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#onthisday, 15 August 1945: Emperor Hirohito’s radio broadcast announced Japan’s surrender, bringing World War II toward its final close. It was the first time many Japanese citizens had heard their emperor’s voice.

On this day, 15 August 1942, RAF Bomber Command formally created the Pathfinder Force under Air Commodore D. C. T. Bennett. The new force was meant to find and mark targets more accurately for the main bomber stream.

American Paratrooper Memoir: Parachute Infantry Review (smpl.is)

Already read Band of Brothers? This fills in the gaps. Webster was in the same company and tells it from the inside. #books #bookreview #militaryhistory #EasyCompany https://smpl.is/am6i0

#OTD On August 14, 1914, the Battle of Lorraine began as part of the French Plan XVII offensive. Its goal was to recover territories lost to the German Empire after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871. The offensive failed against strong German defenses

Weapons in Society Conference (royalarmouries.org)

Please do come along and share with your networks. Bargain conference at only £20! I will be presenting a paper on weapons and the material culture of disability and there is a tour and handling session #ScottishHistory #MilitaryHistory #Disability #Museums royalarmouries.org/leeds/whats-...