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Why German soldiers feared American troops by the end of WWII

During World War II, German soldiers believed American troops were weak and inexperienced. This film follows how that belief collapsed through combat, from North Africa to Normandy and the final ...
The Independent

German president to visit WWII bombing site as Europe seeks to bolster united front against Russia

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s pilgrimage commemorates the ...
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German president visits WWII UK bombing site amid unity against Russia

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to UK is the first by a German head of state in 27 years. A wreath is laid on behalf of Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier [right] and his wife, ...
Military.com

German Officer Sacrificed His Life Trying to Save an American Soldier in the WWII Battle of Hurtgen Forest

During the bloody battle for Hurtgen Forest in late 1944, a 23-year-old German lieutenant heard a wounded American soldier crying for help in a minefield. Lt. Friedrich Lengfeld ordered his men not to ...
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You missed these genius WWII uniform details in "Fury"

The movie Fury hides an unbelievable amount of WWII uniform detail in plain sight. From shrimp-net helmet covers to tanker jackets, captured German gear, cut-down overcoats, patched-up field jackets, ...