Articles related to "1917"
The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Halifax Explosion of 1917
Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed
halifax explosion of 1917 • northern halifax dartmouth demolished • halifax nova scotia in wwi • french ship mont blanc • belgian ship iwo
Haligonians watched with curiosity as Mont Blanc drifted to Halifax, the ship ablaze from an accident. Minutes later, the ship exploded, with many injured and killed
halifax explosion of 1917 • northern halifax dartmouth demolished • halifax nova scotia in wwi • french ship mont blanc • belgian ship iwo
The Red Army 1917-1923
Formed from mutinous soldiers, armed factory workers and peasant conscripts, the Red Army prevailed through force of arms in the six-year-long Russian Civil War.
red army • army order number 1 • red guards • raboche-krest'yanskaya krasnaya armiya • rkka
Formed from mutinous soldiers, armed factory workers and peasant conscripts, the Red Army prevailed through force of arms in the six-year-long Russian Civil War.
red army • army order number 1 • red guards • raboche-krest'yanskaya krasnaya armiya • rkka
The Southern White Army 1917-1920
Under the protection of the Cossacks and aided by a corps of Interventionists, the AFSR White Army of the South fought for three bloody years until defeated.
ukraine • don cossacks • kuban cossacks • kaliden • kransov
Under the protection of the Cossacks and aided by a corps of Interventionists, the AFSR White Army of the South fought for three bloody years until defeated.
ukraine • don cossacks • kuban cossacks • kaliden • kransov
The White Russian Armies 1917-1923
The Russian Civil War pitted communist Red armies against counter-revolutionary White armies in a six year long armed struggle. This is a look at those White forces.
provisional government • alexander kerensky • bolshevik red army • anti-bolshevik • russian civil war
The Russian Civil War pitted communist Red armies against counter-revolutionary White armies in a six year long armed struggle. This is a look at those White forces.
provisional government • alexander kerensky • bolshevik red army • anti-bolshevik • russian civil war
Reasons for the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inevitable result of peasant dissatisfaction, poor leadership, an unpopular monarchy, political movements, and war.
russian revolution • russian revolution of 1917 • reasons for the russian revolution • tsar nicholas • nicholas ii
Passchendaele: 3rd Battle of Ypres
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Bloody battle was devastating for Canadian soldiers mired in deep mud, but recapturing Passchendaele Ridge was crucial. There were 15,000 Canadian casualties.
canadians in ww1 • battle of passchendaele • 3rd battle of ypres • passchendaele ridge belgium • 15000 canadian casualties
Russian Women's Legion of Death
The organization, war record, and short-lived history of the battalions of the Russian Women's Legion of Death that fought in World War One and the Russian Revolution.
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
The organization, war record, and short-lived history of the battalions of the Russian Women's Legion of Death that fought in World War One and the Russian Revolution.
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
The 12 Battles of the Isonzo
During the First World War the Isonzo valley lay on the Alpine Front between Italy and Austria-Hungary and was the scene of a succession of twelve battles
general luigi cardorna • general borojevic bojna • italian army • alpini • tyrolean troops
During the First World War the Isonzo valley lay on the Alpine Front between Italy and Austria-Hungary and was the scene of a succession of twelve battles
general luigi cardorna • general borojevic bojna • italian army • alpini • tyrolean troops
Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Formation of the Red Army Cavalry
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny was formed in 1918 to give the Red Army a mobile striking force and rapid reaction reserve in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • kransov • mammotov • shkuro
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny was formed in 1918 to give the Red Army a mobile striking force and rapid reaction reserve in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • kransov • mammotov • shkuro
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
The Combat Record of the Konarmia
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny fought the Whites, Poles, Armenians, Greens, and everyone else in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • tachanka • kransov • mammotov
The 1st Cavalry Army of General Budyonny fought the Whites, Poles, Armenians, Greens, and everyone else in the Russian Civil War.
red army • russian civil war • tachanka • kransov • mammotov
The Northern White Army 1918-1920
Centered in the frozen wind-swept White Sea region, a small force of White troops held out against the Reds with the help of a few thousand Interventionist troops.
allied forces • murmansk • archangel • general ek miller • admiral kolchak
Centered in the frozen wind-swept White Sea region, a small force of White troops held out against the Reds with the help of a few thousand Interventionist troops.
allied forces • murmansk • archangel • general ek miller • admiral kolchak
Baratov's Corps Combat Record
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Baratov's cavalry corps in Persia, forgotten and far from home during the Russian Revolution, refused to stop fighting during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Montreal Canadiens; Hockey Institution
An article about the Montreal Canadiens, the oldest and most successful hockey franchise of all time.
montreal canadiens nhl 24 stanley cups wanderers s
An article about the Montreal Canadiens, the oldest and most successful hockey franchise of all time.
montreal canadiens nhl 24 stanley cups wanderers s
Ferruccio Busoni's Arlecchino
Arlecchino (Harlequin), an Italian comic opera by Ferruccio Busoni: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Busoni opera information.
ferruccio busoni • italian opera • italian composer • opera arlecchino • opera harlequin
Arlecchino (Harlequin), an Italian comic opera by Ferruccio Busoni: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Busoni opera information.
ferruccio busoni • italian opera • italian composer • opera arlecchino • opera harlequin
Official Designated State Flowers
Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing.
state flower • list of state flowers • official state flower • flower for every state • united states flowers
Each state in the United States of America has a formal flower. Some blooms are claimed by more than one place. Check this complete state by state listing.
state flower • list of state flowers • official state flower • flower for every state • united states flowers
The Women's Battalions of Death
A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One
womans battalion • woman's battalion • women's legion • female soldier • army girl
Quick Quiz on Hockey History
Try this Quick Quiz on Hockey History only if tests are fun for you.
nhl • stanley cup • hockey • ice hockey.
Try this Quick Quiz on Hockey History only if tests are fun for you.
nhl • stanley cup • hockey • ice hockey.
Service Book and Hymnal (SBH): 41 Years later
A review of the venerable <I>Service Book and Hymnal</I>, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service
A review of the venerable <I>Service Book and Hymnal</I>, used for many years in Lutheran circles, written by James Gerhardt Sucha.
lutheran • hymn • hymnal • hymnody • service
Ancestry of George W. Bush
A prominent figure in the news these days, George W. Bush is a president with genealogical ties to old English royalty.
ancestry george bush • george bush • george w bush • bush family tree • george bush genealogy
A prominent figure in the news these days, George W. Bush is a president with genealogical ties to old English royalty.
ancestry george bush • george bush • george w bush • bush family tree • george bush genealogy
History of Faberge Eggs
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Today, Faberge eggs are priceless masterpieces but their history began in 1885 with Tsar Alexander III, who commissioned Peter Carl Faberge to make an egg for his wife.
faberge • faberge eggs • russia • romanovs • easter
Children's Literature
A discussion on Children's literature. An overview and information on literature targeted for ages 3 through kindergarten.
literature • children • russian • poetry • verses
A discussion on Children's literature. An overview and information on literature targeted for ages 3 through kindergarten.
literature • children • russian • poetry • verses
Ragtime
The article traces the mix of Ragtime with jazz. It gives a description of the elements that were exchanged between Ragtime and Jazz and the differences between the two.
jazz • ragtime • syncopation • improvisation
The article traces the mix of Ragtime with jazz. It gives a description of the elements that were exchanged between Ragtime and Jazz and the differences between the two.
jazz • ragtime • syncopation • improvisation
Conference Finals Preview
A preview of the NHL Conference Finals with the Leafs-Sabres and the Avalanche-Stars.
nhl • national • hockey • league • eastern
A preview of the NHL Conference Finals with the Leafs-Sabres and the Avalanche-Stars.
nhl • national • hockey • league • eastern
The End of the Romanov Dynasty
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
The assassination of the Romanov family was the result of political factors which led not only to the death of the Tsar but also the collapse of the country.
political events leading to the russian revolution • romanov assassination • nicholas ii and aleksandra • the formation of the russian constitution and duma • rasputin's influence on the romanov family
Historic Daffodils
Historic daffodils are reminders of the past and present some interesting conversation pieces in the garden. What is a historic daffodil? Read this article for more information.
dafodils • daffodil bulbs • growing bulbs • narcissus • narcissus bulbs
Historic daffodils are reminders of the past and present some interesting conversation pieces in the garden. What is a historic daffodil? Read this article for more information.
dafodils • daffodil bulbs • growing bulbs • narcissus • narcissus bulbs
A Serial (art) Killer
In which a French artist makes his statement by damaging a piece of famous Dada art created by Marcel Duchamp.
fountain • dada • marcel duchamp • pinoncelli • fountainonce
In which a French artist makes his statement by damaging a piece of famous Dada art created by Marcel Duchamp.
fountain • dada • marcel duchamp • pinoncelli • fountainonce
Tips for Coping With Anxiety
A list of coping tips, how to handle panic, and ways to help alleviate anxiety
anxiety • stress • coping • breathing • meditation
A list of coping tips, how to handle panic, and ways to help alleviate anxiety
anxiety • stress • coping • breathing • meditation
Viewing the Pulitzers through the Web
Want to see this year's Pulitzer winning entries? They're on the Web, along with coverage of how they were selected, and more.
pulitzer prizes • pulitzer committee • poynter institute • freedom forum • wall street journal
Want to see this year's Pulitzer winning entries? They're on the Web, along with coverage of how they were selected, and more.
pulitzer prizes • pulitzer committee • poynter institute • freedom forum • wall street journal
The P Report
P movies dominate the weekend box office, P movie Tidbit news, and a thumbnail review of <i>Near Dark</i>.
box office • psychotronic • movies • horror • sixth sense
P movies dominate the weekend box office, P movie Tidbit news, and a thumbnail review of <i>Near Dark</i>.
box office • psychotronic • movies • horror • sixth sense
160 Years on The Border
The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country.
pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
The US Army is returning to the guard the southern border of its country. This is a mission that is nearly as old as its country.
pancho villa • columbus new mexico • border • border guard • national guard
Francis Poulenc of 'Les Six'
Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')
francis poulenc • poulenc biography • poulenc works • francis poulenc gloria • poulenc stabat mater
Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')
francis poulenc • poulenc biography • poulenc works • francis poulenc gloria • poulenc stabat mater
Indian Paintbrush, Wildflower
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.
germinating wildflower seeds • legend of the indian paintbrush • texas bluebonnet • figwort • wyoming state flower
The legend of the Indian Paintbrush is immortalized in a book by Tomie de Paola. It sprouts from wildflower seed and the Lady Bird Wildflower Center provides research.
germinating wildflower seeds • legend of the indian paintbrush • texas bluebonnet • figwort • wyoming state flower
Jaen, Spain City and Province, Andalucia
A brief look at Jaen in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Castle, Parador, Cathedral and Churches plenty to see and do.
where to go in jaén • jaen province is spain´s leading olive oil produce • city of jaén boasts many architectural gems • jaen's cathedral • castle and 4* parador
A brief look at Jaen in Andalucia, Southern Spain. Castle, Parador, Cathedral and Churches plenty to see and do.
where to go in jaén • jaen province is spain´s leading olive oil produce • city of jaén boasts many architectural gems • jaen's cathedral • castle and 4* parador
Russian Culture Guides
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
One of the best things to do before traveling to a country as complicated as Russia is to read up on its history and culture. Here are some books to get you started.
russia • culture • history • books • travel
Techniques for Verse Action!
Why and, more importantly, how are novels-in-verse so devastatingly effective in portraying action? Let’s look at techniques used in History: The Home Movie.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
Why and, more importantly, how are novels-in-verse so devastatingly effective in portraying action? Let’s look at techniques used in History: The Home Movie.
poetry • novel-in-verse • poem • book-length poem • poetic narrative
The Hermitage, St Petersburg
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is like a city in itself. With 1057 rooms to stroll through admiring art and architecture alike, it's a gallery of adventure.
the hermitage museum • winter palace • st petersburg art galleries • catherine the great • neva river
The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is like a city in itself. With 1057 rooms to stroll through admiring art and architecture alike, it's a gallery of adventure.
the hermitage museum • winter palace • st petersburg art galleries • catherine the great • neva river
Two French Artists Paint Dancers
Both Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec created artworks in Paris that featured dancers. For Degas, it was the ballet and ballerinas. For Toulouse-Lautrec, it was the cancan
edgar degas • henri toulouse-lautrec • moulin rouge • cancan • ballet
Both Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec created artworks in Paris that featured dancers. For Degas, it was the ballet and ballerinas. For Toulouse-Lautrec, it was the cancan
edgar degas • henri toulouse-lautrec • moulin rouge • cancan • ballet
A Shoe With Soul : Chuck Taylor All Stars Bid Good-Bye
The Long-time Classic Footwear Hits The End Of The Line
sports • basketball • shoe
The Long-time Classic Footwear Hits The End Of The Line
sports • basketball • shoe
Esperanto and Cinema. Part One
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
Famous Converts To Islam: Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Cat Stevens, Queen Noor
This is a look at some of the more famous converts to Islam.
converts to islam • muhammad ali • jemimah khan • cat stevens islam • yusuf islam
This is a look at some of the more famous converts to Islam.
converts to islam • muhammad ali • jemimah khan • cat stevens islam • yusuf islam
Ghosts of Authors Past
Looking for an actual apparition or simply the spirit of greatness? Then take a literary tour.
ghost • apparition • literary ghost • rowan oak • william faulkner
Looking for an actual apparition or simply the spirit of greatness? Then take a literary tour.
ghost • apparition • literary ghost • rowan oak • william faulkner
Jerusalem in the Islamic World
A look at the Holy City of Jerusalem and what it means to the Islamic world.
jerusalem • al-quds • al-aqsa • dome of the rock • palestine
A look at the Holy City of Jerusalem and what it means to the Islamic world.
jerusalem • al-quds • al-aqsa • dome of the rock • palestine
John Lee Hooker
A brief bio of Blues Great John Lee Hooker
john lee hooker • blues musicians • blues music • boogie man
A brief bio of Blues Great John Lee Hooker
john lee hooker • blues musicians • blues music • boogie man
A Profile of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
Access Guide Canada
The Access Guide Canada is an online searchable database of places and services available in Canada for persons with disabilities. Users are encouraged to add listings.
accessible travel • canadian accessibility guide • resources for disabled • seniors services • wheelchair accessible
The Access Guide Canada is an online searchable database of places and services available in Canada for persons with disabilities. Users are encouraged to add listings.
accessible travel • canadian accessibility guide • resources for disabled • seniors services • wheelchair accessible
Alvin Buck Jones
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
Alvin "Buck" Jones, former NHL defenseman played with Detroit Red Wings dies just a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
alvin “buck” jones • former nhl defensman played with thedetroit red wi • toronto maple leafs • nhl • united states hockey league
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