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Does the UK Military Have Any Railways?

Introduction The UK military has access to various rail assets and even had its own military railway units. MOD Railhead Facilities The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has railhead facilities at: Ashchurch; Bicester; Glen Douglas; Kineton; Longtown; Ludgershall; Warminster; Marchwood Port. Marchwood Port is owned by Solent Gateway Ltd but the MOD holds some rolling stock… Read More

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What is National Veterans’ Day (Finland)?

Introduction National Veterans’ Day (Finnish: kansallinen veteraanipäivä, Swedish: nationella veterandagen) is a remembrance day for all the war veterans of Finland. It is celebrated each year on 27 April. Background According to the Moscow Armistice, Finland was obliged to demand all German troops to leave Finland by 15 September 1944, which was technically impossible. The… Read More

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What is Confederate Memorial Day (US)?

Introduction Confederate Memorial Day (called Confederate Heroes Day in Texas and Florida, and Confederate Decoration Day in Tennessee) is a cultural holiday observed in several Southern US states on various dates since the end of the Civil War to remember the estimated 258,000 Confederate soldiers who died fighting against the Union. It is an official… Read More

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What is Military Foundation Day (North Korea)?

Introduction Military Foundation Day (Korean: 조선인민군 창건일) is an annual public holiday in North Korea falling on 25 April. Background North Korean historiography has two competing dates for the founding of the modern Korean People’s Army (KPA): 25 April 1932 and 08 February 1948. According to North Korean historiography, the Korean People’s Revolutionary Army (KPRA)… Read More

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What is Liberation Day (Italy)?

Introduction Liberation Day (Italian: Festa della liberazione), also known as the Anniversary of Italy’s Liberation (Anniversario della Liberazione d’Italia), Anniversary of the Resistance (Anniversario della Resistenza), or simply 25 April (25 aprile) is a national holiday in Italy that commemorates the victory of the Italian resistance movement against Nazi Germany and the Italian Social Republic,… Read More

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Who was Steven L. Bennett?

Introduction Steven Logan Bennett (22 April 1946 to 29 June 1972) was a United States Air Force pilot who posthumously received the Medal of Honour for heroism during the Vietnam War on 08 August 1974. Medal of Honour Citation The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR posthumously toCAPTAIN… Read More