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British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944.

#History #WWII

history-maps.com/warmap/america… HistoryMaps presents: Timeline of the American Revolution infographic #ushistory #usa #history

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HistoryMaps presents: Timeline of the American Revolution infographic
#ushistory #usa #history

Many thanks to the Dutch for caring for the American graves at Margraten. They have never forgotten the liberation of Holland. 🕊️ #WWII #History #RIP 🕊️

SoldiersWhisper's tweet image. Many thanks to the Dutch for caring for the American graves at Margraten. They have never forgotten the liberation of Holland.
🕊️ #WWII #History #RIP 🕊️

U.S. Pfc Frank Pomroy from H-2-1 1st Marine Division rests by himself after 36 hours of intense continuous combat against Japanese defenders on Peleliu in September, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. U.S. Pfc Frank Pomroy from H-2-1 1st Marine Division rests by himself after 36 hours of intense continuous combat against Japanese defenders on Peleliu in September, 1944.

#History #WWII

Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942.

#History #WWII

Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪 Um die Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein. #Geschichte #History

wagn36507's tweet image. Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪

Um die  Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische  Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen  „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein.

#Geschichte #History

A Japanese freighter of about 4500 tons blows up during attacks by Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) planes on a convoy south of Camranh Bay, French Indochina, on January 12, 1945. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. A Japanese freighter of about 4500 tons blows up during attacks by Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) planes on a convoy south of Camranh Bay, French Indochina, on January 12, 1945.

#History #WWII

U.S. Marines operating a captured Japanese Type 92 machine gun on Iwo Jima in February, 1945. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. U.S. Marines operating a captured Japanese Type 92 machine gun on Iwo Jima in February, 1945.

#History #WWII

#OnThisDay 1014 Brian Boru, High-King of Ireland, was victorious at the Battle of Clontarf, however Boru was killed in his tent while praying by a Viking called Brodir. Brodir was captured & had his intestines cut out & wrapped around a tree while still alive. #Ireland #History

irelandbattles's tweet image. #OnThisDay 1014 Brian Boru, High-King of Ireland, was victorious at the Battle of Clontarf, however Boru was killed in his tent while praying by a Viking called Brodir. Brodir was captured & had his intestines cut out & wrapped around a tree while still alive. 
#Ireland #History

NEW LISTING: Rare Antique American Miami Florida Nautical Sailboat Snapshot Photo! FL! 1926! ebay.us/m/qA1ArG #History #Sunday #Weekend #Auction #Art #USA #Miami #Florida #Sailing #Snapshot #Photography #FL


Rare Vintage American Political Robert Taft Jr. Autograph Senate Victory Letter! ebay.us/m/2lx1Y3 #History #Sunday #Weekend #Auction #Art #USA #Politics #Political #Letter #Autograph #Traft #Government #US


“There are many veterans in my family. My Great Grandfather, American WWIl Veteran, passed in 2010 but I spent so much time with him growing up and was incredibly close to him. I love and miss him every day. No more wars.” #WWII #History #Family

SoldiersWhisper's tweet image. “There are many veterans in my family. My Great Grandfather, American WWIl Veteran, passed in 2010 but I spent so much time with him growing up and was incredibly close to him. I love and miss him every day. No more wars.” 
#WWII #History #Family

Today In 1976: Chicago Cubs outfielder Rick Monday saves the American Flag from being burned at Dodger Stadium! (Original photo by James Roark/L.A. Herald Examiner - Color by BSmile) #MLB #Baseball #History

BSmile's tweet image. Today In 1976: Chicago Cubs outfielder Rick Monday saves the American Flag from being burned at Dodger Stadium! (Original photo by James Roark/L.A. Herald Examiner - Color by BSmile) #MLB #Baseball #History

#OnThisDay 1949 26 Irish counties became a republic. R.É radio said "Our listeners will join us in asking God’s blessing on the Republic &in praying that it will not be long until the sovereignty of the Republic extends over the whole of our national territory” #Ireland #History

irelandbattles's tweet image. #OnThisDay 1949 26 Irish counties became a republic. R.É radio said "Our listeners will join us in asking God’s blessing on the Republic &in praying that it will not be long until the sovereignty of the Republic extends over the whole of our national territory”
#Ireland #History

A Universal Carrier crew of the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade hands out chocolate to Dutch civilians during the advance of 11th Armoured Division in the Netherlands on September 22, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. A Universal Carrier crew of the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade hands out chocolate to Dutch civilians during the advance of 11th Armoured Division in the Netherlands on September 22, 1944.

#History #WWII

NEW LISTING: Rare Antique American Drudging Machine St Lucie Canal Florida Snapshot Photo! FL ebay.us/m/h9ze9G #History #Sunday #Weekend #Auction #Art #USA #Florida #StLucie #FL #Canal #Drudging


NEW LISTING: Rare Antique American Automobiles Miami Florida Causeway Snapshot Photo! 1926 FL ebay.us/m/YVERZG #History #Sunday #Weekend #Auction #Art #USA #Florida #Automobile #Photo #Snapshot #Cars #Miami #FL


Work-worn Engerth 2-6-0 No 18 of the metre gauge Ponferrada & Villablino Railway, takes on water in Villablino yard prior to working a loaded coal train down to Ponferrada. Summer 1976 - my photo #Railways #History #Spain

ChrisPopeWrites's tweet image. Work-worn Engerth 2-6-0 No 18 of the metre gauge Ponferrada & Villablino Railway, takes on water in Villablino yard prior to working a loaded coal train down to Ponferrada. Summer 1976 - my photo
#Railways #History #Spain

I don't know who made this, but it rings true, from Africa to the Americas #colonialism #history #AfricaUnity #Native


GOCThatsMe's tweet image. From Bruno to Big Daddy! #WrestlingCommunity #History #Facts @OfficialPWI #Tradition #Honor

I was 13 years old when Hansen broke Sammartino’s neck & then 23 years later I met him, then was appointed Commissioner of the NAWA taking over the office from Bruno! @CACReunion @IPWHF @BustedOpenRadio @OfficialPWI #History #Legend #WrestlingCommunity #WWE



I've uncovered a hidden truth: the Great Sphinx's nose was stolen, but why? #Mystery #History


The story repeated in modern times includes courtly love, chivalry and religion – and characters such as Lancelot and Guinevere, whose relationship was famously immortalised in Thomas Malory’s 1485 book Le Morte D'Arthur. Read more 👉 lttr.ai/Apte7 #history


Weird History: In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the French Revolution to return to France. #WeirdHistory #OnThisDay #History

WeirdOddHistory's tweet image. Weird History: In 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte signs a general amnesty to allow all but about one thousand of the most notorious émigrés of the French Revolution to return to France. #WeirdHistory #OnThisDay #History

Monday 27 April Anzac Day in New Zealand (in lieu) In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. #AnzacDayinNewZealand #history #holiday #NewZealand #OccasionalDigest bit.ly/3Qzcd1F

TheOccDigest's tweet image. Monday 27 April Anzac Day in New Zealand (in lieu)

In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. 
#AnzacDayinNewZealand #history #holiday #NewZealand #OccasionalDigest
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I was 13 years old when Hansen broke Sammartino’s neck & then 23 years later I met him, then was appointed Commissioner of the NAWA taking over the office from Bruno! @CACReunion @IPWHF @BustedOpenRadio @OfficialPWI #History #Legend #WrestlingCommunity #WWE

Fifty years ago tonight in Madison Square Garden, Stan Hansen broke Bruno Sammartino's neck with an infamously mistimed bodyslam (blamed on Hansen's lariat). Hansen's career would be made for life, and Sammartino's nearly ended. (Photo here from their 1976 Shea Stadium rematch)

BrianRSolomon's tweet image. Fifty years ago tonight in Madison Square Garden, Stan Hansen broke Bruno Sammartino's neck with an infamously mistimed bodyslam (blamed on Hansen's lariat). Hansen's career would be made for life, and Sammartino's nearly ended. (Photo here from their 1976 Shea Stadium rematch)


history-maps.com/warmap/america… HistoryMaps presents: Timeline of the American Revolution infographic #ushistory #usa #history

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HistoryMaps presents: Timeline of the American Revolution infographic
#ushistory #usa #history

Step back in time at Macau's Senado Square! Centuries of architectural styles blend seamlessly in this historic heart of the city. Admire the Portuguese influence & explore nearby gems like the Ruins of St. Paul's. #Macau #History #Architecture #Travel

LivingInHK01's tweet image. Step back in time at Macau's Senado Square!  Centuries of architectural styles blend seamlessly in this historic heart of the city.  Admire the Portuguese influence & explore nearby gems like the Ruins of St. Paul's. 
#Macau #History #Architecture #Travel

Did you know that during WWII, a group of American soldiers discovered a hidden cache of Nazi gold, but their mission to secure it was mired in bureaucracy and secrecy? This irony shows how greed can complicate even the most noble intentions! #History


The brutal image of Emmett Till's mutilated head on a Jet Magazine cover was horrifying. He was the same age as I. A stark reminder of injustice. #EmmettTill #CivilRights #History


History Lesson By Samrat Choudhary 😅😅😅 #gautambuddha #ashoka #history #samratchoudhary #trendingnow


PRISIONEROS: LA MARCHA HACIA EL DON 🇷🇺 Verano de 1942. Columnas soviéticas marchan cautivas bajo custodia alemana. La imagen documenta el desgaste masivo de la Operación Blau, símbolo del trágico destino humano en el frente. 🏛️⚠️ #WarDossier #History #Stalingrad #WWII #Archive

WarDossier's tweet image. PRISIONEROS: LA MARCHA HACIA EL DON 🇷🇺
Verano de 1942. Columnas soviéticas marchan cautivas bajo custodia alemana. La imagen documenta el desgaste masivo de la Operación Blau, símbolo del trágico destino humano en el frente. 🏛️⚠️
#WarDossier #History #Stalingrad #WWII #Archive
WarDossier's tweet image. PRISIONEROS: LA MARCHA HACIA EL DON 🇷🇺
Verano de 1942. Columnas soviéticas marchan cautivas bajo custodia alemana. La imagen documenta el desgaste masivo de la Operación Blau, símbolo del trágico destino humano en el frente. 🏛️⚠️
#WarDossier #History #Stalingrad #WWII #Archive
WarDossier's tweet image. PRISIONEROS: LA MARCHA HACIA EL DON 🇷🇺
Verano de 1942. Columnas soviéticas marchan cautivas bajo custodia alemana. La imagen documenta el desgaste masivo de la Operación Blau, símbolo del trágico destino humano en el frente. 🏛️⚠️
#WarDossier #History #Stalingrad #WWII #Archive

CHURCHILL: EL GESTO DE LA VICTORIA 🎞️🇬🇧 Junio de 1943. Winston Churchill regresa de Washington y realiza su icónico gesto en Downing Street. La imagen documenta la moral británica, símbolo de resistencia política en el frente. 🏛️✌️ #WarDossier #History #Churchill #WWII #Archive

WarDossier's tweet image. CHURCHILL: EL GESTO DE LA VICTORIA 🎞️🇬🇧
Junio de 1943. Winston Churchill regresa de Washington y realiza su icónico gesto en Downing Street. La imagen documenta la moral británica, símbolo de resistencia política en el frente. 🏛️✌️
#WarDossier #History #Churchill #WWII #Archive

SAINT-LÔ: EL COSTO OPERATIVO 🎞️🇫🇷 Julio de 1944. Ingenieros de EE.UU. remueven escombros. La imagen documenta la destrucción del 95% de la ciudad, símbolo del sacrificio en el frente. 🏛️⚠️ #WarDossier #History #Normandy #WWII #Archive

WarDossier's tweet image. SAINT-LÔ: EL COSTO OPERATIVO 🎞️🇫🇷
Julio de 1944. Ingenieros de EE.UU. remueven escombros. La imagen documenta la destrucción del 95% de la ciudad, símbolo del sacrificio en el frente. 🏛️⚠️
#WarDossier #History #Normandy #WWII #Archive

U.S. Pfc Frank Pomroy from H-2-1 1st Marine Division rests by himself after 36 hours of intense continuous combat against Japanese defenders on Peleliu in September, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. U.S. Pfc Frank Pomroy from H-2-1 1st Marine Division rests by himself after 36 hours of intense continuous combat against Japanese defenders on Peleliu in September, 1944.

#History #WWII

Dedicated to those who speak of human rights: Innocent, defenseless women and young girls whose honors were violated by Armenian gangs. Their suffering remains a silent cry in history. #HumanRights #History #Justice

FiiTarih's tweet image. Dedicated to those who speak of human rights: Innocent, defenseless women and young girls whose honors were violated by Armenian gangs. Their suffering remains a silent cry in history. #HumanRights #History #Justice

British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. British infantry occupy slit trenches in the forward area between Hill 112 and Hill 113 in the Odon Valley during the Battle of Caen in July 16, 1944.

#History #WWII

Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. Two Soviet Army soldiers equipped with PPSh-41 submachine guns take cover in a trench during the Battle of Stalingrad, 1942.

#History #WWII

White Rock Battery showing a 3.7-inch mobile anti-aircraft gun in November, 1941. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. White Rock Battery showing a 3.7-inch mobile anti-aircraft gun in November, 1941.

#History #WWII

U.S. Marines operating a captured Japanese Type 92 machine gun on Iwo Jima in February, 1945. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. U.S. Marines operating a captured Japanese Type 92 machine gun on Iwo Jima in February, 1945.

#History #WWII

A patrol from the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Anzio, Italy, in March, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. A patrol from the 2nd Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Anzio, Italy, in March, 1944.

#History #WWII

Infantrymen of the 255th Infantry Regiment move down a street in Waldenburg, Germany, on April 16, 1945. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. Infantrymen of the 255th Infantry Regiment move down a street in Waldenburg, Germany, on April 16, 1945.

#History #WWII

Assembly of the Krupp Leichttraktor ended #OTD in 1930. This tank ended up incredibly complicated, larger and heavier than required. Efforts to salvage the design were aborted in 1934 and the few tanks that were built were used only for training. #tanks #history

Tank_Archives's tweet image. Assembly of the Krupp Leichttraktor ended #OTD in 1930. This tank ended up incredibly complicated, larger and heavier than required. Efforts to salvage the design were aborted in 1934 and the few tanks that were built were used only for training. #tanks #history

📍The Grianán of Aileach is a dramatic hilltop stone ringfort on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland, overlooking Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle. Dating back to 1700 BC 🏰🇮🇪 📸 Chris Gallagher Photography #Donegal #Ireland #History #Inishowen #Ringfort

ThisIsIreland3's tweet image. 📍The Grianán of Aileach is a dramatic hilltop stone ringfort on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland, overlooking Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle. Dating back to 1700 BC 🏰🇮🇪

📸 Chris Gallagher Photography 

#Donegal #Ireland #History #Inishowen #Ringfort

A Universal Carrier crew of the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade hands out chocolate to Dutch civilians during the advance of 11th Armoured Division in the Netherlands on September 22, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. A Universal Carrier crew of the 8th Battalion, Rifle Brigade hands out chocolate to Dutch civilians during the advance of 11th Armoured Division in the Netherlands on September 22, 1944.

#History #WWII

A Japanese freighter of about 4500 tons blows up during attacks by Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) planes on a convoy south of Camranh Bay, French Indochina, on January 12, 1945. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. A Japanese freighter of about 4500 tons blows up during attacks by Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Lexington (CV-16) planes on a convoy south of Camranh Bay, French Indochina, on January 12, 1945.

#History #WWII

Surely this is not too much to ask, is it? #eastend #history #humour

The_East_End's tweet image. Surely this is not too much to ask, is it?

#eastend #history #humour

The SU-85B began its proving grounds trials #OTD in 1945. Despite completing them successfully it was never put into mass production as GAZ refused to begin any new projects for the military. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Tank_Archives's tweet image. The SU-85B began its proving grounds trials #OTD in 1945. Despite completing them successfully it was never put into mass production as GAZ refused to begin any new projects for the military. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII

Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division during a medal ceremony in the city of Carentan, France, in 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division during a medal ceremony in the city of Carentan, France, in 1944.

#History #WWII

23 Apr 1661: Britain's Charles II is crowned at Westminster Abbey, restoring the monarchy after years of #republican rule under Oliver Cromwell and marking the reestablishment of royal authority following the #English Civil War and Interregnum period. #History #OTD #ad

URDailyHistory's tweet image. 23 Apr 1661: Britain's Charles II is crowned at Westminster Abbey, restoring the monarchy after years of #republican rule under Oliver Cromwell and marking the reestablishment of royal authority following the #English Civil War and Interregnum period. #History #OTD #ad

Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪 Um die Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein. #Geschichte #History

wagn36507's tweet image. Kaiser Wilhelm II. auf seiner legendären Palästinareise 1898. 👑🕌🐪

Um die  Verbundenheit zur muslimischen Welt zu zeigen, kombinierte er preußische  Uniform mit orientalischer Abaya. Das brachte ihm den Spitznamen  „Hadschi Wilhelm“ ein.

#Geschichte #History

Shell casings litter the deck of the Cleveland-class light cruiser USS Miami (CL-89) after it shelled the Palau Islands on September 7, 1944. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. Shell casings litter the deck of the Cleveland-class light cruiser USS Miami (CL-89) after it shelled the Palau Islands on September 7, 1944.

#History #WWII

18 April 1906: At 5:12 am, an estimated 7.9 magnitude #earthquake destroyed 80% of San Francisco, California and killed some 2,500 people. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/3ewRq7q

URDailyHistory's tweet image. 18 April 1906: At 5:12 am, an estimated 7.9 magnitude #earthquake destroyed 80% of San Francisco, California and killed some 2,500 people. #History #OTD #ad amzn.to/3ewRq7q

German soldiers talk to French women outside of Moulin Rouge at the beginning of the German occupation of Paris in June, 1940. #History #WWII

WW2Facts's tweet image. German soldiers talk to French women outside of Moulin Rouge at the beginning of the German occupation of Paris in June, 1940.

#History #WWII

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