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FOX NEWS

Last surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' honored by WWII Museum on D-Day Anniversary: 'We can do it'

More than 30 surviving "Rosie the Riveters" gathered at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to receive the 2026 American Spirit Award on D-Day.…

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#history#women's rights
REDSTATE

A D-Day Letter From a GI to His Bride Highlights the Resilience of the Greatest Generation

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a reprint. Back in 2017, the first D-Day I was writing at RedState, I shared the story of D-Day through my grandparents’ eyes. The next year, 2018, …

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#d-day#history
PJ MEDIA

On the Sands of Omaha Beach: A Trip to Normandy and D-Day Reflections

In Aug. 2025, more than 81 years after over 150,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches and in the towns and swamps of Normandy to dislodge the Nazi war machine, I visited those sa…

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#history#normandy
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

This American Submarine Lost During WWII—Along With 83 Crew Members—Has Been Discovered in the Pacific Ocean

The honors-earning USS "Herring" sank in 1944 after taking down Japanese ships…

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#history#military
REAL CLEAR DEFENSE

USS Herring Submarine Wreck Identified After Disappearing in World War II

Researchers confirmed the submarine wreck off Japan matches USS Herring’s wartime records…

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VARIETY

Brendan Fraser Visited London’s Imperial War Museum and Dug Through WWII Archives for ‘Pressure’; How the Film’s Set Ties Directly to ‘The Mummy Returns’

Brendan Fraser on playing Eisenhower in "Pressure," and how the film's set ties directly to "The Mummy Returns."…

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#film#history
FOX NEWS — LATEST

'Pressure' Review: Brendan Fraser is Dwight D. Eisenhower in gripping WWII drama on run-up to D-Day

Fox News Digital reviews the World War II thriller "Pressure" starring Brendan Fraser, Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon, Damian Lewis and Chris Messina. Directed by Anthony Maras.…

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#film#drama
THE ATLANTIC

How to Make the End of World War II Feel Like a Surprise

The new film Pressure offers a freshly suspenseful take on D-Day.…

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#film#history
DECIDER

Where To Watch The ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ Docuseries: Release Date, Schedule, History Channel Streaming Info

The landmark 20-episode docuseries reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century.…

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#history#documentary
TIME — TOP

The Thrilling True Story Behind Pressure

Taking place in the days before D-Day, 'Pressure' makes a movie about weather forecasts completely captivating…

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#film#history
NPR — NEWS

Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty

The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the Allied invasion of Norman…

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#film#history
THE FREE PRESS

The Secret Mission to Save Europe’s Jews, with Matti Friedman

Young Zionist Jews who are fighting for Britain parachute into Nazi Europe in a tragic story of resistance and national rebirth.…

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#history#jewish
MARXISTS

The Manouchian Group

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#history#resistance
NPR — NEWS

The movie 'Pressure' leans into the drama of high-stakes weather forecasts

The new movie tells a story about how good meteorology can literally win wars. It also takes us back in time, to when the United States was at a disadvantage when it came to weathe…

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#movies#history#weather
MASHABLE

Pressure review: Andrew Scott is low-key hilarious in this World War II drama

Think "Conclave" meets "The Pitt," set in World War II.…

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#entertainment#movies
IGN — TOP

Pressure Review: Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott Shine in a Tense, High-Stakes D-Day Thriller

War movie fans and WWII buffs should appreciate Pressure's devotion to detail, while mainstream audiences will be treated to a taut, compelling story about the very real men behind…

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#film#history
VARIETY

‘Pressure’ Review: Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser Go Toe-to-Toe in an Absorbing Tale of How the Weather Won the War

Starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon and Damian Lewis, Anthony Maras' absorbing 'Pressure' tackles D-Day from a scientific standpoint.…

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#film#drama
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

‘Pressure’ Review: A Superb Andrew Scott Faces Off Against Brendan Fraser in a Tense D-Day Drama

Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis also appear in Anthony Maras' historical film about the meteorologist who played a key role in the Allied invasion of Europe.…

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#film#drama
DEADLINE

‘Pressure’ Review: Brendan Fraser & Andrew Scott In Thrilling WWII Story Of How A Weather Forecast Changed History In The 72 Hours Before D-Day

A review of 'Pressure' which recounts the tense 72 hours before D Day in WWII as Eisnehower must make a life altering decision and trust the weather.…

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#film#history
THE GLOBE AND MAIL

D-Day thriller Pressure is the Saving Private Ryan of meteorology

Wartime film starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser tells the lesser-known story of the weather forecasters who chose the date of D-Day…

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#film#history
DECIDER

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘World War II With Tom Hanks’ On History, Where The Oscar Winner Produces And Narrates At 20-Part Look At The Largest Global Conflict To Date

Hanks is one of the executive producers, along with Gary Goetzman and historian Jon Meacham.…

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#history#documentary
FOX NEWS

‘Freedoms are never free’: A Jewish American soldier buried with Nazis finally laid to rest with US troops

U.S. 1st Lt. Nathan Baskind, missing since the Battle of Cherbourg, was identified through DNA and laid to rest at Normandy American Cemetery.…

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#military#history
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Tom Hanks Just Can’t Quit World War II (and It’s Keeping Him Up at Night)

The actor-producer and historian Jon Meacham discuss their new History Channel docuseries on 'the largest event in human history'…

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#history#documentary
CBS NEWS — TOP

1,500 strangers show up to bury World War II veteran

John Bernard Arnold III, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who died on May 6 at 98, had no known living relatives to celebrate his life and service. A veterans service officer in Ha…

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REALCLEARPOLITICS - HOMEPAGE

A Final Message From the Last Veterans of World War II

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the final survivor will be gone by 2037, severing our firsthand connection to the greatest calamity in human history.…

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OPENBOOKPUBLISHERS

Brownshirt Princess

In the years after WWI, Princess Marie Adelheid of Lippe-Biesterfeld collaborated with Heinrich Vogeler, an artist who later joined the Communist party, and Ludwig Roselius, a succ…

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#nazism#german history#literature
MASHABLE

Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser talk Pressure and competency porn

Their new WWII movie has surprising humor and that deeply satisfying thing of watching people be really good at their jobs.…

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#film#drama
REALCLEARPOLITICS - HOMEPAGE

A Final Message From the Last Veterans of World War II

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the final survivor will be gone by 2037, severing our firsthand connection to the greatest calamity in human history.…

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TOM'S GUIDE

How to watch 'World War II with Tom Hanks' online – stream history docuseries from anywhere

The Hollywood actor delivers an engrossing look at mankind's darkest hour…

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#entertainment#history#streaming
FOX NEWS

Teen sailor killed aboard USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor identified after 82 years through DNA analysis

The remains of Fireman Third Class Royle Luker, killed during the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, are returning to Arkansas for burial with military honors.…

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#military#history
DAILYCALLER

Arkansas Teen Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor Will Finally Be Laid To Rest After Nearly 85 Years

The remains of a 17-year-old Arkansas sailor killed aboard the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor will be buried with full military honors nearly 85 years later.…

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#pearl harbor#military
FOX NEWS

WWII vet gives direct message to young people today: 'We gave up our yesterdays for your tomorrows'

World War II veteran David Yoho's emotional speech about sacrifice went viral as he addressed crowds in the rain at the National WWII Memorial.…

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#veterans#memorial day
NEW YORK POST

A final message from the last veterans of World War II

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the final survivor will be gone by 2037, severing our firsthand connection to the greatest calamity in human history.…

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#worldwarii#veterans#history
TIME — TOP

For Tom Hanks, World War II Will Never Be Over

The Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker on his new 20-part docuseries, the legacy of 'Saving Private Ryan,' and his vision for America on its 250th.…

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#documentary#tom hanks
FOX NEWS — LATEST

Intense and violent preview released for new WWII movie about the Battle of the Bulge

"Lucky Strike" is an intense upcoming WWII film about an injured American soldier trapped behind enemy lines during the Battle of the Bulge.…

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#film#battle of the bulge
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE

Who Are the Owners of These Nazi-Looted Masterpieces—and Could Displaying Them at One of France's Most Popular Museums Help Track Them Down?

A new permanent display at the Musée d’Orsay showcases artworks that may have been stolen or sold under suspicious circumstances during World War II. Officials are still hoping to …

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#art#history
REAL CLEAR DEFENSE

Marine Defense Battalions in World War II

From Wake Island to Guadalcanal…

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R/ASKHISTORIANS

How many jews were freedom fighters under World War II in Denmark?

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PJ MEDIA

Midway: American Derring-Do with a Dash of Divine Providence

May 27, 1941: The Navy pilot of the Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber was trying to find a nice quiet place to land where he could haul in the tow sleeve target he’s been dragging …

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#military history#navy
HACKADAY

Spy Tech: A Quiet Radio for Spies

Normally, when you think of a radio transmitter, you want the strongest signal and range. But if your radio operator is secretly operating as a spy, broadcasting their position isn…

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#spy technology#communication
VARIETY

‘A Man of His Time’ Review: Swann Arlaud Excels in a Provocative and Pained Portrait of a Self-Deluding Vichy France Collaborator

Swann Arlaud stars in 'A Man of His Time' Emmanuel Marre's lengthy but inventive historical drama set during the collaborationist Vichy regime.…

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#film#history
THE ATLANTIC

Saying ‘No’ to an American Loyalty Test

In her new novel, Karen Tei Yamashita challenges readers to join her in deciphering a shameful moment from the nation’s past.…

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#literature#history#immigration
NEW YORK POST

WWII vet with no known family given hero’s sendoff as 1,500 strangers show up

“Nobody should have to go alone, I don’t care who you are,” one attendee said.…

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#veterans#funeral#community
AL JAZEERA ENGLISH

US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II

The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.…

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#defense#us-canada#trump
BOING BOING

Opening 80-year-Old WWII US Army C-Ration can with original chocolate, coffee, biscuits, and jam inside

This fascinating video shows an original World War II–era US Army C-Ration can from the 1940s being opened today, in 2026. Its preserved contents are revealed after roughly 80 year…

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#food#history#military
HACKER NEWS (NEWEST)

In Defense of Operation Market Garden

A Bridge Too Far? Or a Bridge Too Far!…

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#military#history
DAILYCALLER

Volunteers Answer The Call After 98-Year-Old World War II Vet Dies With No Known Family To Attend Funeral

'Send this Veteran off the way he should'…

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#veterans#funeral#community
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

‘Moulin’ Review: A Hero of the French Resistance Is Given Tribute in Grinding, Only Occasionally Effective Prison Drama

Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes directs Gilles Lellouche and Lars Eidinger in this Cannes competition film, an unadorned depiction of the final days of a national icon.…

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#film#history
VARIETY

‘Moulin’ Review: László Nemes Directs a Narratively Flat, Visually Arresting Spy Drama

Starring Gilles Lellouche, László Nemes' Cannes competition entry 'Moulin' draws on Hollywood noirs for its saga of wartime heroism.…

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#film#biopic
VARIETY

After ‘Son of Saul,’ László Nemes Returns to WWII With ‘Moulin’ and a Warning About Tyranny: ‘You Have to Choose Your Side’

Laszlo Nemes is returning to Cannes with 'Moulin,' a thriller revolving around the face off between French Resistance hero Jean Moulin and Nazi officer Klaus Barbie.…

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#film#holocaust
THE HINDU — TOP

The day World War II reached Andhra Pradesh: echoes of forgotten battle still linger across Vizag

Discover the lingering echoes of World War II in Visakhapatnam, where historical remnants reveal the city's wartime past.…

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#history#worldwar2#andhrapradesh