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January 10, 2025
Operation Reunion In Depth
Today’s Daily Dose short history film covers Operation Reunion, which was the repatriation of 1,162 Allied airmen from prisoner of war camps in Romania. Citations: “ …from countesses to cooks…” Tillman, Forgotten Fifteenth, p. 145 “…an eye-watering demonstration…” Ibid, p. 145 “While we circled the field…” Ibid, p. 146 “…CO of the 454th emerged from […]
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December 11, 2024
Psychiatric Consequences of WW2 Air Combat
World War II air combat had significant psychiatric consequences for airmen, leading to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The intense stress of aerial warfare, coupled with the trauma of witnessing destruction and loss, contributed to long-term mental health challenges, affecting airmen’ reintegration into civilian life post-war.
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December 5, 2024
Operation Varsity: Largest Allied Offensive During WW2
Operation Varsity was the final large airborne operation of World War II, conducted on March 24, 1945. Allied forces, primarily American and British troops, dropped paratroopers in Germany to secure key bridges over the Rhine River, supporting ground advances and ultimately contributing to the Allied victory in Europe.
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November 26, 2024
Bombing Axis Oil
Today’s film covers the Allies’ massive bombardment campaign during WW2 against German and Axis oil refineries, in an attempt to cut off their ability to fight a mechanized war.
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November 14, 2024
The Luftwaffe’s Last Stand
The final phases of the German Air Force during World War II and its desperate efforts to defend against Allied air assaults. Despite dwindling resources and manpower, the Luftwaffe demonstrated fierce resistance, marking a dramatic final chapter in the aerial warfare of the conflict.
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November 13, 2024
The Battle of Guadalcanal
The Battle of Guadalcanal (1942-1943) marked a pivotal conflict in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Allied forces aimed to seize the island from Japanese control, leading to intense ground, naval, and air battles. Its outcome shifted the balance of power, marking the beginning of Allied offensive operations.
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October 28, 2024
The Cold War In Depth
Today’s Daily Dose short history film covers the Cold War, which began shortly after World War Two and persisted until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Chapters00:00 Intro to Cold War01:18 Post-World War Hostilities03:44 Berlin06:13 China & Korea08:31 Cuba11:29 Vietnam13:48 Reagan & Gorbachev17:15 Cold War Concludes Musical Credits: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tactical-approachLicense code: 5ZMNYHXCQS6MGNNW […]
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