. 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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December 6, 2024 A Date Which Will Live in Infamy: Heroes of Pearl Harbor “Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt Hi Reader, welcome to this week's special edition of This Week in History. As we mark the 83nd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, we take this day to honor those who fell and those who displayed heroic bravery...
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. November 22, 2024 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Island-Hopping Campaign Begins 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 operation that marked the beginning of the island-hopping campaign in the Pacific and the tragic loss of five siblings during the naval battle of Guadalcanal. Join us as we delve into the history of one of the most pivotal conflicts ever and remember those...
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. November 7, 2024 The War that Changed the World: A Closer Look The Niš Incident 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 tragic miscommunication that led to a fierce friendly fire dogfight over Europe and a German aircraft that bears resemblance to the American P-38 Lightning. 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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