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Bensen32 @Bensen32 (28658) • United States 30 Aug 20

I just finished watching a documentary called The Conscientious Objector. The story is about a man named Desmond Doss who served in the US Army in World War II. Due to his religion he refused to touch a weapon but wanted to serve...

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Canada gives a "Thanks For Trying" badge

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 10 Jul 20

Well, they did in WWII atleast. Those who enlisted to fight but were otherwise deemed unfit were given badges to recognize their willingness. There was a proposed design for the badge which was meant to be gold or rhodium plated...

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You may not have noticed this bit of history right in front of your face

AmberLynn @ScribbledAdNauseum (104615) • United States 10 Jan 20

Chances are, you probably haven't been to London. However, I am sure that there's a pretty good percentage of people here who have been, or are considering going to London. If you've been to London you may have seen these pieces...

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When People Don't Think Before they Post....

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 13 Jun 19

I saw a Facebook post from the amusement park, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. They announced a special for Military Veterans. They have a few Military Appreciation Days where currently serving and veterans get in free. They also...

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Movie watch Time: A Bridge Too Far: War Movie(1977)

Ptrikha_2 @ptrikha_2 (49753) • India 19 Oct 18

So finally I was able to watch this war movie "A Bridge Too Far(1977)" with some good stars. One of them - Sean Connery, and some others were Gene Hackman, Robert Redford, Michael Caine. Let me tell you it might not be as good as...

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Fighter Plane WWII

Bojel @jobelbojel (36796) • Philippines 8 Oct 18

This plane was said to be used in the war between the US and Japan. The town of Lingayen is famous in the province of Pangasinan because of its part in the world history. General Douglas MacArthur made history when he landed...

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Today in History

Valerie J. Routhieaux @just4him (323168) • Green Bay, Wisconsin 14 Aug 18

A murder in the Scottish highlands in 1040 A.D. inspires Shakespeare to write a tragedy. Macbeth led an expedition into his rivals lands in the highlands to slay Duncan I, who happens to be his cousin. Something I didn't know...

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Book Review: "CodeTalker" By Chester Nez

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 19 Nov 17

Here's a book review for the book "Codetalker" by Chester Nez - a real life Navajo Code Talker during WWII. So I had seen this audiobook up at my local library for awhile, and seeing as I was low on audiobooks, I decided to try...

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New Call of Duty

Bensen32 @Bensen32 (28658) • United States 28 Aug 17

So they are coming out with yet another Call of Duty, this time it is covering WWII. The official release date is not till November 5th but if you preorder it, you can get in on the open beta. So I preordered it this weekend and...

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the true horrors of life

Elizabeth @Poppylicious (11134) • United Kingdom 22 Jul 17

I love a good horror film. The best horror films are those that you believe could happen in real life, those based on psychology or mental health rather than supernatural elements. But the most horrific *horror* films are...

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WW II

Marijn krottje @Marijn (278) 23 Jan 17

World war II we all know there where many many victims that died during WWII. With the atomic bomings on Hiroshima that also killed many people. And so many people that died in the army. And the jews in the prison Camps. 11...

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Excellent movie: The Imitation Game

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 8 Jan 17

While we were housebound by the Great Blizzard (well, actually a couple inches of blizzard), we watched the best movie: The Imitation Game. It's a true story about the man who broke the Enigma code of the Germans during World War...

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It's Getting Scary Out There

egdcltd @egdcltd (12059) 21 Dec 16

A world recovering from a global financial meltdown. A world in which extremist and far right politicians and parties are blaming society's ills on single segments, who are different in some way. A world in which nationalism is on...

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Auschwitz: The Nazis And the Final Solution

freak369 @freak369 (5112) • United States 8 Sep 16

This originally started out as a BBC mini series shown once a week for six weeks; they combined it into an omnibus then released it on DVD. Most public libraries have his set to lend but you can set your DVR's to record the...

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Her Horrors of war

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 10 Aug 16

There are moments were grandma and I talk about things about the past she rarely talks about. Until this morning I ask her about the experience she had during World War II, she cried a little when she told me the story. When she...

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Now that I'm Over 50s...Visit Amsterdam

PsalmOneCares @everwonderwhy (7355) 3 Aug 16

I have many reasons to do what I've always dreamed of. One, to visit Amsterdam, Neitherlands, to see Anne Frank's House. But then again, I'm not sure if it's safe there, being near Germany under Angela Merkel's open-border...

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I miss you dad

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 25 Jul 16

My dad has been gone since 1996. He was a WWII vet. He served overseas in France and Germany. Dad suffered with extreme anxiety and he had major anger issues. Most of his problems stemmed from how he was raised but some also...

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Yummy

marcyaz @Marcyaz (35316) • United States 3 Jun 16

Today is National Doughnut Day. Are you eating a doughnut today? Did you know this day honors the Salvation Army when they first served their doughnuts in 1917. During World War II the Salvation Army women were sent to the...

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Memorial Day isn't a holiday for everyone........

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117238) • El Paso, Texas 30 May 16

For many it means remembering those they'd lost due to wars that've happened in the past. Many families lost loved ones in WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam, those were the wars I'm more familiar with and now we have added to...

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Infamy

AnjaP @Rollo1 (16676) • Boston, Massachusetts 7 Dec 15

December 7, 1941 - a day that will live in infamy. Ever wonder where infamy is? I wonder if it is always December 7th or if there are other days there? I could think of some days that should be sent to live in infamy....

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