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In 1944, Over 1,000 Allied POWs Sunk On A "Hell Ship" – 82 Years On, They've Just Found The WreckThe freighter Hofuku Maru, which was converted into a “Hellship” by the Japanese Navy during WWII, and was sunk with over 1200 Allied POWs aboard.

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In 1944, Over 1,000 Allied POWs Sunk On A "Hell Ship" – 82 Years On, They've Just Found The WreckThe freighter Hofuku Maru, which was converted into a “Hellship” by the Japanese Navy during WWII, and was sunk with over 1200 Allied POWs aboard.
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In 1944, Over 1,000 Allied POWs Sunk On A "Hell Ship" – 82 Years On, They've Just Found The Wreck

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A Pigeon Found Dead In A Chimney In 1982 Carried An Encrypted World War II Messagebeautiful racing pigeon on a windowsill

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A Pigeon Found Dead In A Chimney In 1982 Carried An Encrypted World War II Messagebeautiful racing pigeon on a windowsill
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A Pigeon Found Dead In A Chimney In 1982 Carried An Encrypted World War II Message

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Nazi Submarine U-1206 Sank After Its Captain Used The Toilet IncorrectlyInterior of the torpedo room of a World War II German U-Boat.

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Nazi Submarine U-1206 Sank After Its Captain Used The Toilet IncorrectlyInterior of the torpedo room of a World War II German U-Boat.
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Nazi Submarine U-1206 Sank After Its Captain Used The Toilet Incorrectly

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: A Story Of Anxiety And Hysteria In America's HeartlandA black and white photo of someone wearing a gasmask an what looks like a denim coat. The person is standing against a black backdrop and only their right hand side has been lit, so they are partially obscured.

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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: A Story Of Anxiety And Hysteria In America's HeartlandA black and white photo of someone wearing a gasmask an what looks like a denim coat. The person is standing against a black backdrop and only their right hand side has been lit, so they are partially obscured.
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The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: A Story Of Anxiety And Hysteria In America's Heartland

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The Soviet Union Learned Why Flying Tanks Are A Terrible Idea The Hard WayAntonov A-40 flying tank.

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The Soviet Union Learned Why Flying Tanks Are A Terrible Idea The Hard WayAntonov A-40 flying tank.
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The Soviet Union Learned Why Flying Tanks Are A Terrible Idea The Hard Way

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USS Stewart, The World War II "Ghost Ship Of The Pacific", Discovered Off California CoastA black and white photo showing USS Stewart in the water with the Golden Gate bridge in the background. The water is calm and the vessel had two crew members standing on its bow.

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USS Stewart, The World War II "Ghost Ship Of The Pacific", Discovered Off California CoastA black and white photo showing USS Stewart in the water with the Golden Gate bridge in the background. The water is calm and the vessel had two crew members standing on its bow.
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USS Stewart, The World War II "Ghost Ship Of The Pacific", Discovered Off California Coast

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Where Did The Expression "Roger!" Come From?A military solider speaking on a radio communication phone.

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Where Did The Expression "Roger!" Come From?A military solider speaking on a radio communication phone.
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Where Did The Expression "Roger!" Come From?

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Only One Enigma Code Has Never Been Brokenenigma

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Only One Enigma Code Has Never Been Brokenenigma
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Only One Enigma Code Has Never Been Broken

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A Glorious Coral Reef Is Thriving On A WW2 Shipwreck In Red SeaA brightly colored trppical fish next to a sunk motorbike and ww2 shipwreck

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A Glorious Coral Reef Is Thriving On A WW2 Shipwreck In Red SeaA brightly colored trppical fish next to a sunk motorbike and ww2 shipwreck
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A Glorious Coral Reef Is Thriving On A WW2 Shipwreck In Red Sea

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Lost WWII Submarine USS Albacore Found Over 70 Years After SinkingA sunken submarine.

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Lost WWII Submarine USS Albacore Found Over 70 Years After SinkingA sunken submarine.
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Lost WWII Submarine USS Albacore Found Over 70 Years After Sinking

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The Mysterious Tale Of The Missing Amber Roomreconstructed amber room

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The Mysterious Tale Of The Missing Amber Roomreconstructed amber room
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The Mysterious Tale Of The Missing Amber Room

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Chef Julia Child Was A Shark-Fighting Secret Agent During World War IIJulia child was indeed once a spy for the US who invented shark repellents

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Chef Julia Child Was A Shark-Fighting Secret Agent During World War IIJulia child was indeed once a spy for the US who invented shark repellents
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Chef Julia Child Was A Shark-Fighting Secret Agent During World War II

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Treasure Map Revealing Site Of Nazi Plunder Released To Public For First TimeA map from WW2 shows where Nazi treasure is buried near the Dutch village of Ommeren

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Treasure Map Revealing Site Of Nazi Plunder Released To Public For First TimeA map from WW2 shows where Nazi treasure is buried near the Dutch village of Ommeren
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Treasure Map Revealing Site Of Nazi Plunder Released To Public For First Time

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The Unfortunate Turd That Sank A Nazi Submarine In WW2Photographer of a U-boat UB 14 on the surface of the Black Sea taken in Spring 1918.

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The Unfortunate Turd That Sank A Nazi Submarine In WW2Photographer of a U-boat UB 14 on the surface of the Black Sea taken in Spring 1918.
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The Unfortunate Turd That Sank A Nazi Submarine In WW2

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World War II Postal Acronym Sexts Make For Steamy ReadingWWII postal acronym

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World War II Postal Acronym Sexts Make For Steamy ReadingWWII postal acronym
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World War II Postal Acronym Sexts Make For Steamy Reading

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