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Looking back at how boats designed for Louisiana marshes made the D-Day invasion possible
Andrew Jackson Higgins, an entrepreneur from Nebraska, founded Higgins Industries in New Orleans. They designed the boats ...
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The Day That Turned The Tide of History
The Normandy landings on D-Day -- June 6, 1944 -- began the end to World War II. The weather forecast was grim over the ...
‘I feel very honored’: WWII veteran celebrates 105th birthday
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — It was a monumental day for longtime West Warwick resident Peter Ricci. The World War II veteran celebrated his 105th birthday with a visit from Rep. Earl Read, who ...
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The Hidden History of the Nazi U-Boats That Prowled the Gulf Coast, Bringing World War II to America's Shores
Early on June 29, 1942, the 8,032-ton British steam tanker HMS Empire Mica cruised east through calm waters toward Key West, ...