Articles related to "Allied Forces"
D-Day and Operation Fortitude
Hitler and the German High Command bit on the deception of Operation Fortitude and the results were successful Allied landings on the Norman Coast of France in 1944.
d-day • world war ii • normandy • operation overlord • operation fortitude
Hitler and the German High Command bit on the deception of Operation Fortitude and the results were successful Allied landings on the Norman Coast of France in 1944.
d-day • world war ii • normandy • operation overlord • operation fortitude
Italy - Forgotten Front Remembered
Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory.
world war ii • italian front • italy • southern european battlefront • gustov line
Diverse in scope the Italian Campaign of World War II lost its prestige once the Allies stormed into Normandy in June 1944, but played a large part in the final victory.
world war ii • italian front • italy • southern european battlefront • gustov line
Army Pigeons in World War I & II
Over 200,000 carrier or homing pigeons were used by the Allied forces during World War I and II in order to conduct surveillance and relay messages to the front.
carrier pigeons • allied forces • australian army • british army • u.s. army
Over 200,000 carrier or homing pigeons were used by the Allied forces during World War I and II in order to conduct surveillance and relay messages to the front.
carrier pigeons • allied forces • australian army • british army • u.s. army
The Battle of the Bulge
The Battle of the Bulge is known officially as the Battle of the Ardennes. Fighting between Allied and Axis forces waged from December 16, 1944 until January 25, 1945.
battle of the bulge • battle of the ardennes • allied forces • axis forces • ardennes
The Battle of the Bulge is known officially as the Battle of the Ardennes. Fighting between Allied and Axis forces waged from December 16, 1944 until January 25, 1945.
battle of the bulge • battle of the ardennes • allied forces • axis forces • ardennes
Alfred Noyes
The Highwayman came riding, riding, riding..." That is how the poem, "The Highwayman," begins. From that point on, you are pulled into the story. You can see <i>The Highwayman," riding up to the inn, hear the horses feet on the cobblestones and see Beth, "plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair." As a child, this was one of my favorite poems. It still is.
the highwayman • alfred noyes • noyes • poet • poetry
The Highwayman came riding, riding, riding..." That is how the poem, "The Highwayman," begins. From that point on, you are pulled into the story. You can see <i>The Highwayman," riding up to the inn, hear the horses feet on the cobblestones and see Beth, "plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair." As a child, this was one of my favorite poems. It still is.
the highwayman • alfred noyes • noyes • poet • poetry
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
DUNKIRK: What effect did it have on WWII?
Dunkirk was a defeat for the British. Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of 335,000 French and British troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. This evacuation greatly affected the end result of WWI.
dunkirk • hitler • britain • france • royal air force
Dunkirk was a defeat for the British. Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of 335,000 French and British troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. This evacuation greatly affected the end result of WWI.
dunkirk • hitler • britain • france • royal air force
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
Remembrance and Veteran's Day Reading
An awesome book about a soldier in the WWI trenches of Flanders, who uses his white scarf to protect himself when he rescues a robin caught in the barbed wire surrounding no-man's land.
flanders fields • ww1 • remembrance • great books for kids • norm jorgensen
An awesome book about a soldier in the WWI trenches of Flanders, who uses his white scarf to protect himself when he rescues a robin caught in the barbed wire surrounding no-man's land.
flanders fields • ww1 • remembrance • great books for kids • norm jorgensen
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
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
Top Attractions in Valletta, Malta
Beyond the extensive fortifications and Grand Harbour, this World Heritage-listed capital city is packed with history, from the Knights of St John to World War II.
attractions in malta • saluting battery • great siege of malta in 1565 • grand master’s palace • sovereign military order
Beyond the extensive fortifications and Grand Harbour, this World Heritage-listed capital city is packed with history, from the Knights of St John to World War II.
attractions in malta • saluting battery • great siege of malta in 1565 • grand master’s palace • sovereign military order
Canadians in Normandy and Italy
Actions of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
wwii • canada • normandy • italy • gothic line
Actions of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal
wwii • canada • normandy • italy • gothic line
Field Trip to D-day in Bedford, Virginia
The story of D-day is brought to life at the National D-day Memorial in southern Virginia, an easily accessible educational destination for young and old.
national d-day memorial in bedford virginia • visiting bedford virginia • visiting the national d-day memorial • field trips in southern virginia • world war ii field trips
The story of D-day is brought to life at the National D-day Memorial in southern Virginia, an easily accessible educational destination for young and old.
national d-day memorial in bedford virginia • visiting bedford virginia • visiting the national d-day memorial • field trips in southern virginia • world war ii field trips
Marshall Gebhard von Blücher
Gebhard von Blücher challenged Napoleon throughout the Napoleonic Wars. In fact, the Duke of Wellington may have lost the Battle of Waterloo without his help.
gebhard von blücher • blücher • marshall gebhard von blücher • prince wahlstadt • gebhard von blücher prince wahlstadt
Gebhard von Blücher challenged Napoleon throughout the Napoleonic Wars. In fact, the Duke of Wellington may have lost the Battle of Waterloo without his help.
gebhard von blücher • blücher • marshall gebhard von blücher • prince wahlstadt • gebhard von blücher prince wahlstadt
Pacific Military Cargo Cults
The isolated cultures of the south pacific were influenced by occupying Allied (usually US) military forces in World War Two with lasting effects.
cargo cults • cargo cult • islander pacific • strange military • weird military
The isolated cultures of the south pacific were influenced by occupying Allied (usually US) military forces in World War Two with lasting effects.
cargo cults • cargo cult • islander pacific • strange military • weird military
D-Day 1944
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
On the morning of June 6th an Allied armada arrived off the coast of Normandy and launched the largest amphibious assault in history. A <i>coup de grâce</i> had been delivered to the Third Reich. An Allied victory in Europe was now certain but that was not the case when the invasion was ordered.
eisenhower • montgomery • wwii • war • invasion
OPERATION JUBILEE: The Raid on Dieppe
In the spring of 1942, the situation with the Allied Forces in Europe was desperate. On August 19, 1942, Canadian Forces landed on the beach of Dieppe. My Uncle Bill was one of those men.
dieppe • wwii • 2nd world war • operation jubilee • veterans
In the spring of 1942, the situation with the Allied Forces in Europe was desperate. On August 19, 1942, Canadian Forces landed on the beach of Dieppe. My Uncle Bill was one of those men.
dieppe • wwii • 2nd world war • operation jubilee • veterans
Great Battlefields--Part 1
As long as there have been people living in Europe, there have been wars.
verdun • waterloo • normandy • d-day • battlefields
As long as there have been people living in Europe, there have been wars.
verdun • waterloo • normandy • d-day • battlefields
The War at Sea in 1854
Although known as the Crimean War, the naval action was far from confined to that theatre.
british ship furious • steamers • odessa • captain lorinc • royal navy
Although known as the Crimean War, the naval action was far from confined to that theatre.
british ship furious • steamers • odessa • captain lorinc • royal navy
Behind a Girl’s Diary
A short biography of a girl whose short and tragic life shows us how to be truly alive.
anne frank • holocaust • world war • diary • jew
A short biography of a girl whose short and tragic life shows us how to be truly alive.
anne frank • holocaust • world war • diary • jew
National D-Day Musuem
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
The Grand Opening of the National D-Day Museum
d-day • dday • overlord • eisenhower • wwii
Shinto
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Start Bay, Devon - D-Day Practice Area
The sandy beaches here were a training area before the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War 2, where 749 men lost their lives in the Operation Tiger tragedy.
devon attractions • start bay • torness • slapton sands • operation tiger
The sandy beaches here were a training area before the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War 2, where 749 men lost their lives in the Operation Tiger tragedy.
devon attractions • start bay • torness • slapton sands • operation tiger
Stravinsky Symphonies
Who needs to guess how Stravinsky would have conducted a particular passage when we can hear Stravinsky do it himself?
stravinsky • symphony of psalms • symphony in c • symphony in three movements • columbia symphony orchestra
Who needs to guess how Stravinsky would have conducted a particular passage when we can hear Stravinsky do it himself?
stravinsky • symphony of psalms • symphony in c • symphony in three movements • columbia symphony orchestra
The Beginning of the Seven Years' War
The beginning of the Seven Years' War was a precarious time. A system of alliances brought large armies together for a battle across the European continent.
british aquatic landings • battle new france • frederick the great seven years war • french and indian war europe • siege of prague
The beginning of the Seven Years' War was a precarious time. A system of alliances brought large armies together for a battle across the European continent.
british aquatic landings • battle new france • frederick the great seven years war • french and indian war europe • siege of prague
The Eisenhower Presidency
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
A brief examination of foreign policy and domestic affairs during the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
dwight d. eisenhower • nato • sputnik • cuban missile crisis • soviet union
The Flight of the Earls, 1607
A few years after his defeat in the Nine Years War, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone and many of his supporters fled Ireland.
the flight of the earls 1607 • hugh o'neill earl of tyrone • the nine years war • tyrone's rebellion • ulster plantation
A few years after his defeat in the Nine Years War, Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone and many of his supporters fled Ireland.
the flight of the earls 1607 • hugh o'neill earl of tyrone • the nine years war • tyrone's rebellion • ulster plantation
War, Peace and Recovery
What are the challenges to keeping a spiritual condition fit in times of war? War, Peace and Recovery takes a look at some issues in and around this point.
peace • war • grace • mercy
What are the challenges to keeping a spiritual condition fit in times of war? War, Peace and Recovery takes a look at some issues in and around this point.
peace • war • grace • mercy
A Century of U. S. Presidents: Qualifications
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
What makes a U. S. president? There is no job description, but a look at presidents of the past century reveals both common ingredients and anomalies.
presidential qualifications • president education • president experience • president background • presidents with military experience
Biography of Deborah Kerr — The English Rose
Dunkirk was a defeat for the British. Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of 335,000 French and British troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. This evacuation greatly affected the end result of WWI.
dunkirk • hitler • britain • france • royal air force
Dunkirk was a defeat for the British. Operation Dynamo was the evacuation of 335,000 French and British troops from the beaches of Dunkirk. This evacuation greatly affected the end result of WWI.
dunkirk • hitler • britain • france • royal air force
Cat's Cradle: A Book Review
Review of Kurt Vonnegut's book, with some biographical information on the author.
vonnegut • cat's cradle • essay • book review
Review of Kurt Vonnegut's book, with some biographical information on the author.
vonnegut • cat's cradle • essay • book review
Chiang Kai-Shek
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
An introduction to the life and times of Chiang Kai-Shek, Nationalist leader of China and founder of Taiwan.
china • taiwan • communism • second world war • japan
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command (V&H, pt. 3)
The key problems of this segment rest in the casting of the characters -- well known character actors are just plain bad choices for roles in docudramas, because they often bring with them some baggage of their own.
valour and the horror • television program • canada • world war • history
The key problems of this segment rest in the casting of the characters -- well known character actors are just plain bad choices for roles in docudramas, because they often bring with them some baggage of their own.
valour and the horror • television program • canada • world war • history
Early Rome
After appearing as a small village in the 900s B.C.E., Rome became a prominent city between 616 and 506, while dominated by foreign kings. In 506 Rome won its independenc
early rome • foundation rome • roman independence • roman independence etruscan • etruscans
After appearing as a small village in the 900s B.C.E., Rome became a prominent city between 616 and 506, while dominated by foreign kings. In 506 Rome won its independenc
early rome • foundation rome • roman independence • roman independence etruscan • etruscans
Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System administers economic policy in the United States through complex monetary tools and simple laws of supply and demand.
federal reserve system • board of governors • federal open market committee • federal reserve act • discount rate
The Federal Reserve System administers economic policy in the United States through complex monetary tools and simple laws of supply and demand.
federal reserve system • board of governors • federal open market committee • federal reserve act • discount rate
Germany - Visit Saxony - Dresden, Leipzig
The German region of Saxony was home to cultural heros like Mendelssohn, Schumann, Mahler, Wagner and Goethe. They all composed, wrote, and/or performed here.
germany saxony • visit saxony - dresden - leipzig • frauenkirche • leipzig j.s.bach's birthplace • bach museum leipzig
The German region of Saxony was home to cultural heros like Mendelssohn, Schumann, Mahler, Wagner and Goethe. They all composed, wrote, and/or performed here.
germany saxony • visit saxony - dresden - leipzig • frauenkirche • leipzig j.s.bach's birthplace • bach museum leipzig
History and R&B: The Soulful Soundtrack to World Events
The political, economic and social context in which some of our favorite tunes were released.
marvin gaye • aretha franklin • elvis presley
The political, economic and social context in which some of our favorite tunes were released.
marvin gaye • aretha franklin • elvis presley
History and Traditions of ANZAC Day in Australia
The ANZAC Day public holiday is a day for all Australian's to celebrate and remember the courage and sacrifices of Australian military servicemen and women.
history and traditions of anzac day in australia • day of military memorial on april 25th • australian public holiday • celebrate and remember the courage and sacrifices • gallipoli
The ANZAC Day public holiday is a day for all Australian's to celebrate and remember the courage and sacrifices of Australian military servicemen and women.
history and traditions of anzac day in australia • day of military memorial on april 25th • australian public holiday • celebrate and remember the courage and sacrifices • gallipoli
IIlegal Exports of Strategic Equipment to Iran
Illegal exports of U. S manufactured potential military and explosive components are among conspiracy charges against sixteen foreign nationals and corporation.
illegal exports • illegal military exports to iran • illegal nuclear exports to iran • illegal exports to iran conspiracy • illegal exports to iran charges
Illegal exports of U. S manufactured potential military and explosive components are among conspiracy charges against sixteen foreign nationals and corporation.
illegal exports • illegal military exports to iran • illegal nuclear exports to iran • illegal exports to iran conspiracy • illegal exports to iran charges
Interstate Highways
After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?
interstate • highway • paved • roads • america
After WWII the American Federal Government took over road building from the States. An impressive road system resulted, but at what price?
interstate • highway • paved • roads • america
John Woo's Red Cliff II: Art of War
Chi Bi Red Cliff Part II features war strategies by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Cao Cao. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao Wei & Lin Chiling.
john woo red cliff ii • chi bi jue zhan tian xia • zhou yu zhuge liang • zhuge liang arrow strategy • fire ship in red cliff
Chi Bi Red Cliff Part II features war strategies by Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu and Cao Cao. Stars Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao Wei & Lin Chiling.
john woo red cliff ii • chi bi jue zhan tian xia • zhou yu zhuge liang • zhuge liang arrow strategy • fire ship in red cliff
New Polygraph Gets Mixed Response
The Army is trying out a portable polygraph machine with its soldiers to question captured enemies. Some support the new technology while others strongly oppose its use.
portable polygraph machine • pcass • army lie detector • lafayette instrument co • polygraph accuracy
The Army is trying out a portable polygraph machine with its soldiers to question captured enemies. Some support the new technology while others strongly oppose its use.
portable polygraph machine • pcass • army lie detector • lafayette instrument co • polygraph accuracy
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
Actions, wars, movements, of one of Canada's most prestigious combat units. From World War I to Korea.
world war i • wwi • world war ii • wwii • korea
Sci-Fi TV News Watch
The latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
dead • zone • charmed • angel • aurora
The latest news from the world of Sci-Fi TV.
dead • zone • charmed • angel • aurora
The Bataan Death March
Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan Death March
the bataan death march • the beast of bataan • general masuhara homma • general douglas macarthur • the fall of the philippines
Japanese General Masaharu Homma Defeats American and Philippine forces and earns the name "Beast of Bataan" and Takes the Rap for the Infamous Bataan Death March
the bataan death march • the beast of bataan • general masuhara homma • general douglas macarthur • the fall of the philippines
The Battle of Ortona
For eight days, in December of 1943, Canadian soldiers fought a vicious battle against Hitler's elite paratroopers, in a small Italian seaport named Ortona.
battle of ortona • italian campaign • canada's stalingrad • mouse holing technique • canadian army
For eight days, in December of 1943, Canadian soldiers fought a vicious battle against Hitler's elite paratroopers, in a small Italian seaport named Ortona.
battle of ortona • italian campaign • canada's stalingrad • mouse holing technique • canadian army
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