closer to the Japanese mainland. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate...
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. March 21, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Age of the Jet. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the Eighth's fierce battle with the infamous German jet fighter, the Me-262, and an airman who survived an incredible freefall from 18,000 ft. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The...
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. February 28, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Black Sand. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the kamikaze strike that brought down the USS Bunker Hill as well as one of the costliest battles in the final chapters of the Pacific. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. One Step Closer...
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. February 14, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Dresden on Fire. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover one of the most controversial bombing raids conducted by the Allies and an Allied pilot who rose to political stardom. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Apocalypse in Dresden This...
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. January 2, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look One Step Closer. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover the anniversary of the conclusion of the final major offensive on the Western Front, the Battle of the Bulge. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Battle of the Bulge Comes to An End...
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. January 10, 2025 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look Divine Wind. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we cover one of the largest naval battles during the Liberation of the Philippines as well as the first Japanese pilot to successfully sink an American carrier in a kamikaze strike. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the...
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. December 20, 2024 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Battered Bastards. Hi Reader, welcome back to our weekly coverage of what happened in the skies and on the ground during World War II. This week, we mark the anniversary of one of the most grueling battles in the European Theatre - The Battle of The Bulge. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Siege of Bastogne This week in...
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