Unresolved Dokdo/Takeshima Issue Continues to Stir Controversy
14 Jul 2008
The possession of the Dokdo/Takeshima islands were not clearly defined after the Korean independence from Japan after WW2, and the issue continues to harm Korean-Japanese relations today.
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14 Jul 2008
The possession of the Dokdo/Takeshima islands were not clearly defined after the Korean independence from Japan after WW2, and the issue continues to harm Korean-Japanese relations today.
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Hunting Nazi Doctor Heim
9 Jul 2008
War criminal Aribert Heim is said to be in Chile or Argentina, and Nazi Hunter travelled to South America to raise awareness to aid his capture.
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9 Jul 2008
War criminal Aribert Heim is said to be in Chile or Argentina, and Nazi Hunter travelled to South America to raise awareness to aid his capture.
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New Photo Galleries Established at ww2db.com
30 Jun 2008
WW2DB.com galleries have been expanded to include photographs of vehicles, weapons, and those taken recently.
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30 Jun 2008
WW2DB.com galleries have been expanded to include photographs of vehicles, weapons, and those taken recently.
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British Flight Marked Anniversary of Dambuster Raid
16 May 2008
A flight by a Lancaster bomber marked the 65th Anniversary of the famous Dambuster Raid and the lost of the 53 crewmembers who were lost during Operation Chastise.
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16 May 2008
A flight by a Lancaster bomber marked the 65th Anniversary of the famous Dambuster Raid and the lost of the 53 crewmembers who were lost during Operation Chastise.
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WW2 Libel Case in Japan Dismissed
28 Mar 2008
The libel case against Nobel Prize winning author Kenzaburo Oe had been thrown out by Japanese judges. Oe is now free of the accusation that he falsified Japanese's war time past.
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28 Mar 2008
The libel case against Nobel Prize winning author Kenzaburo Oe had been thrown out by Japanese judges. Oe is now free of the accusation that he falsified Japanese's war time past.
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Midway Today
26 Mar 2008
BBC environment correspondent David Shukman reported on what Midway looked like 60-some years after the namesake battle.
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26 Mar 2008
BBC environment correspondent David Shukman reported on what Midway looked like 60-some years after the namesake battle.
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Wrecks of Kormoran and Sydney Found off Australia
19 Mar 2008
66 years after the sinkings, the wreck of the German merchant raider Kormoran and Australian light cruiser Sydney were finally located.
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19 Mar 2008
66 years after the sinkings, the wreck of the German merchant raider Kormoran and Australian light cruiser Sydney were finally located.
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Belgium to Pay $170m for Nazi-era Looting
12 Mar 2008
Belgian government and banks agreed to compensate victims of the WW2-era collaboration policies.
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12 Mar 2008
Belgian government and banks agreed to compensate victims of the WW2-era collaboration policies.
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Frozen WW2-era Airman Identified
11 Mar 2008
Cadet Ernest G. Munn became missing after his aircraft crashed in California, United States on 18 Nov 1942. His remains were finally found in 2007 and identified recently.
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11 Mar 2008
Cadet Ernest G. Munn became missing after his aircraft crashed in California, United States on 18 Nov 1942. His remains were finally found in 2007 and identified recently.
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Death Photo of Ernie Pyle Found
4 Feb 2008
After 60 years, the photograph of Ernie Pyle's death finally surfaced.
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4 Feb 2008
After 60 years, the photograph of Ernie Pyle's death finally surfaced.
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Passing of Iwo Jima Flag Raiser Raymond Jacobs
4 Feb 2008
Raymond Jacobs, among the group to raise the first flag atop Mount Suribachi, passed away at the age of 82.
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4 Feb 2008
Raymond Jacobs, among the group to raise the first flag atop Mount Suribachi, passed away at the age of 82.
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'Hitler's Lost Fleet' Found in Black Sea
3 Feb 2008
Three German submarines, stranded in the Black Sea and forced to scuttle in 1944, are found off Turkey.
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3 Feb 2008
Three German submarines, stranded in the Black Sea and forced to scuttle in 1944, are found off Turkey.
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WW2DB Feature Articles at seopher.com, Part 4
25 Jan 2008
The fourth and final part of a series written by C. Peter Chen of ww2db.com for seopher.com briefly describes ww2db's monetization methods.
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25 Jan 2008
The fourth and final part of a series written by C. Peter Chen of ww2db.com for seopher.com briefly describes ww2db's monetization methods.
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WW2DB Feature Articles at seopher.com, Part 3
24 Jan 2008
The third of the four-part series written by C. Peter Chen of ww2db.com for seopher.com focuses how he used link building to grow ww2db's readership.
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24 Jan 2008
The third of the four-part series written by C. Peter Chen of ww2db.com for seopher.com focuses how he used link building to grow ww2db's readership.
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WW2DB Feature Articles at seopher.com, Part 2
23 Jan 2008
In this second installment in a four-part series on seopher.com, WW2DB shares its successful search engine optimization strategy which lands WW2DB on the first page of Google search results for popular keywords such as "Battle of Iwo Jima" and others.
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23 Jan 2008
In this second installment in a four-part series on seopher.com, WW2DB shares its successful search engine optimization strategy which lands WW2DB on the first page of Google search results for popular keywords such as "Battle of Iwo Jima" and others.
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WW2DB Feature Articles at seopher.com, Part 1
22 Jan 2008
WW2DB.com shares its secrets on seopher.com on building a successful niche site in this first of a four-part series.
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22 Jan 2008
WW2DB.com shares its secrets on seopher.com on building a successful niche site in this first of a four-part series.
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Audio Book Giveaway
14 Jan 2008
WW2DB is giving away a copy of Andrew Nagorski's The Greatest Battle audio book for one lucky winner! Hurry, the deadline for entries is 31 Jan 2008!
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14 Jan 2008
WW2DB is giving away a copy of Andrew Nagorski's The Greatest Battle audio book for one lucky winner! Hurry, the deadline for entries is 31 Jan 2008!
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Social Bookmark Your Favorite WW2DB Pages
4 Jan 2008
WW2DB is now ready for your favorite social bookmarking sites such as Digg, Facebook, StumbleUpon, and others.
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4 Jan 2008
WW2DB is now ready for your favorite social bookmarking sites such as Digg, Facebook, StumbleUpon, and others.
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WW2DB's Third Anniversary
29 Dec 2007
The World War II Database website celebrates its third anniversary on 29 Dec 2007
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29 Dec 2007
The World War II Database website celebrates its third anniversary on 29 Dec 2007
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70th Anniversary of the Rape of Nanjing
13 Dec 2007
70 years have passed since the Japanese committed the series of atrocities that came to be known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Rape of Nanjing.
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13 Dec 2007
70 years have passed since the Japanese committed the series of atrocities that came to be known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Rape of Nanjing.
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WW2DB Unveils Yet Another New Feature
13 Nov 2007
After establishing the Operations section less than one month prior, World War II Database website is unveiling yet another new subsection: WW2 historical documents
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13 Nov 2007
After establishing the Operations section less than one month prior, World War II Database website is unveiling yet another new subsection: WW2 historical documents
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Passing of Hiroshima Bomber Paul Tibbets
1 Nov 2007
US Army Air Forces pilot Paul Tibbets, Hiroshima bomber, passed away at the age of 92.
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1 Nov 2007
US Army Air Forces pilot Paul Tibbets, Hiroshima bomber, passed away at the age of 92.
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WW2DB.com Unveils New Feature
19 Oct 2007
World War II Database website is unveiling a new subsection: a list of operations and projects that took place in WW2
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19 Oct 2007
World War II Database website is unveiling a new subsection: a list of operations and projects that took place in WW2
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Passing of Doolittle Raider Nolan Herndon
12 Oct 2007
US Army Air Forces navigator-bombardier Nolan Herndon, veteran of the famed Doolittle Raid in 1942, passed away at the age of 88.
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12 Oct 2007
US Army Air Forces navigator-bombardier Nolan Herndon, veteran of the famed Doolittle Raid in 1942, passed away at the age of 88.
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German Government to Compensate Ghetto Workers
20 Sep 2007
More than 60 years after the end of the Nazi regime, the German government agreed to pay those from the Jewish ghettos who were forced to work during WW2.
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20 Sep 2007
More than 60 years after the end of the Nazi regime, the German government agreed to pay those from the Jewish ghettos who were forced to work during WW2.
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Japanese Prime Minister Hailed Indian Freedom Fighter/Collaborator
24 Aug 2007
During a visit to Kolkatta, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hailed the work of Subhash Chandra Bose, an Indian freedom fighter against British colonial policies while also being a collaborator of imperialist Japan during WW2.
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24 Aug 2007
During a visit to Kolkatta, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hailed the work of Subhash Chandra Bose, an Indian freedom fighter against British colonial policies while also being a collaborator of imperialist Japan during WW2.
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Passing of Photographer Joe O'Donnell
14 Aug 2007
Joseph O'Donnell, who was among those to first document the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a camera, died in his home in Nashville, Tennessee, United States at the age of 85.
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14 Aug 2007
Joseph O'Donnell, who was among those to first document the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a camera, died in his home in Nashville, Tennessee, United States at the age of 85.
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Japan Changes Iwo Jima Pronunciation to Ioto
20 Jun 2007
Japan changed the pronunciation of the name Iwo Jima to the pre-WW2 Ioto at the urging of its original inhabitants.
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20 Jun 2007
Japan changed the pronunciation of the name Iwo Jima to the pre-WW2 Ioto at the urging of its original inhabitants.
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WW2-era Japanese Sailors to Stay in Wreck
22 May 2007
The bodies of two WW2-era Japanese sailors inside a submarine wreck off Sydney will remain on eternal patrol.
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22 May 2007
The bodies of two WW2-era Japanese sailors inside a submarine wreck off Sydney will remain on eternal patrol.
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Potential New Evidence on WW2 Sex Slaves
11 May 2007
A Japanese journalist reported that new findings from the Dutch government archives included proof that the Japanese military forced women to work as sex slaves during WW2.
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11 May 2007
A Japanese journalist reported that new findings from the Dutch government archives included proof that the Japanese military forced women to work as sex slaves during WW2.
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KLM Accused of Helping Nazis Flee
8 May 2007
The Dutch airline KLM, now part of Air France, is facing calls for an inquiry into reports that it helped Nazi war criminals escape to Argentina after World War II.
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8 May 2007
The Dutch airline KLM, now part of Air France, is facing calls for an inquiry into reports that it helped Nazi war criminals escape to Argentina after World War II.
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Japanese Prime Minister on Sex Slaves, Constitution
27 Apr 2007
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explains his "misunderstood" comments about Japan's use of sex slaves during WW2. At home, he leads the effort to revise Japan's constitution to allow Japan to become more active in the international community.
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27 Apr 2007
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe explains his "misunderstood" comments about Japan's use of sex slaves during WW2. At home, he leads the effort to revise Japan's constitution to allow Japan to become more active in the international community.
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WW2DB Salutes Kurt Vonnegut
13 Apr 2007
WW2DB salutes one of the America's most loved novelists.
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13 Apr 2007
WW2DB salutes one of the America's most loved novelists.
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Remains of WW2 Airmen Identified
11 Apr 2007
Remains of ten American airmen were found and identified after being on the MIA list for 63 years.
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11 Apr 2007
Remains of ten American airmen were found and identified after being on the MIA list for 63 years.
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Hitler to be Removed from G8 Host's Honorary Citizen List
2 Apr 2007
Two months away from the annual G8 summit, this year's host realizes Adolf Hitler remains on its list of honorary citizens.
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2 Apr 2007
Two months away from the annual G8 summit, this year's host realizes Adolf Hitler remains on its list of honorary citizens.
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Japan's Ruling Party to Investigate Use of Sex Slaves During WW2
7 Mar 2007
Following last week's controversial comments by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's rule party will hold a new inquiry into the use of sex slaves during WW2.
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7 Mar 2007
Following last week's controversial comments by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's rule party will hold a new inquiry into the use of sex slaves during WW2.
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Japan Refuses Sex Slave Apology
5 Mar 2007
Prime Minister Abe said the government will not issue another apology for the use of sex slaves in the WW2-era.
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5 Mar 2007
Prime Minister Abe said the government will not issue another apology for the use of sex slaves in the WW2-era.
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Letters from Iwo Jima Wins Oscar for Sound Editing
26 Feb 2007
Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima follows the Golden Globe Best Foreign Language Film honor with an Academy Award for Sound Editing.
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26 Feb 2007
Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima follows the Golden Globe Best Foreign Language Film honor with an Academy Award for Sound Editing.
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New Film on Kamikaze to Be Released in Japan on 12 May 2007
25 Feb 2007
New film on special attack pilots, written by Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara, is to be released in Japan on 12 May 2007
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25 Feb 2007
New film on special attack pilots, written by Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara, is to be released in Japan on 12 May 2007
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A New Book on the History of Poland
17 Feb 2007
WW2DB.com contributor John Radzilowski presents a complete history of Poland from the Slavic origins to the death of John Paul II in a clear and readable format.
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17 Feb 2007
WW2DB.com contributor John Radzilowski presents a complete history of Poland from the Slavic origins to the death of John Paul II in a clear and readable format.
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Letters from Iwo Jima Nominated for Four Academy Awards
31 Jan 2007
After winning Best Foreign Language Film honor at the Golden Globe, Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima is now nominated for four Academy Awards.
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31 Jan 2007
After winning Best Foreign Language Film honor at the Golden Globe, Clint Eastwood's Letters from Iwo Jima is now nominated for four Academy Awards.
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Germany Pushes for Ban on Holocaust Denial
15 Jan 2007
Germany hopes to make Holocaust denial a crime across the EU as part of a package of laws it wants to introduce during its presidency of the bloc.
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15 Jan 2007
Germany hopes to make Holocaust denial a crime across the EU as part of a package of laws it wants to introduce during its presidency of the bloc.
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WW2 and Art
1 Jan 2007
One of the lessor known aspects of World War II is the art inspired by it; many of the artwork can be found online.
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1 Jan 2007
One of the lessor known aspects of World War II is the art inspired by it; many of the artwork can be found online.
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WW2 Veteran and Former US President Gerald Ford Passed Away
27 Dec 2006
Gerald R. Ford, the WW2 veteran and the 38th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 93.
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27 Dec 2006
Gerald R. Ford, the WW2 veteran and the 38th president of the United States, passed away at the age of 93.
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Television Program on Flags of Our Fathers and Letters from Iwo Jima
20 Nov 2006
A television program on the movie Flags of Our Fathers will air in Japan on 23 Nov and 25 Nov 2006
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20 Nov 2006
A television program on the movie Flags of Our Fathers will air in Japan on 23 Nov and 25 Nov 2006
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New Documentary on Battle off Samar
16 Nov 2006
A new documentary on the Battle off Samar is to be broadcast on 5 Jan 2007 at 2200 EST on the History Channel.
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16 Nov 2006
A new documentary on the Battle off Samar is to be broadcast on 5 Jan 2007 at 2200 EST on the History Channel.
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WW2DB's new photo gallery
27 Sep 2006
With thumbnails, paging, and search, the photo gallery at WW2DB is now better than ever!
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27 Sep 2006
With thumbnails, paging, and search, the photo gallery at WW2DB is now better than ever!
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Holocaust Survivors Reunited After 65 Years
26 Sep 2006
Siblings separated since the Holocaust were reunited today after 65 years, brought together by Yad Vashem Holocaust authority's database.
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26 Sep 2006
Siblings separated since the Holocaust were reunited today after 65 years, brought together by Yad Vashem Holocaust authority's database.
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Hitler's Watercolors Up for Auction
26 Sep 2006
WW1-era watercolors painted by Adolf Hitler are up for auction in England today.
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26 Sep 2006
WW1-era watercolors painted by Adolf Hitler are up for auction in England today.
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Joe Rosenthal's Passing
20 Aug 2006
Joe Rosenthal, famed photographer of the Iwo Jima flag raising, died at the age of 94 in California, United States.
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20 Aug 2006
Joe Rosenthal, famed photographer of the Iwo Jima flag raising, died at the age of 94 in California, United States.
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WW2-era Aircraft Carrier Possibly Located
2 Aug 2006
Graf Zeppelin, the missing German aircraft carrier, may have been found off the Polish port of Wladyslawowo.
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2 Aug 2006
Graf Zeppelin, the missing German aircraft carrier, may have been found off the Polish port of Wladyslawowo.
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US Naval War College Chose Shattered Sword
18 Jun 2006
Jonathan Parshall and Tony Tully's book on Battle of Midway has been chosen by the United States Naval War College for use with its currculum.
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18 Jun 2006
Jonathan Parshall and Tony Tully's book on Battle of Midway has been chosen by the United States Naval War College for use with its currculum.
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Hitler Suicide Site Marked
8 Jun 2006
For the first time since the war, the location of Adolf Hitler's bunker, where he committed suicide on 30 Apr 1945, was marked.
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8 Jun 2006
For the first time since the war, the location of Adolf Hitler's bunker, where he committed suicide on 30 Apr 1945, was marked.
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Remember the Sacrifice at Normandy
6 Jun 2006
On this 62nd anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, let us remember those brave men who sacrificed their lives to defeat the Nazi regime.
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6 Jun 2006
On this 62nd anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, let us remember those brave men who sacrificed their lives to defeat the Nazi regime.
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Archive of Nazi War Crime Records to be Opened to Public
16 May 2006
An 11-nation commission in charge of the vast Nazi German archive documenting war crimes have agreed to open it up to public access.
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16 May 2006
An 11-nation commission in charge of the vast Nazi German archive documenting war crimes have agreed to open it up to public access.
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Former Japanese WW2 Soldier Found in Ukraine
18 Apr 2006
A Japanese ex-soldier who disappeared after World War II was found in Ukraine.
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18 Apr 2006
A Japanese ex-soldier who disappeared after World War II was found in Ukraine.
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Satellite Images of Mulberry Harbor
20 Mar 2006
Remains of Mulberry Harbor B off Gold Beach seen on Google Maps satellite photos.
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20 Mar 2006
Remains of Mulberry Harbor B off Gold Beach seen on Google Maps satellite photos.
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Contributions of WW2 Women Journalists
17 Mar 2006
Do you know who are Therese Bonney and Toni Frissell?
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17 Mar 2006
Do you know who are Therese Bonney and Toni Frissell?
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Holocaust Denier Jailed
20 Feb 2006
British Holocaust denier David Irving has been found guilty in Vienna and sentenced to three years in prison.
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20 Feb 2006
British Holocaust denier David Irving has been found guilty in Vienna and sentenced to three years in prison.
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Shattered Sword Published
15 Nov 2005
The long awaited book Shattered Sword is at your neighborhood bookstore!
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15 Nov 2005
The long awaited book Shattered Sword is at your neighborhood bookstore!
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Yamato Movie Releasing Soon
5 Nov 2005
A new Japanese film about the WW2 era battleship Yamato will be released in Dec 2005
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5 Nov 2005
A new Japanese film about the WW2 era battleship Yamato will be released in Dec 2005
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The passing of Simon Wiesenthal
20 Sep 2005
Simon Wiesenthal has died in Vienna at the age of 96. He was among the most famous post-war Nazi hunters.
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20 Sep 2005
Simon Wiesenthal has died in Vienna at the age of 96. He was among the most famous post-war Nazi hunters.
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New Book on Midway Available for Pre-Order
13 Sep 2005
Shattered Sword is now available for pre-order!
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13 Sep 2005
Shattered Sword is now available for pre-order!
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Aerial Photos of WW2 Era Germany
9 Sep 2005
Aerial photographs of WW2 era Germany found inside an old book.
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9 Sep 2005
Aerial photographs of WW2 era Germany found inside an old book.
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Support Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
6 Sep 2005
Please help the American Red Cross provide hurricane relief to those affected.
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6 Sep 2005
Please help the American Red Cross provide hurricane relief to those affected.
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Looking for Photo of Berlin Holocaust Memorial
27 Aug 2005
WW2DB is looking for the donation of high resolution photographs of the Holocaust Museum in Berlin.
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27 Aug 2005
WW2DB is looking for the donation of high resolution photographs of the Holocaust Museum in Berlin.
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60 Years After the Nagasaki Attack
8 Aug 2005
The Japanese city of Nagasaki is preparing to mark the 60th anniversary of its destruction by a US atomic bomb at the end of World War Two.
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8 Aug 2005
The Japanese city of Nagasaki is preparing to mark the 60th anniversary of its destruction by a US atomic bomb at the end of World War Two.
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Account of a Nagasaki Survivor
8 Aug 2005
Akiko Seitelbach was 22 years old, and working at Mitsubishi Electrical as a volunteer, when the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki.
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8 Aug 2005
Akiko Seitelbach was 22 years old, and working at Mitsubishi Electrical as a volunteer, when the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki.
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Recruiting For Possible New Project
23 Jul 2005
We're possibly looking into using the same database model to host another history-related website!
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23 Jul 2005
We're possibly looking into using the same database model to host another history-related website!
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Last of WW2 Comanche Code Talkers Dies
22 Jul 2005
The last of the Commanche code talkers, Charles Chibitty, passes away at the age of 83.
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22 Jul 2005
The last of the Commanche code talkers, Charles Chibitty, passes away at the age of 83.
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Eyewitness to the First Atomic Blast Remembers
16 Jul 2005
One of the very few remaining eyewitnesses of the first atomic blast in New Mexico on 16 Jul 1945 remembers the awe and horror.
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16 Jul 2005
One of the very few remaining eyewitnesses of the first atomic blast in New Mexico on 16 Jul 1945 remembers the awe and horror.
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Commemoration Day in London
12 Jul 2005
A Lancaster bomber dropped one million poppies on the crowd at the Mall outside Buckingham Palace in London to commemorate the end of WW2 60 years ago.
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12 Jul 2005
A Lancaster bomber dropped one million poppies on the crowd at the Mall outside Buckingham Palace in London to commemorate the end of WW2 60 years ago.
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Emperor Akihito Visits Saipan
27 Jun 2005
Emperor Akihito has arrived on the island of Saipan to pay respects at a memorial to the country's war dead.
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27 Jun 2005
Emperor Akihito has arrived on the island of Saipan to pay respects at a memorial to the country's war dead.
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Censored Nagasaki Report Published
20 Jun 2005
Censored stories written by an American journalist who sneaked into Japan soon after Nagasaki was leveled by a U.S. atomic bomb have surfaced six decades later.
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20 Jun 2005
Censored stories written by an American journalist who sneaked into Japan soon after Nagasaki was leveled by a U.S. atomic bomb have surfaced six decades later.
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Nazi-era Shelter to be Revamped
17 Jun 2005
A vast Nazi-era air raid shelter too tough to tear down is to be revamped as an art gallery and luxury penthouse.
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17 Jun 2005
A vast Nazi-era air raid shelter too tough to tear down is to be revamped as an art gallery and luxury penthouse.
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June 6 in WW2 History
6 Jun 2005
Today, June 6, is a date that holds tremendous importance in WW2 history. We salute the heroes that made today a date to remember.
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6 Jun 2005
Today, June 6, is a date that holds tremendous importance in WW2 history. We salute the heroes that made today a date to remember.
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WW2-era Japanese Soldiers Found in Jungle
27 May 2005
Japanese officials are investigating claims that two men living in jungle in the Philippines are Japanese soldiers left behind after World War II.
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27 May 2005
Japanese officials are investigating claims that two men living in jungle in the Philippines are Japanese soldiers left behind after World War II.
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Japan to End Sex Slave Fund
24 May 2005
Japan has announced the closure of a fund set up to help women from neighbouring countries forced into military brothels during World War II.
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24 May 2005
Japan has announced the closure of a fund set up to help women from neighbouring countries forced into military brothels during World War II.
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Yamato Being "Rebuilt" for Upcoming Movie
14 May 2005
Sixty years after the end of World War II, a large section of the great battleship Yamato is being resurrected at a shipyard in Hiroshima, Japan.
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14 May 2005
Sixty years after the end of World War II, a large section of the great battleship Yamato is being resurrected at a shipyard in Hiroshima, Japan.
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Russia 'Mocking' WWII Ceremonies
6 May 2005
Russian plans to mark 60 years since the end of World War II will make a mockery of the occasion, world leaders have been warned.
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6 May 2005
Russian plans to mark 60 years since the end of World War II will make a mockery of the occasion, world leaders have been warned.
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March of Living marks Holocaust
5 May 2005
The annual March of the Living took place in Poland today.
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5 May 2005
The annual March of the Living took place in Poland today.
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Joe Beyrle's Passing
25 Apr 2005
Joe Beyrle, a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in World War II, was interned at Arlington National Cemetery on April 22.
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25 Apr 2005
Joe Beyrle, a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne in World War II, was interned at Arlington National Cemetery on April 22.
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Japanese PM Apologizes Over War
22 Apr 2005
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reiterated his country's "deep remorse" over its colonial aggression in Asia.
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22 Apr 2005
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has reiterated his country's "deep remorse" over its colonial aggression in Asia.
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New Book on Midway Forthcoming
16 Apr 2005
New Book on the Battle of Midway to be Published in Fall 2005
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16 Apr 2005
New Book on the Battle of Midway to be Published in Fall 2005
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Eastwood to Film Movie on Iwo Jima
10 Apr 2005
Tokyo Governor Asks Director Clint Eastwood to Respect Sacred War Sites in Iwo Jima Movie
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10 Apr 2005
Tokyo Governor Asks Director Clint Eastwood to Respect Sacred War Sites in Iwo Jima Movie
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New functionality: Your Comments
3 Apr 2005
Visitors to WW2DB will now have the ability to add their comments and share their expertise.
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3 Apr 2005
Visitors to WW2DB will now have the ability to add their comments and share their expertise.
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WWII-Era Japanese Sub Found Near Hawaii
20 Mar 2005
The wreckage of a large World War II-era Japanese submarine has been found by researchers in waters off Hawaii.
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20 Mar 2005
The wreckage of a large World War II-era Japanese submarine has been found by researchers in waters off Hawaii.
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25 Jan 2005
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25 Jan 2005
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29 Dec 2004
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