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16 Historical Pictures That’ll Bring Back Memories…

Snow sleds of the Soviet Postal Service in operation in the Khabarovsk region; circa 1983. 16. 12,500 American officers, nurses, and civilians gathered together to create the American eagle emblem; Atlanta, Georgia, 1918. image source: Kickass Facts 16 Historical Images fascinating, nostalgia, soldiers

You Wouldn't Believe the Secrets Behind these Locations

Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center This civilian command facility in Virginia US, is a major relocation site for the highest level of civilian and military officials in case of national disaster. The facility plays a major role in US continuity of government. 8.

The Secret Spy Devices of the Cold War!

Pilot / parachuting boots that turn into civilian shoes A wristwatch with a hidden camera inside. Submitted by: Alan D. The Secret Spy Devices of the Cold War! amazing, photos, history, cold war, spy It's incredible to think of the kind of complex spy games you'd need these devices for...

Runway Able

Within a week of their landing, the Marines set up a civilian prisoner encampment that quickly attracted a couple thousand Japanese and others wanting US food and protection.

The World News Headlines Today, April 13th, 2017

To share this news clip click here Deal Leads to Evacuations in Syria Buses filled with Syrian rebels and civilian evacuees have arrived near the capital city, Damascus.

These Photos Make Sure We Will Never Forget WW2

The war that cost countless millions of soldiers and civilians their lives. It was one of the darkest chapters in our history, a time of great heroics, and great cruelty. These photos document some of the moments of this epic yet haunting time in our history.

The British Honours System and Knighthood Explained

Orders of the British Empire In 1917, King George V created a new order rewarding civilians and service workers for their services to the war effort during WWI. Nowadays, the orders are awarded to civilians making notable contributions in their field of activity or expertise.

Astonishing! The U.S. Could Soon Have Its Own Space Corps!

The general idea is that the space race originally started in an uncontested environment with little to no impact on civilian life, but now it is a shared arena full of essential technology. Therefore, the committee believes that this should be defended by a separate group.

Syria Then and Now: 14 Images That'll Break Your Heart

However, there is no way that the lives of the civilians can ever be rebuilt. The globalized world now means that although we may be in relatively safe spaces, we can still witness shocking examples of the horrors of war.

World War II As It Has Rarely Been Seen - In Color!

September 1944 Dutch civilians dance in the streets after the liberation of Eindhoven by Allied forces. Source: mashable Images: Imperial War Museums Click Here for More Colorized Historical Photos The Second World War in Color!

Good Deeds: There's Still Hope for Humanity!

First a cowardly bombing in the middle of a civilian crowd at the Boston Marathon, and then a huge fire in a West Texas plant. There is nothing good about these events.

Stranded in Lockdown: 8 Crazy Places People Got Stuck

However, by far not all submarines are self-sustainable, and recently, a civilian contractor was asked to complete some work on the Russian military nuclear-powered submarine called "Orel".

The Festival of Speed Is Automotive Heaven on Earth

Other attractions include overhead passes by airplanes operating in both civilian and military fields, as well as real-life Wacky Races cars to entertain the crowds at lunch.

It's Been 100 Years, But We've Never Forgotten...

The Royal Army Medical Corps, which had both civilians and soldiers conscripts, distribute refreshments to wounded soldiers in France - 1916. French troops throw rocks at advancing Germans from their hillside trench in the Vosges, France - 1916.

These Alternate Versions of History Will Blow Your Mind...

Its completion may not have won the war for the Nazis, but it would have completely devastated postwar Britain's economy, claiming hundreds of thousands of civilian lives along with it. 2.

Simple Yet Stunning: Documenting Life in Peru

The Shining Path is a group of Maoist guerrilla insurgents who is known for its violence against peasants and civilians. The group is a recognized terrorist organization in the United States, European Union and Canada. Women on Market Day in the town's main square.

What Military Rations Look Like in 12 Countries Worldwide

We also suspect that these foods must be quite high in calories, given that soldiers and military personnel have a higher activity level than most civilians. This is pretty much where our guesses end.