Tag: World War II
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Silent Wings Museum preserves memory of key role in World War II
Glider planes had an important role in the success of the Normandy Beach Invasion that ended World War II. The Silent Wings Museum is dedicated to preserving the memory, as well as the history, of these gliders. The only museum in the world dedicated to the glider program is located near the Lubbock International Airport,…
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Musem of Texas Tech displays powerful Holocaust Liberation exhibit
When American forces liberated concentration camps, they saw the worst that humanity could do to each other. Many of the Texas Liberators haven’t talked about their experiences until now.