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Nothing says "Happy Flag Day!" like watching a B-25 WWII aircraft take off! Yes...even posting a day late! 😊 This saved BlackBerry phone video has surprisingly good sound. To get "full effect" of the distinct WWI engines, sync a Bluetooth SIG to a JBL Professional speaker (anyone will do!) and crank it up. It will sound like a B-25 just flew by your house! Watch a couple times! It's short and a little addictive - especially for history buffs. Video should be about the "experience" as much as the message and subject matter. LinkedIn is a great way to share this experience! It's also something that can be "repurposed" effectively - something companies like Content 10x do well and assist clients in doing the same. How much do you use video on LinkedIn? Do have a library that can be edited for later use? Do you have a favorite topic or subject matter? Obviously we like WWII aircraft. Next stop - trains! (again) 😊 #WWII #FlagDay #video #marketing #JSIN #JumpstartToday

The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944 – codename Overlord - brought together 133,000+ troops from the British Commonwealth, United States, and their allies in the largest amphibious invasion and a pivotal moment in military history. As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, we reflect on the huge sacrifices made for our future and honour the bravery of those who fought. We also applaud the innovative strategies and technologies that contributed to the Allied success. One such innovation was the deployment of ‘Hobart’s Funnies’ of the 79th Armoured Division, which played an important role on D-Day. Named after their commander, Major-General Percy Hobart, these specialised armoured vehicles were designed for specific roles. Among the most effective was the Sherman Crab which featured a flail to clear mines and barbed wire. The concept of the flail tank was first conceived in 1942 by South African officer Capt. Abraham du Toit. The British Army initially used the Matilda Scorpion as its first flail tank, which featured a basic frame carrying a flail drum mounted on the front, driven by a separate engine attached to the side of the tank. The flail tank design continued to evolve throughout the war, ultimately resulting in the sophisticated Sherman Crab. Unlike the more makeshift Matilda Scorpion, the Crab was a purpose-built variant, equipped with an adjustable frame for the flail and driven by the tank’s own engine via a power take-off, eliminating the need for an additional engine. Both the Matilda Scorpion and the Sherman Crab retained their combat effectiveness by keeping their turrets and main guns, although they typically operated with the turrets reversed to avoid damage while clearing minefields. The Sherman Crab performed admirably for the rest of World War II. After the war, with the Sherman being phased out of British service, designers sought a new flail vehicle using a British-built chassis. Aardvark drew from these designs and in the early 1980s, developed the JSFU (Joint-Service Flail Unit) utilising modern components and materials. 80 years on from D-Day, through the mine clearance innovation developed for success on D-Day and WWII, lives are still being saved today. #DDay #WWII

CAD History Poll! During WWII, what did the Astatic Corporation Warehouse supply to the military? Let us know your answer in the comments ⬇️ #cadaudio #cad #cadhistory

Do you know the stories your family's veterans carry in their hearts? 🇺🇸 ♥️ The stories of our grandparents' valor and sacrifice often make up the tapestry of our family legacies. Yet, as time marches on, we risk losing these personal accounts of history. 🪦 Now is the crucial moment to engage with the veterans in our families — to ask, listen, and record their military experiences that shaped their lives and our heritage. 🎖️ My own experience with this preserves a chapter of my family's story forever. A naval aviator in the family, who flew in blimps during the Korean War, shared his tales on video 📹. Those recordings are now beyond valuable, especially as we navigated the challenges of his worsening dementia. I pose a question to all of you: Have your grandparents shared about their time in the military? 🪖 The reflections they share could offer insights into resilience, courage, and history that textbooks often overlook. Their service deserves to be honored and remembered by generations to come. For those eager to preserve these living histories, Our Patriot Stories offers a platform to record their military history for free.  Find out more and get started by visiting the link in the comment below. It's a gesture of gratitude you'll cherish—a narrative thread in your family's story that you won't want to miss. #MilitaryHistory #FamilyLegacy #Veterans

Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: Understanding the Differences Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important U.S. holidays that honor military personnel, but they serve different purposes and are observed in distinct ways. Memorial Day: Date: Last Monday in May Purpose: Honors and remembers the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. Observance: Often marked by somber ceremonies, laying of wreaths, and placing flowers on graves. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials to pay their respects to fallen soldiers. It’s a time for reflection and remembrance. Veterans Day: Date: November 11 Purpose: Celebrates and honors all military veterans, both living and deceased, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Observance: Celebrated with parades, ceremonies, and events that thank veterans for their service. Many schools and organizations host programs to recognize the contributions of veterans. While both days honor military service members, Memorial Day is specifically dedicated to those who lost their lives in service, whereas Veterans Day honors all who have served. As Americans, we often celebrate Memorial Day as an extended weekend, please take a moment to honor the fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces while you enjoy time with your families. Have a blessed weekend!

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We take so many things for granted. It's easy to forget in your day-to-day life. We live in-between the morning cups of coffee, the afternoon work, or our evening routines. In some ways, those individuals that gave it all, would have it just that way... FREE Free to live our lives in peace, Free to live in the pursuit of happiness, Free to build and grow and live in what is the most prosperous nation in the world. But we must never forget the cost of liberty and what it takes to get here. Today is June 6, and today we remember D-DAY. Today we remember all those individuals that served and made the ultimate sacrifice so that future generations in the United States and abroad could have a brighter future. Today we remember #freedomisntfree #dday #veterans

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Carl Philipp Gottfried (or Gottlieb) von Clausewitz was a Prussian general and military theorist who lived from 1780 to 1831. His most famous work, "Vom Kriege" (On War), published posthumously in 1832, is a seminal treatise on military strategy and theory. Clausewitz's insights on the nature of war and strategy have had a profound impact not only on military doctrine but also on fields such as business and management. "The greatest enemy of a good plan is the dream of a perfect plan." - Carl Von Clausewitz, On War (1832) In business, striving for perfection can often lead to paralysis by analysis. While aiming for high standards is important, waiting for the perfect plan can delay action and allow opportunities to slip away. A good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan implemented too late. Embrace flexibility, make adjustments as needed, and move forward with confidence. #businessplanning #agility #execution