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entertainment2 years ago•6 min saved

"Unveiling the Grit and Glory of Spielberg's 'Masters of the Air'"

The new Apple TV drama "Masters of the Air," executive-produced by Steven Spielberg, sheds light on the terrifying experiences of American airmen in the Second World War. The show focuses on the Eighth Air Force's 100th Bomb Group stationed in Suffolk, England, highlighting the high attrition rate and the dangerous nature of their missions. The Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum commemorates the lives and deaths of these young Americans, showcasing artifacts and stories of bravery and tragedy. The museum's founder, Richard Pymar, and volunteers work to preserve the memories of these heroes, emphasizing the immense fear and hardship they endured while serving far from home.

via The Guardian|

#american-airmen #entertainment #halesworth-airfield-memorial-museum

international-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Controversial Remarks at Leningrad Siege Memorial Anniversary"

Russian President Vladimir Putin repeated his false claims that Ukraine glorifies Nazi collaborators during a speech at the Leningrad Siege Memorial, vowing to "eradicate Nazism." Putin's attempt to cast Ukraine as a fascist state has been debunked by independent experts, with Ukraine, the West, and scholars rejecting his assertions. The memorial marks 80 years since the end of the siege of Leningrad, a significant event for Putin personally, as he has often invoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to justify his current offensive against Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|

#international-politics #leningrad-siege-memorial #nazism

history2 years ago•2 min saved

Possible WWII Skulls Found in Ukraine Dam Breach Debris.

The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has left mudflats littered with skulls, some of which may be from the Battle of the Dnipro during the Second World War. Historians suggest that the remains could be of people who died in the battle fought 80 years ago over the same terrain now at the centre of Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian occupation. The Wehrmacht struggled to hold out against troops of the Soviet Southwest Front, led by Marshal Rodion Malinovsky, and they were forced to abandon the town in February 1944.

via The Guardian|

#battle-of-the-dnipro #history #nova-kakhovka-dam