Thursday, April 9, 2026

war

The story of a Brooklyn native, veteran of the Battle of the Bulge

More than 300,000 World War II veterans lived in Brooklyn. It is known that a wall with the names of more than 11,500 soldiers...

The role of women in World War I — nurses who saved lives

During World War I, Brooklyn nurses served in the American Red Cross and the US Army Nurse Corps in the same positions as nurses...

Brooklyn Military Memorial — History of Creation

The Brooklyn War Memorial was created after a large-scale competition was announced to create a monument to all Brooklynites who participated in World War...

Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn — the face of the US Army in New York

During the first half of the 19th century, the United States was forced to expand its fortifications to protect its harbors and strategic waterways....

Brooklyn and World War II — at the forefront of the home front

During World War II, Brooklyn played a key role on the home front as a major industrial and military center, with the Brooklyn Navy...

Dutch settlers — founders of Broekelen

Surprisingly, the city of Brooklyn does not have a specific founder. Among the founders of the city is the Dutch community. This raises the...
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