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Remember the Forgotten Heroes Commentary By some estimates, 2,520 veterans of the D-Day operation, the largest amphibious invasion in history, remain alive in 2021. Less well known are the troops of the First Special Service Force (SSF)–an elite group of Canadian and American fighters every bit as crucial to the victory over National Socialist (Nazi) Germany. The Canadians were drawn from regiments such as the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, while the American ranks included lumberjacks, miners, and f...

Preparing a fresh artichoke can be intimidating for the home cook. Resident chef Kathy Gunst lays out simple steps for cooking with the vegetable.

Wanted in Rome 18 May, 2021 Inside a private area between Anzio and Nettuno, 5 minutes walk from the sea, you can enjoy an oasis of peace and tranquility surrounded by greenery. The large garden and the location make it an ideal place for children, who can run and bike free and in total safety. The house consists of 2 bathrooms, 2 double bedrooms, 1 triple room and a single room used exclusively for service personnel, the house also has private parking. The living room is surrounded by a large ...

Discover how a partnership between SAAM and the American Battle Monuments Commission revealed an unexpected connection between Paul Manship sketches and a U.S. military cemetery located outside of Rome.

easier to cast their vote”, would deliver British nationals their “last democratic right”. A tireless campaigner for the right to vote, the promise represents a crowning moment for Shindler who took his case unsuccessfully to the high court in 2016 and the European court of justice in 2018. In an interview with the Guardian, he revealed he had received a “nice, friendly letter” from Boris Johnson in January telling him he would make good on the promise made in three Conservative party...

Italys number of Blue Flag beaches continues to rise 10 May, 2021 A total of 416 beaches across Italy have been awarded the 2021 bandiera blu (Blue flag) status for high water quality standards. The prestigious recognition, up from 407 last year and 215 more than a decade ago, comes from the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), which assigns the flags to beaches with "excellent" water quality. The regions with the highest number of bandiera blu beaches are Lig...

Major Jeff Beadle, Marine who led a daring assault on a hill on Brac island in the Adriatic – obituary His bravery and leadership won him an MC, but he was badly wounded in a German counterattack and after being left for dead was captured Jeff Beadle Major Jeff Beadle, RM, who has died aged 98, led an audacious assault on a hill on an island in the Adriatic; after being badly wounded during a German counterattack, he was left for dead and ended up being taken prisoner. On the night of June 3 ...

Shares Members of the Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team make their way toward the Gothic Line, Germany’s final, main defensive line in northern Italy during World War II. The line had sheer cliffs, some of which towered over 3,000 feet. Medal of Honor Monday: Army Pfc. Sadao Munemori MAY 3, 2021 | BY KATIE LANGE, DOD NEWS During World War II, everyone who identified as American wanted to fight for the U.S. — including Japanese-Americans, who were initially de...

Italian island-hopping: a beginners guide to exploring the lesser-known spots Tim Jepson © Getty Images Eoile - Getty Images It was a travelling rite of passage in my day, and doubtless still is, with variations: a three-day bus to Athens (£20 return), ferry from Piraeus, then an island-hopping odyssey around the Aegean – Paxos, Sifnos, Kos and more – sleeping on beaches and living off yogurt, bread and olives. Greece, of course, is made for such island-hopping adventure...

How the Powerful and Elite Navy Seals Were Forged Out of World War II America needed elite forces to fight the Axis and from those units the modern Navy SEALs were born. Key point: The Navy SEALs have served in many conflicts and on many secret missions. Here is their history and what they can do. Today’s Navy SEALs (for Sea, Air, and Land special warfare experts) have a history shrouded in secrecy. Commissioned in 1962, they are the most elite shore-area Special Forces in the world, concent...