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Bubba the SF tiger
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Bubba the SF tiger

Former Vietnam helo pilot, Warren Castaneira, recounts the story about Bubba the Tiger

USS Borie and U-405: The Lethal Embrace
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USS Borie and U-405: The Lethal Embrace

On November 1, 1943, the USS Borie (DD-704) engaged the Type VIIC submarine U-405 in rough seas. Despite suffering damage and flooding, Borie ultimately destroyed U-405.

 Tootsie Rolls: The Sweet Lifeline That  Helped Save the Marines at Chosin Reservoir
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Tootsie Rolls: The Sweet Lifeline That Helped Save the Marines at Chosin Reservoir

During the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, U.S. Marines faced extreme cold and critical supply shortages. Tootsie Rolls played a crucial role in saving the day.

Coca-Cola and the role it played in WWII
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Coca-Cola and the role it played in WWII

Coca-Cola was a taste of home for members of the military. Having a cold drink of Coca-Cola in the familiar contour bottle, was a reminder of their families and loved ones back in the U.S.

Collectors Microscope with Robert House: The West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal) and its Three Phases of Issue
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Collectors Microscope with Robert House: The West Indies Naval Campaign Medal (Sampson Medal) and its Three Phases of Issue

The Secretary of the Navy is hereby authorized to cause to be struck bronze medals commemorative of the naval and other engagements in the waters of the West Indies and on the shores of Cuba

 Einstein's Letter: The Words That Launched the Atomic Age
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Einstein's Letter: The Words That Launched the Atomic Age

This letter has become one of the most influential in history.

American Guerillas in the Philippines
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American Guerillas in the Philippines

After the fall of Bataan and Corregidor in 1942, many Filipino and American soldiers who had escaped capture took to the hills and jungles to continue the fight as guerrillas.

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