Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase in the wake of World War II, politicians have extolled the “special ...
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Boing Boing on MSNInteractive map of obscure islandsAman Vir created an interactive map of his favorite obscure islands. Some you may well have heard of, such as Midway, for ...
He is a first rate combat pilot and the reckless bravery of his attacks … are something you can well be proud of.” When one thinks of America’s World War II air aces—those who have destroyed five or ...
Built on a limestone foundation, Valletta housed defense systems in deep tunnels during WWII that saved Malta and Allied ...
KEEPING kids entertained is a tricky battle but thankfully there are a number of wonderfully weird museums in the UK. From ...
Contact the Isle of Man Constabulary on 01624 631212 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also call the NSPCC Children's Helpline on 0808 800 5000.I ...
West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during ...
Five new maps installed at busy points in an Isle of Wight town centre have made it easier to explore its history, attractions and shops. Part of the Shaping Newport project and led by Newport and ...
The Met Office yellow alert came into force at midnight and runs until 11.59pm tonight. Wind gusts could be up to 54mph in the early hours accompanied by heavy rain and the alert warns of a 'danger to ...
A man was left stunned after finding the 'map of Cornwall' - inside a tree in Cornwall. Jamie MacDonald was caught by surprise when after cutting a tree he noticed the shape of Cornwall engraved ...
Using contemporary maps, this sumptuous new volume covers the history of the mapping of land wars, and shows the way in which maps provide a guide to the history of war. Content includes: The ...
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