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World War Two - Market Garden

Operation Market Garden was Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery's bold plan to parachute Allied troops deep behind enemy lines into Nazi occupied Holland in September 1944. It was supposed to be the Allies final masterstroke to achieve overall victory...

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A Tribute to an American Hero: Major Richard Winters

A personal tribute to Major Richard Winters, commanding officer of Easy Company of the 506th P.I.R of the 101st Airborne Division.

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6 Natural Ways to Relieve a Headache: Sugar Toxins, Dehydration and More

There are a couple of ways to deal with headaches. The most popular method is to take a pain reliever because it provides an is an easy solution. The problem is that it only provides temporary relief. Headaches will return again and again until the...

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American Paratroopers in St. Mere Eglise

One of the many memorials throughout France. This one pays Homage to American Paratroopers and is located on the edge of a field very near St. Mere Eglise. Many of the men listed on this memorial are from Easy Company, made famous by the mini...

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Dust Mask or Respirator: What's the Difference?

There are two different types of masks you can use to protect your lungs – the dust mask and the respirator.  If you are doing painting, woodworking, grinding, gardening, or any kind of remodeling that...

4 comments    lungs respirator respirator mask
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Military Gas Masks Guide

The best definition of what a gas mask is basically it is a mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, and can also cover the eyes and...

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Hardcore Combat Movies - A Review by Former 82nd Airborne Paratrooper

I come from a long line of military men. My genealogy was traced back to before the founding of the United States. The part that is amazing to me, and that I am proud to be a part of is the fact that each man...

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Smoking Ban - Good or Bad

Smoking is extremely popular all over the world, so when the smoking ban was brought into action there was a lot of debate whether or not it was the right thing to do. I have done a case study on the smoking ban, which will hopefully help people see...

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Not a Good Day to Die: Operation Anaconda

“Not a Good Day to Die”, by Sean Naylor, tells the story of Operation Anaconda in which intelligence played a crucial role. Naylor objectively narrates the actual events of Operation Anaconda from January 2002 to its conclusion on March 18, 2008 with open condor.

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How To Master Single-Leg Squats (Pistols) - Part 3

If you still haven't mastered the single-leg squat then check this out and you'll have the hang of it in no time!

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