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Life & Tech

Peaky Blinders title card hidden in credits has touching meaning

The article discusses the significance of a mid-credits title card in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' that references a historical bombing in Birmingham.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Nazis honored in EU countryโ€™s capital

Hundreds commemorated Latvian soldiers who served in a Nazi unit during a controversial march in Riga.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Due to a bomb from the war, at least 18,000 people had to be evacuated in Dresden

At least 18,000 people were evacuated from downtown Dresden due to the discovery of a 250-kilogram World War II bomb.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Why countless Nazis were welcomed to Canada after WW2

The article discusses Canada's post-WW2 history of allowing numerous Nazis to settle in the country, often without facing consequences for their actions during the war.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

US snubs British Falklands forces with 'staggering' claim โ€“ 'Not since WW2'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth made an inaccurate claim about the sinking of an enemy ship, disregarding the historical sinking of the General Belgrano during the Falklands War.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
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National & Local

Secrets of the WW2 Home Front and the Blitz uncovered in major update

A new book reveals previously unseen photographs and insights about the Blitz in Cheshire during World War II, highlighting the efforts of local police in documenting the bomb damage.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
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Life & Tech

'Chilling' WW2 film is a 'brutal masterpiece' now streaming free on Channel 4

The WW2 film 'The Zone of Interest' is now available for free on Channel 4 and has received critical acclaim for its unique approach to storytelling during the Holocaust.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Photos of Nazi Atrocities Appeared on eBay - Now Greece Demands Them Back

Greece is set to reclaim a World War II-era photo collection showcasing Nazi atrocities after it appeared for sale on eBay.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: The Ministry of Culture is initiating the acquisition of photographic documents

The Greek Ministry of Culture is taking steps to acquire photographs depicting the last moments of 200 patriots before their execution in Kaisariani on May 1, 1944, which were recently listed on eBay.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Charitsis on Kaisariani: Crucial for the photographs to come under the ownership of the Greek state

A. Charitsis emphasized the importance of acquiring historical photographs related to a WWII massacre in Kaisariani, stating they belong to the Greek people.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Shooting Range of Kaisariani, May Day of '44...

On May 1, 1944, 200 Greek patriots, predominantly communists, were executed by the Nazis in retaliation for the killing of a German officer, marking a tragic event during the German occupation of Greece.

Feb 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Quartermaster General WW2": Rewrite History

The article discusses the extensive influence of World War II themes in popular culture, particularly in board games.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'My uncle was kidnapped by Nazis โ€“ 85 years later, we inherited ยฃ100,000'

Jozef Domanski's family inherited ยฃ100,000 from his estate, 85 years after he was kidnapped by Nazis and forced into labor in Germany during World War II.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

"Sickle Cut" Plan: The Legend of Hitler's Generals

The article explores the 'Sickle Cut' plan developed by the Nazis during World War II, which led to the rapid defeat of Allied forces in 1940.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

She was a heroine and the greatest Hungarian actress of the 40s. The Gestapo tortured her for months

Katalin Karรกdy, a renowned Hungarian actress and humanitarian, risked her life during WWII to save persecuted Jews while achieving immense fame in the arts during the 1930s and 40s.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Crime & Justice

They called him the Angel of Death. One of the greatest monsters died free

Josef Mengele, known as the Angel of Death, was a German doctor and SS officer notorious for conducting inhumane medical experiments on prisoners in Auschwitz during World War II, leaving a dark legacy in medical history and humanity.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Daughter of Jews, became the only Dutch woman executed for collaborating with the Nazis

On January 14, 1948, Ans van Dijk was executed by firing squad in Amsterdam for collaborating with the Nazis, becoming the only Dutch woman to face such a fate.

Jan 16 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Scene from 'Saving Private Ryan' that shocked even the actors

A scene from 'Saving Private Ryan' is noted for its shocking realism and has influenced many war films and series, reflecting Steven Spielberg's deep interest in war history.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Horror deaths of hundreds of sailors eaten alive in sick shark feeding frenzy

In a tragic incident from July 1945, after the USS Indianapolis sank, hundreds of sailors faced deadly shark attacks while awaiting rescue, with only 316 survivors from an original crew of 900.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
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World

Hitler's Secret Cards and Gifts of Stolen Goods to Evil Henchman During WW2

Newly uncovered letters and cards from Adolf Hitler reveal how he rewarded a prominent Nazi enforcer with stolen goods during World War II.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'Must-watch' war film starring Hollywood legends on BBC tonight

The BBC is airing 'The Guns of Navarone', a classic war adventure film featuring a team of WW2 Allied saboteurs, notable for its extensive sets and strong performances.

Jan 3 โ€ข 07:00 UTC

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