19th-century military sea fort with key role in World War II sells for $163,000

Fort Darnet, a 19th-century fort on the River Medway, was auctioned for more than double its initial price after 40 years ...
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World War II-era photos of McCoy donated to Fort McCoy History Center

Judy and Scott Gill of Prairie du Chien, Wis., made a special visit to Fort McCoy on Dec. 2 to deliver 26 vintage photos of Army activities around ...
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World War II bridge sign unveiled at Fort Benning

FORT BENNING, Ga. (WRBL) — A hand-painted sign from one of World War II’s most daring operations is now on display at Fort Benning. This sign marked a turning point in the second World War. Now, 80 ...
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80 YEARS LATER: Recalling end of World War II at Camp McCoy

On Sept. 2, 1945, the official end of World War II came to pass with Japan’s signing of the Instrument of Surrender aboard ...
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Forgotten Coastal Forts That Still Guard U.S. History

Before radar towers and satellite surveillance, America’s shores were watched over by massive coastal forts. Some were active for over a century, while others fizzled out before they ever fired a shot ...
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Fort Drum: The Unsinkable Battleship

Fort Drum, originally known as El Fraile Island, is a notable concrete and steel complex that once defended the southern entrance to Manila Bay. It was constructed over many years and was regarded as ...
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At 101, female Fort Mill Navy veteran is one of few remaining World War II survivors

FORT MILL — More than 350,000 women served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. One of the few survivors is a 101-year-old enjoying her retirement in Fort Mill, tending to her garden and ...