Pages tagged with: world-war-two
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Plymouth Blitz - 80th Anniversary
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Plymouth Blitz - 80th Anniversary. Exploring different aspects of the Plymouth Blitz and its legacies. 17 March and 21 April.
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New book: Desperate Victories by Dr G. H. Bennett
In his new book, Desperate Victories, University of Plymouth historian Dr Harry Bennett provides first-hand accounts and commentary on the British reaction to one of the greatest shocks in military history – the German blitzkrieg in the west.
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Research highlights near-miss which could have changed outcome of D-Day
Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor of History at the University of Plymouth, has uncovered a near-miss which might potentially have changed the shape of D-Day.
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Secret deals in the desert
What's on at the University of Plymouth: Secret deals in the desert - the espionage for new science and technology, and the Nazi-Soviet Pact. 26 November 2020.
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No more heroes anymore? Behind every pioneer there is a human story to share
No more heroes anymore? Behind every pioneer there is a human story to share. Dr Harry Bennett explores how the passing down of memories connects us to the past and the people who shape it.
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University to mark 75th anniversary of Portland Square bombing
Plymouth University news: The University is holding a special service on 22 April to remember the victims of the Portland Square air raid shelter bombing 75 years on.
