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Have you heard of the Tuskegee Airmen? They were the first black aviators in the U.S. Army Air Corps, which would later evolve into the U.S. Air Force.Trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, they undertook over 15,000 individual missions across Europe and North Africa during World War II.

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After an incredible 70-year reign, you can see all over the media, the enormity of the legacy and impact that Queen Elizabeth II has left behind in her passing. Discover how Queen Elizabeth II helped during WWII.

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From outcast to the perfect spy, discover the story of Josefina Guerrero the Leper Spy. Discover the incredible story of bravery now.

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Discover the incredible story of Eddie Chapman, also know as Agent Zigzag, the former criminal turned World War Two double agent. Read now!

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From surviving alligator bites to distracting Japanese guards from beating her fellow POWs, Judy the dog was a true hero.In 1936 Judy, the pure-bred liver and white-coloured pointer, was assigned as the HMS Gnat's mascot in the Far East. Judy's initial role was to help with security, keep on top of pest control and give companionship to lonely sailors. The ship's crew then attempted to train her as a gundog for shooting expeditions ashore, however she kept falling overboard forcing the ship to stop to retrieve her.Although the attempts to train her didn't work out as hoped, she was still...

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