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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 4 – Opernplatz 🍒 Plumb Hunters 🍒 Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 4 – Opernplatz The mission continues in the shattered streets of Berlin, and the rifle is once again ready. In Episode 4 of Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, we head into Opernplatz for another tense stealth mission filled with careful positioning, patient observation, and those unforgettable cinematic moments that make every perfectly placed shot feel like a scene straight out of a war movie.

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 4 - Opernplatz #SniperElite #WorldWarII #WWII

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Specialists Carefully Defuse a 550-Pound Bomb in Dresden—Eight Decades After It Fell During World War II After the ordnance was discovered, 18,000 people evacuated from the city. Experts worked for several hours to safely dispose of the device

Specialists Carefully Defuse a 550-Pound Bomb in Dresden—Eight Decades After It Fell During World War II: After the ordnance was discovered, 18,000 people evacuated from the city. Experts worked for several hours to safely… @SmithsonianMag #Dresden #WorldWarII #History #BombDisposal #MilitaryHistory

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#Wallartforsale #wallart #VintageWarMap #JapaneseMapofWW2 #JapaneseMapofTheWorld #WorldWarii #AxisPowers #alliedPowers #PoliticalCartography #MapinJapanese #WarMap #homedecor #pictoralMap

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1945 HITS ARCHIVE: Sentimental Journey - Les Brown (Doris Day, vocal) (the original #1 version)
1945 HITS ARCHIVE: Sentimental Journey - Les Brown (Doris Day, vocal) (the original #1 version) YouTube video by The78Prof

#JCKaelin here: This #song launched the career of #DorisDay!
#OTD #TDIH #March14, 1912: #LesBrown #born. #Bandleaders #Swing #SwingMusic #Jazz #BigGand #LesBrownAndHisBandOfRenown #DorisDay #SentimentalJourney #WorldWarII #WWII #AftermathOfWorldWarII #AftermathOfWWII #SwingSky #MusicSky

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Les BROWN & His Orchestra "I've Got The World On a String" !!!
Les BROWN & His Orchestra "I've Got The World On a String" !!! YouTube video by JUSTASITTINANDAROCK

#OTD #TDIH #March14, 1912: #LesBrown #born. #Bandleaders #Swing #SwingMusic #Jazz #BigGand #LesBrownAndHisBandOfRenown #DorisDay #SentimentalJourney #WorldWarII #WWII #AftermathOfWorldWarII #AftermathOfWWII #SwingSky #MusicSky
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Leap Frog - 'The Nutty Professor' with Les Brown & His Band Of Renown
Leap Frog - 'The Nutty Professor' with Les Brown & His Band Of Renown YouTube video by B# Big Band

#OTD #TDIH #March14, 1912: #LesBrown #born. #Bandleaders #Swing #SwingMusic #Jazz #BigGand #LesBrownAndHisBandOfRenown #DorisDay #SentimentalJourney #WorldWarII #WWII #AftermathOfWorldWarII #AftermathOfWWII #SwingSky #MusicSky
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#mglit #bookreview THE NAZI CONSPIRACY at YABC!
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#Nazi #WorldWarII #history #conspiracy

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World War II bomb weighing 550 pounds defused in Germany after thousands of people evacuated WWII bomb defused in Dresden, Germany after 18,000 evacuated. The 550-pound British bomb was found d...

WWII bomb defused in Dresden, Germany after 18,000 evacuated. The 550-pound British bomb was found during bridge reconstruction. No injuries reported. #WorldWarII #News

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Camp commandant, war criminal Rudolf Hoess walking to his gallows next to crematorium in the Nazi German death camp Auschwitz Stammlager in Poland.

Camp commandant, war criminal Rudolf Hoess walking to his gallows next to crematorium in the Nazi German death camp Auschwitz Stammlager in Poland.

The arrest of Rudolf Höss ensured that one of the key administrators of the Nazi concentration camp system would face justice and helped investigators document the scale and organization of the crimes committed at Auschwitz.

#HolocaustHistory #WorldWarII #Auschwitz #WarCrimes #OnThisDay #History

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#OTD On March 11, 1946, Rudolf Höss, Auschwitz's first commandant, was captured by British troops near Gottrupel, Germany. He confessed to 2.5 million murders. Actual death toll was about 1.1 million. Extradited to Poland, tried, and executed by hanging at Auschwitz on April 16, 1947.
#WorldWarII

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The ruins of Nakamise-dōri in Asakusa after the raid

The ruins of Nakamise-dōri in Asakusa after the raid

The events of March 10, 1945 remain a stark reminder of how destructive modern warfare can be, especially for civilians caught in the middle of large scale conflict.

Follow the page for more daily history!

#WorldWarII #Tokyo1945 #WarHistory #OnThisDay #MilitaryHistory #History #WWII

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The men and women who fought in World War II became known as the Greatest Generation.

They endured depression, war, and sacrifice on a scale few generations have faced.

Remembering them is not nostalgia.
It is gratitude.

#WorldWarII #History #LibraryLife

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One of The Best WWII Action Movies of the 2020s Is Officially Coming to Netflix This March Netflix sets the date for Sisu 2: Road to Revenge, as the ultra violent WW2 action hit arrives on the streamer.

Movie TV Tech Geeks #MovieNews #SisuRoadtoRevenge #WorldWarII One of The Best WWII Action Movies of the 2020s Is Officially Coming to Netflix This March

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We explored the different types of #AirRaid shelters used during #WorldWarII this afternoon before creating our own #AndersonShelter for our families. #StorylineTopic #P7Team #HistoricalTopic #Teamwork 😊

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After Pearl Harbor, Americans Living in Japan Endured Imprisonment, Torture and a Lengthy Battle to Return Home A new book chronicles the tense negotiations that secured the return of nearly 3,000 Allied civilians held by the Japanese during World War II

A new book chronicles the tense negotiations that secured the return of nearly 3,000 Allied civilians held by the Japanese during #WorldWarII.
www.smithsonianmag.com/history/afte...

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#BookOfTheDay, March 8th - #NonFiction, #Rated5Stars

Available for only $2.99 on Kindle! Get your copy below:

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Take Men on Board!: The Dutch WW2 Escapes to England. by Borre Winckel

#Biographies #AirForce #WorldWarII #GraduateTestGuides #Historical

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Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 3 – Kaiser-Friedrich Museum Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 3 – Kaiser-Friedrich Museum Steady hands. Controlled breathing. One perfect shot. We return to the shattered streets of Berlin in Episode 3 of Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, and this time the battleground takes us to the iconic Kaiser-Friedrich Museum — where history, war, and precision collide. 🎯 Precision Warfare in Sniper Elite V2 Remastered…

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered | Ep. 3 - Kaiser-Friedrich Museum #SniperElite #WorldWarII #WWII

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual seated in the cab of a vintage truck. The person, who appears to be a man wearing a military-style jacket with patches on his sleeve and what looks like a cap or hat, seems to be taking a break from work as he leans out slightly through the open door window. His expression is serious, perhaps indicative of contemplation or fatigue.

Behind him in the truck bed are stacks of lumber, suggesting that this vehicle could be used for transporting building materials such as timber or plywood. The truck itself shows signs of wear and tear; its paintwork appears faded and there's visible rust on some parts of it.

The setting seems to be an industrial area with a clear sky above. In the background, structures like poles are faintly discernible but not in sharp detail due to perspective issues. There is also text at the top right corner which reads "Sawn lumber leaving the mill by truck" along with what appears to be some handwritten annotations.

The overall composition of this photograph evokes a sense of mid-20th-century industrial life, possibly during or after World War II when such scenes were common due to post-war reconstruction needs.

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an individual seated in the cab of a vintage truck. The person, who appears to be a man wearing a military-style jacket with patches on his sleeve and what looks like a cap or hat, seems to be taking a break from work as he leans out slightly through the open door window. His expression is serious, perhaps indicative of contemplation or fatigue. Behind him in the truck bed are stacks of lumber, suggesting that this vehicle could be used for transporting building materials such as timber or plywood. The truck itself shows signs of wear and tear; its paintwork appears faded and there's visible rust on some parts of it. The setting seems to be an industrial area with a clear sky above. In the background, structures like poles are faintly discernible but not in sharp detail due to perspective issues. There is also text at the top right corner which reads "Sawn lumber leaving the mill by truck" along with what appears to be some handwritten annotations. The overall composition of this photograph evokes a sense of mid-20th-century industrial life, possibly during or after World War II when such scenes were common due to post-war reconstruction needs.

Sawn lumber leaving the mill by truck. Keno, Klamath County, Oregon. General caption number 61

#KlamathCounty #Oregon #WorldWarII #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773351/

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Chilling map reveals 12 safest countries to flee to if nuclear WW3 breaks out following Iran attacks Nuclear war fears have risen to an all time high after the U.S launched strikes on Iranian military targets in what is being dubbed "Operation Epic Fury"

Since last year, the world has been engaged in the highest number of conflicts since #WorldWarII, so it's understandable that many of us are wondering what to do in the event of #WorldWarIII

Here is a list of the safest countries to move to, if the worst were to occur.
www.aol.com/articles/chi...

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The image shows a black and white photograph of an individual standing within the entrance area of what appears to be an unfinished wooden structure. The building is surrounded by an open field with sparse vegetation, indicative of rural or undeveloped land. Various construction materials such as lumber are visible on the ground around the site.

A child peers out from under a partially constructed roof that seems supported by metal framework and canvas. It's likely that they're residing within this makeshift shelter while work progresses on constructing more permanent housing nearby. The overall scene suggests hardship, displacement or temporary living conditions in what looks to be an ongoing building project amidst less developed surroundings.

The photograph captures the raw reality of human life during a time when people might have had limited access to stable housing and resources for construction due possibly economic constraints or environmental factors like natural disasters which can displace populations. It reflects themes such as resilience, adaptability in challenging circumstances and perhaps hints at socio-economic conditions that necessitated such living situations.

In the broader context of historical records, this could be indicative of events where large-scale movements led to temporary housing solutions until more durable structures were erected - pos [...]

The image shows a black and white photograph of an individual standing within the entrance area of what appears to be an unfinished wooden structure. The building is surrounded by an open field with sparse vegetation, indicative of rural or undeveloped land. Various construction materials such as lumber are visible on the ground around the site. A child peers out from under a partially constructed roof that seems supported by metal framework and canvas. It's likely that they're residing within this makeshift shelter while work progresses on constructing more permanent housing nearby. The overall scene suggests hardship, displacement or temporary living conditions in what looks to be an ongoing building project amidst less developed surroundings. The photograph captures the raw reality of human life during a time when people might have had limited access to stable housing and resources for construction due possibly economic constraints or environmental factors like natural disasters which can displace populations. It reflects themes such as resilience, adaptability in challenging circumstances and perhaps hints at socio-economic conditions that necessitated such living situations. In the broader context of historical records, this could be indicative of events where large-scale movements led to temporary housing solutions until more durable structures were erected - pos [...]

Family living in tent while building the house around them. Near Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon. See general caption number 47

#KlamathFalls #KlamathCounty #Oregon #DorotheaLange #American #WorldWarII #theGreatDepression #Lange #undefined […]

[Original post on mastodon.ozioso.online]

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Josephine Baker's Daring Double Life as a World War II Spy | HISTORY Using fame as a cover, the glamorous entertainer spied for the French Resistance against the Nazis in World War II.

Josephine Baker’s Daring Double Life as a World War II Spy

www.history.com/articles/jos...

#News #WorldNews #History #France #WorldWarll #Nazis #JosephineBaker #WorldWarII

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George Formby - When i'm cleaning windows
George Formby - When i'm cleaning windows YouTube video by Petey1308

#OTD #TDIH #March6, 1961 #RIP #GeorgeFormby. #Singers #Songwriters #Comedians #Actors #MusicHall #WorldWarII #WWII #WWIISky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfmA...

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GEORGE FORMBY: It Serves Me Right (I Shouldn't have Joined)
GEORGE FORMBY: It Serves Me Right (I Shouldn't have Joined) YouTube video by terencenunn35

#OTD #TDIH #March6, 1961 #RIP #GeorgeFormby. #Singers #Songwriters #Comedians #Actors #MusicHall #WorldWarII #WWII #WWIISky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_28m...

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George Formby - Imagine Me On The Maginot Line.
George Formby - Imagine Me On The Maginot Line. YouTube video by rockinkid58

#OTD #TDIH #March6, 1961 #RIP #GeorgeFormby. #Singers #Songwriters #Comedians #Actors #MusicHall #WorldWarII #WWII #WWIISky #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSSB...

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📚 Release Blitz & Giveaway ☞ The Girl with the List: Absolutely emotional, gripping and heartbreaking World War Two fiction by Shari J. Ryan The Girl with the List: Angsty World War Two fiction Novel by Author Shari J. Ryan, Giveaway, Amazon Kindle Unlimited Book Release, Emotional Novel

Auschwitz, 1944. Rosalie lifts her eyes from her list to the next prisoner in line—and her heart stops in shock. The man she loves stoops in front of her.

#sharijryan #historicalfiction #womensfiction #worldwarII #giveaway #ad #forewordpr

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a young boy standing in front of large bags filled with what appears to be grain or feed. The setting seems rural, likely on a farm given the wooden structure behind him which could serve as storage for farming equipment. His clothing suggests practicality; he wears overalls that are worn but suitable for manual labor.

The boy has blond hair and stands slightly off-center in front of a large bag with his hands tucked into his pockets, exuding an air of casual confidence or perhaps fatigue from work. The bags vary in size, suggesting they could contain different amounts of the grain or feed necessary for farming purposes.

There's text at the top right corner that reads "3-8 CH15," which might be a reference to a specific date and chapter number within a larger collection or document, possibly related to farm management during World War II era. The overall mood is somber yet resilient; it reflects on everyday life for farmers.

In terms of context provided by the caption, this photo seems linked with one from Dorothea Lange's archives concerning young boys in Malheur County, Oregon likely around 1942-3 during WWII when many families were affected due to wartime agricultural production and labor shortages.

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a young boy standing in front of large bags filled with what appears to be grain or feed. The setting seems rural, likely on a farm given the wooden structure behind him which could serve as storage for farming equipment. His clothing suggests practicality; he wears overalls that are worn but suitable for manual labor. The boy has blond hair and stands slightly off-center in front of a large bag with his hands tucked into his pockets, exuding an air of casual confidence or perhaps fatigue from work. The bags vary in size, suggesting they could contain different amounts of the grain or feed necessary for farming purposes. There's text at the top right corner that reads "3-8 CH15," which might be a reference to a specific date and chapter number within a larger collection or document, possibly related to farm management during World War II era. The overall mood is somber yet resilient; it reflects on everyday life for farmers. In terms of context provided by the caption, this photo seems linked with one from Dorothea Lange's archives concerning young boys in Malheur County, Oregon likely around 1942-3 during WWII when many families were affected due to wartime agricultural production and labor shortages.

Untitled photo, possibly related to: One of the younger Cleaver boys on new farm in Malheur County, Oregon

#MalheurCounty #Oregon #WorldWarII #DorotheaLanges #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017773841/

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Tom Hanks' Epic New 20-Part World War II Series Sets Release Date Tom Hanks' new WW2 series, World War II with Tom Hanks has set a release date on the History channel.

Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVNews #TomHanks #WorldWarII Tom Hanks' Epic New 20-Part World War II Series Sets Release Date

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Рейд британських командос — Сусіди. Post by Сусіди.

Рейд британських командос
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#ДругаСвітоваВійна #ЛофотенськіОстрови #БританськіКомандос #ВоєннаІсторія #Норвегія1941
#WorldWarII #LofotenIslands #BritishCommandos #MilitaryHistory #Norway1941

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An Ultra-Violent WWII Sequel Just Toppled a $225M Sci-Fi Giant One of the most violent WW2 movies of the last 10 years just made a $225M sci-fi tentpole extinct on streaming.

Movie TV Tech Geeks #MovieNews #Sisu #SisuRoadtoRevenge #WorldWarII An Ultra-Violent WWII Sequel Just Toppled a $225M Sci-Fi Giant

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A new book focuses on a queer, Black, WWII-era translator who risked safety for love: https://n.pr/4l2ylww | NPR (02/12/2026)
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#Translator #Translation #Queer #Black #History #WorldWarII

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