Today in WW2 History, 17 Apr 1882: Émile Muselier, future admiral, was born #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/person_bio.php?person_id=418
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Ruim 8000 foto's die illegaal zijn gemaakt tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog hebben een Unesco-status gekregen. Het gaat om de collectie van de zogeheten 'Ondergedoken Camera', een Amsterdamse groep fotografen die de gevolgen van de Duitse bezetting in beeld bracht. De collectie is toegevoegd aan het Nederlandse register in het Memory of the World van #Unesco. #photography #WW2
nos.nlIconische verzetsfoto's krijgen Unesco-status: 'Uniek en indringend tijdsbeeld'Fotografen van het verzet legden onder de naam Ondergedoken Camera de hongerwinter, Duitse razzia's en de bevrijding vast. "Levensgevaarlijk."
Now, 80 years to the date, the SC Cambuur football club is celebrating the town’s liberation with the unveiling of a special jersey inspired by the Dragoons’ classic uniform.
The uniform features the Canadian Maple Leaf pattern design and the Dragoon’s badge — a springbok antelope running through a grassy plain, symbolizing the regiment’s involvement in the South African War.
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1947: [Photo] War criminal Rudolf Höss being prepared for execution #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=24452
WW2DB[Photo] Rudolf Höss arriving at the site of his execution, Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Poland, 16 Apr 1947[Photo] Rudolf Höss arriving at the site of his execution, Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Poland, 16 Apr 1947
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1945: [Photo] Dutch civilians welcoming Canadian troops in Leeuwarden #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=13046
WW2DB[Photo] Dutch civilians welcoming Canadian troops of the the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16 Apr 1945[Photo] Dutch civilians welcoming Canadian troops of the the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16 Apr 1945
This is a little known episode in the story of WW2 in Britain - rather sad and a touch disturbing from a 21st century perspective
"The little-told story of the massive WWII pet cull"
BBC NewsThe little-told story of the massive WWII pet cullAt the beginning of World War II, a government pamphlet led to a massive cull of British pets. This little-discussed moment of panic is explored in a new book.
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1945: [Photo] Aerial reconnaissance photo of Lamsepo Airfield, Taiwan #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=20012
WW2DB[Photo] Aerial reconnaissance photo of Lamsepo Airfield, Linkou, Taiwan, 16 Apr 1945, photo 2 of 2[Photo] Aerial reconnaissance photo of Lamsepo Airfield, Linkou, Taiwan, 16 Apr 1945, photo 2 of 2
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1945: US First Army captured Solingen and Wuppertal, Germany. #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=135
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Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1945: US Army troops landed on Ie Shima off Okinawa, Japan. #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=15
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Komentajakapteeni (evp) Mika Suutarinen esitelmöi merivartijoiden sotakokemuksista Suomenlahdella vuosina 1939–1944. #ww2 #historia #merikeskusVellamo https://www.youtube.com/live/ltXrJ569Uno?si=vpBUp9eYaK0qgGMf
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1943: The first test of a non-explosive Upkeep bouncing bomb ended in failure. #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=211
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Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1942: [Photo] Anti-aircraft crew atop Berlin Zoo flak tower #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=11952
WW2DB[Photo] Crew of a Flakvierling 38 anti-aircraft gun atop the Berlin Zoo flak tower, Berlin, Germany, 16 Apr 1942; note range measuring device in foreground and radar station in background[Photo] Crew of a Flakvierling 38 anti-aircraft gun atop the Berlin Zoo flak tower, Berlin, Germany, 16 Apr 1942; note range measuring device in foreground and radar station in background
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1941: [Photo] Galland, Mölders, and Lützowplatz discussing fighter tactics #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=8074
WW2DB[Photo] Lieutenant Colonel Galland, Colonel Mölders, and Major Lützowplatz celebrating Osterkamp's birthday, 16 Apr 1941, photo 3 of 5[Photo] Lieutenant Colonel Galland, Colonel Mölders, and Major Lützowplatz celebrating Osterkamp's birthday, 16 Apr 1941, photo 3 of 5
April 16, 1945: On this date, the storied German prisoner of war (POW) camp at Colditz Castle was liberated. Established to hold Allied soldiers and airmen who had proven their mettle in escaping from other German camps - the Nazis thought it would be an inescapable POW facility. (Plot twist, it wasn’t.)
Schloss ColditzColditz Castle | Schloss ColditzHerrschersitz, Jagdschloss, Witwenresidenz – mit seinen weißen Giebeln ist Schloss Colditz eines der schönsten mitteldeutschen Baudenkmäler des 16. Jahrhunderts – und Ausflugsziel für Geschichtsinteressierte.
April 15, 1968: On this date, the album Underground by Thelonius Monk was released. Album cover art depicted Monk as a member of the French Resistance in WW2. Won a Grammy for best album cover. Still best album cover ever.
#Jazz #Resistance #WW2 #Grammy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Fp4znXvOg
Today in WW2 History, 16 Apr 1941: German 6th Mtn Div attacked across Mount Olympus over goat paths, taking heavy casualties #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=36
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Today in WW2 History, 15 Apr 1945: British troops liberated Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp in Germany. #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=136
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Today in WW2 History, 15 Apr 1945: Operation Kikusui No. 3 was launched with 120 Navy and 45 Army aircraft. #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/battle_spec.php?battle_id=15
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Today in WW2 History, 15 Apr 1944: [Photo] Ira Eaker flying an aircraft over Italy #ww2 #onthisday https://ww2db.com/image.php?image_id=22734
WW2DB[Photo] Lieutenant General Ira Eaker flying an aircraft over Italy toward Anzio, 15 Apr 1944[Photo] Lieutenant General Ira Eaker flying an aircraft over Italy toward Anzio, 15 Apr 1944