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Some said it couldn’t be done and that she would collapse under her own weight Last night USS Texas went high and dry for the first time in over 30 years #History
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Send off ceremony for British Valentine tanks destined for the USSR. British aid is often lumped together with Lend Lease, but these tanks were paid for separately with natural resources and precious metals. #tanks #history #WW2
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“I recognize that the South is still the land of Washington, who made our Nation - of Jefferson, who shaped its directions - & of Robert E. Lee who, after gallant failure, urged those who had followed him in bravery to re-unite America in purpose and courage.” -JFK 1963 #history
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Here is a list of IWM images and captions which will NOT be featuring in my book due to insane image fees. They are mostly images of Welsh soldiers & deserve, like so much of our shared heritage, to be freely enjoyed by the people of Britain & Wales. /1 #WW2 #SWW #History
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People debate the most incredible shots in #golf, but the below video of legend Byron Nelson chipping over Sam Snead’s ball has to be one of the best. Nelson overcame the stymie at the 1940 #PGAchampionship and then swatted away Snead’s ball in the ultimate power move. #history
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Imagine this... It's the final round of a major, you're tied and your opponent's ball is between you and the hole. No problem for Byron Nelson.
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The USSR purchased a Pz.Kpfw.III tank from Germany in 1940 in order to familiarize themselves with the vehicles of its potential enemy. #OTD in 1940 a thorough inspection of the tank was performed with photos taken from every angle. #tanks #history #WW2
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