Today in 1914, the British Expeditionary Force arrives in Europe. According to legend, the Kaiser describes the six infantry divisions and five cavalry brigades as “that contemptible little army.” Although he never said it, the British soon dub themselves the “Old Contemptibles” pic.twitter.com/acgKSYTs9d
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Day: August 19, 2024
On this day in 1944, street fighting erupts in Paris as the French Resistance rises up against German troops occupying the city. The violence continues until Aug. 25 when Allied armies arrive to liberate Paris. pic.twitter.com/VufQGKYMZz
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Two Israeli Soldiers suffered Serious Injuries as a result of a Hezbollah Drone Impact earlier on the Town of Ya’ara in Northwestern Israel.
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Even more Alerts for Northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/8dqOeWHSW0
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More Rocket Alerts now for the Upper Galilee Region of Northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/ZQSaAFqGDP
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