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1939–1945: global campaigns and the war’s enduring legacy.
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Wurtulla Beach woke up to a blast from 1945!
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American and British warships and aircraft unleashed their fury on USS Klakring
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5 Of The Highest-Flying Combat Aircraft Of WWII
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USS Pennsylvania and USS Wyoming Complete Hull Swap
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250kg Second World War-era bomb found in Budapest’s agglomeration
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American warship opens fire with main gun
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The Handley Page Victor: Nuclear Bomber Turned Tanker
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