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This Is How Germany’s Army Became So Ruthlessly Efficient in World War II

The German Army in World War II was one of the most powerful and disciplined military forces ever assembled, but what made it so strong? In this video, we uncover the secret behind the German Army, ...
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When the Wehrmacht and U.S. Army Fought the Waffen-SS Together: Battle for Castle Itter + Private Eddie Slovik: the Unluckiest U.S. Soldier of WW2

The last days of the Second World War were incredibly chaotic. To nearly every German soldier it became clear the war had ...
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Soldiers sail across the Rhine to mark 80th anniversary of the invasion of Germany

Eight decades after American soldiers sailed across the Rhine under gunfire to break through German defenses, U.S. soldiers gathered again at the banks of the river, joining veterans and German ...
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20 False Myths About German Soldiers That Are Still Believed

Throughout history, German soldiers of World War II have been surrounded by an aura of mystery and exaggeration that has[...] ...
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After 14 years of training, local officer killed on his first day of WWII combat

This story is part of Mon Valley Sons of World War II, a series about our sons who lost their lives in service to our country during the war.