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15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Vietnam War
Did you know 2025 marked 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War? In this week's blog we explore 15 surprising facts about the 20 year conflict from ghost tapes and US trained sea lions to the role of cutting-edge aircraft and bicycles.
Model of the Month: The jet that hid in plain sight
Discover which COBI and Sluban kits are due to arrive next week as well as the latest customer feedback on our Sluban military range. Finally, take a deep dive into the history behind the jet that hid in plain sight with our Model of the Month feature.
The Road to VE Day
Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day, celebrated on 8 May 1945, marked the formal acceptance of Germany's unconditional surrender by the Allied forces, effectively bringing an end to WWII in Europe. The path to this monumental day was long, arduous, and fraught with significant battles, political decisions, and human sacrifice. In this blog, we’ll explore the key events and decisions that led to Germany’s eventual surrender and the long-awaited return of peace to a war-torn continent.
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