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World War II was horrific in England, with even minors serving in the military long and well. Young Bugle Boys, barely out of grade school, were no exception.

The world is dying after the T-Virus escaped into the atmosphere. Billions are dead and the few survivors face a daily battle to survive in a world of horrors.

A skilled mentor and fearless determination forged Dick O'Kane and Tang into the most successful U.S. submarine command of WWII.

NATO's Kosovo campaign began in the spring of 1999 with low cloud hampering the aerial bombing, but clearer weather during May provided better conditons for NATO pilots.

During the Battle of the Atlantic, Canadian shipyards built at least 124 Corvettes for coast patrol and convoy escort. Called Flower Class, Corvettes were British design

With the sinking of SS Athenia - bound for Quebec - Canada joined World War Two in September 1939. Canadians fought German U-boats for freedom of ocean transportation.

Sensing the need to provide assistance to European democracies under attack, FDR and the Congress committed US support as early as November 1939.

The unique Coast Guard Cutter Storis served seven decades through two wars performing search and rescue, icebreaking, law enforcement, convoy escort, and exploration.

Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no casualties.

The story of the last uboat afloat and its 107 day epic voyage--almost all after wars end. Some say it was ferrying Hitler and Nazi Gold to South America.

The two temples at Abu Simbel are amongst the most magnificent in the world.

Since 1939 Karl Donitz's U-Boats had been the terror of the seven seas but innovative new technology would end "The Sea Wolves" reign of destruction.

Beauforts entered RAF service as replacements for the elderly Vildebeest torpedo bomber and were involved in many hazardous actions with Coastal Command.

The tactics employed by the German Luftwaffe in its attempt to gain air supremacy over the South of England during the summer of 1940 inadvertently assisted the RAF.

The world's hot spots are located on almost every continent, so it's wise to check the most up to date warnings and advisories.

Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.

When Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime had begun the process of German rearmament they had been almost as keen to build U-boats again as military aircraft, and tanks.

Argentina is known for its rich findings of dinosaur fossils. A museum and a guided tour in Ischigualasto Provincial Park reveal the mysteries of the extinct dinosaurs.

When operating correctly, submarine torpedoes are effective offensive weapons; when malfunctioning they can be just as deadly to the firing submarine.

Residents who choose to evacuate when threatened by a hurricane should plan wisely. Travelers face extremely congested driving conditions leaving town and returning home.

The Bismarck was the most famous German battleship of the Second World War. Launched in 1939, Bismarck was the lead ship in her class.

The hijack of the Sirius Star, a ship of over 300,000 tons, carrying 2 million barrels of oil worth $100m, takes modern day piracy to new levels of sophistication.

The story of Bert Jacka whose bravery at Gallipoli and the Western Front was seldom equalled but why was he not promoted to a more befitting rank?

Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed

Born into a family of master mariners, Samuel de Champlain is remembered today as the Father of New France and as one of Canada's most important explorers.

Usually wars are fought by rival armies attacking each other on land, the First Anglo-Dutch War was fought entirely at sea.

On 20 March 2003, a coalition force containing over 300,000 soldiers invaded the Middle Eastern country of Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction.

Following the results of a new poll showing public backing for the war in Afghanistan is falling, the British Army's commanders want to abandon a number of outlying bases

On 27 December 2008, Israeli airbourne forces entered Gaza airspace. The offensive to date has killed nearly 1000 people and injured more than 3000 others.

Hungarian born Laslo Kovacs brought us a personal vision of America, one formed by experiences back home

The tactics employed by the British Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940 were very important for the survival of Britain fighting alone.

Six decades after World War II, historians still debate which battles really stopped the Germans and gave victory in europe to the Allies.

This mostly standard horror film starts off pretty effective, as far as direct-to-video features go, until it succumbs to pure formula.

New fiction from World Fantasy Award winner Fred Chappell, Charles Coleman Finlay, Mario Milosevic and Eugene Mirabelli, and a classic Nebula winning Jack Cady reprint.

'Macaroni' Combat movie with a motley crew of soldiers undertaking a mission to blow up an armoured train carrying V8 rockets. Bo Svenson and Fred Williamson star.

A lack of prospects and concern for Somalia's stability are the reasons refugees cite for leaving their country. But it will be some time before things improve for them.

The sandy beaches here were a training area before the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War 2, where 749 men lost their lives in the Operation Tiger tragedy.

A forgotten relic of seventies exploitation film making, Enzo Castellari's Inglorious Bastards steps back into the limelight thanks to Quentin Tarantino's loose remake.

The poorly equipped- even by third world standards-Honduran army had its hands full against the modern El Salvadoran invasion force in 1969.

A series of recent explosions in Mogadishu are signs that Somalia's turmoil is far from over. Islamist insurgents and Ethiopian forces continue to battle in the streets.

The 2009 Open Championship will be held on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry, Scotland between July 16-19. Find out more about the course and Turnberry's long, rich history.

On 22 February and 22 October sunlight hits the inner sanctuary of the great Sun Temple by Lake Nasser and visitors gather to commemorate this event

Following U.S. entry into World War I, massive shipments of munitions and food stuffs enabled the Allies to withstand the last German offensive and ultimately prevail.

A 2009 bombing in the Khan el-Khalili Market raised questions about the safety of tourists traveling in Egypt. Group tours to Egypt can help minimize the risks.

Humanitarian organizations face many obstacles when attempting to deliver supplies to people in Iraq. Ongoing violence makes it difficult to deliver food.

With secret submarine voyages taking months, the Axis looked into a rapid communication air link to keep in contact during World War Two.

As the war in Iraq draws to a close, Aparisim 'Bobby' Ghosh TIME magazine's ex bureau chief in Baghdad looks back on four-and-a-half years on the frontline.

Chose the southern end of the Canal du Midi because of its varied scenery. From the tree-lined canal to the open waters of the Etang du Thau.

The attack on the USS Greer was used by the Roosevelt administration to promote sympathy for the Allied cause and to weaken strong isolationist convictions.

Andal Ampatuan Jr., the man charged with masterminding the Philippines' bloodiest political attack has appeared in court for the first time amid heavy security.