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A German U-boat brought WWII to RI's doorstep. Now it lies on the ocean floor
The German U-boat U-853 was sunk off the coast of Point Judith, Rhode Island, in May 1945, marking the last U.S. merchant ...
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The Hidden History of the Nazi U-Boats That Prowled the Gulf Coast, Bringing World War II to America’s Shores
German submarines sank 56 Allied ships in the region and damaged another 14, losing just one of their own in the process ...
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The Epic Clash: USS Borie vs. U-405 in WWII’s Fiercest Battle
In the dark, turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, one of the most intense and desperate naval battles of World War II unfolded between the outdated USS Borie, a Clemson-class destroyer, and the ...
These World War II-era buildings prove to be long-lasting in Boca Raton
The city of Boca Raton has a past tied to World War II, with several “T-buildings” that are still standing after 83 years.
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As Boca Raton turns 100, WWII-era buildings tell a story few are preserving
Boca Raton still houses about 15 “temporary” buildings from World War II. Decisions over whether to preserve or destroy are ...