10 Incredible Stories From World War II
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Jiří Klůc is a young Czech historian with a passionate interest in WWII. He has travelled around the world to find the last survivors and record the stories of unsung heroes - soldiers, prisoners of war, and ordinary people caught up in the conflict. Each of these stories is a testimony of humanity and courage in difficult times, and brings fresh insight into the past.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
Leonard Gaj: An American POW in Teplice
Among the lesser-known World War II stories is that of US soldiers captured after the D-Day landings in Normandy—like Leonard Gaj, who ended up as a POW in Teplice.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
End of WWII in Czechia: US veterans recall how they helped liberate Western Bohemia
In May 1945, Western Bohemia was liberated by US forces under the command of General Patton. Historian Jiří Klůc was able to find several US veterans who fought there.
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Incredible Stories from WWII
How veterans remember American bombing of Czechoslovakia
Allied pilots targeted strategic locations in Czech cities during the Second World War. But how do veterans recall these missions?
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Incredible Stories from WWII
The unknown story of war hero Frank Jirka, who lost both legs in the battle for Iwo Jima
In February and March 1945, the Americans fought a bloody battle for the small Pacific island of Iwo Jima. A number of our compatriots helped make history there.
