World War II
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Boy, 12, killed by hand grenade sold at U.S. antique marketThe grenade was purchased at an antique store six months prior to the explosion, investigators say.TrendingJan 12
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Divers recover legendary Nazi Enigma machine from Baltic Sea floorGerman forces used the devices to send encrypted messages during the Second World War, until British codebreakers finally cracked their system.TrendingDec 4, 2020
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104-year-old WWII vet beats COVID-19 in time for birthdayMadison Hospital shared video of Wooten wearing a face mask and waving while workers sang ``Happy birthday dear Pop Pop.''WorldDec 3, 2020
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London’s 1st Hussars launch fundraising campaign to preserve historic Holy Roller tankThe 1st Hussars estimate that without much-needed rehabilitation, the rusting Holy Roller tank could fall apart within the decade.Oct 27, 2020
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Alberta veteran honoured years later during ceremony at Beechmount CemeteryA ceremony at Beechmount Cemetery honours Second World War veteran, Albert Phelan.CanadaOct 21, 2020
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WWII ‘earthquake’ bomb explodes during effort to defuse it in PolandThe 5.4-tonne bomb exploded underwater and did not cause any injuries, Poland's navy says.TrendingOct 14, 2020
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Lethbridge commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ Day, honours WW2 veteransToday, only five veterans from VJ Day are still alive, and Lethbridge Legion members want to ensure that legacy continues.FeaturesAug 15, 2020
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75 years after the end of WWII, 1 million Japanese war dead remain missingThe missing Japanese make up about half of the 2.4 million soldiers who died overseas during Japan’s military rampage across Asia in the early 20th century.WorldAug 12, 2020
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Trump blames Spanish Flu for ending Second World War — 2 decades laterDonald Trump mixed up his world wars and the year of the Spanish Flu in an error-filled comparison to the coronavirus.TrendingAug 11, 2020
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105-year-old Hamilton patient Ann Konkel grateful for thousands of birthday cardsA former Hamilton nurse, who celebrated her milestone birthday in mid-July, received cards from around the world.CanadaAug 11, 2020
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