Articles related to "Army"
Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
British TV Location Guide/Dad’s Army
dad’s army • british tv shows • british tv locations • websites • web sites
dad’s army • british tv shows • british tv locations • websites • web sites
Hauptman Detzner WW I Holdout
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
Belgian Peacekeeper Massacre
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 started with the last stand of a force of Belgian UN Peacekeepers in Kigali who fought to the end in an impossible situation.
belgian peacekeeper massacre • heroic last stand • kigali rwanda • rwandan genocide • 1994
The Rwandan Genocide of 1994 started with the last stand of a force of Belgian UN Peacekeepers in Kigali who fought to the end in an impossible situation.
belgian peacekeeper massacre • heroic last stand • kigali rwanda • rwandan genocide • 1994
Feature: The Military in Russian Politics - Then and Now
The Soviet military had an important but constrained role in politics. Now, the military has serious grievances: wage arrears, lack of maintenance and serious cutbacks. If they continue to have reason to believe that the leadership does not care about them and that they cannot count on the leadership, they may intervene...with serious consequences.
soviet russia kremlin politics military history
The Soviet military had an important but constrained role in politics. Now, the military has serious grievances: wage arrears, lack of maintenance and serious cutbacks. If they continue to have reason to believe that the leadership does not care about them and that they cannot count on the leadership, they may intervene...with serious consequences.
soviet russia kremlin politics military history
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
ambrose bierce • american writer • short-story writer • william randolph hearst • the san francisco examiner
The Unmovable Spartans
The Spartans were a fiercely disciplined society dedicated to the pursuit of military perfection.
sparta • ancient history • ancient greece • military • phalanx
The Spartans were a fiercely disciplined society dedicated to the pursuit of military perfection.
sparta • ancient history • ancient greece • military • phalanx
Chaturangbala
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.
elephants • chariots • infantry • cavalry • dagger-axes
Northern Ireland Peace Deal
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
belfast • northern ireland • belfast accomodation • ireland tours • ireland tourism
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
belfast • northern ireland • belfast accomodation • ireland tours • ireland tourism
Pat Tillman: Three years later
It has been three years since the death of the NFL star, and we are stuck with more questions than answers.
nfl • pat tillman • afghanistan • military • cover up
It has been three years since the death of the NFL star, and we are stuck with more questions than answers.
nfl • pat tillman • afghanistan • military • cover up
The Aryan Invasions
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?
aryan • india • chariot • migration • acculturation
The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?
aryan • india • chariot • migration • acculturation
The Whiskey Rebellion
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
Terrorism: Politics By Other Means?
Terrorism is the new political movement to get things done the way you want instead of using overt war or diplomacy to achieve your goals as a nation-state.
state-supported terrorism • iran • libya • syria • government-supported terrorism
Terrorism is the new political movement to get things done the way you want instead of using overt war or diplomacy to achieve your goals as a nation-state.
state-supported terrorism • iran • libya • syria • government-supported terrorism
Atahualpa: Last of the Incas
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
atahualpa • inca • inca empire • the last inca • cuzco
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
April Fools!
Is April 1st your most mischievous day of the year? If so, you're not alone. Get the scoop on the history behind the day of "All Fools".
april fool's day • history of april 1st • history of april fool's day • origin of april fool's day • pranks
Is April 1st your most mischievous day of the year? If so, you're not alone. Get the scoop on the history behind the day of "All Fools".
april fool's day • history of april 1st • history of april fool's day • origin of april fool's day • pranks
George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Napoleon Bonaparte
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
The life and times of France's most famous emperor.
bonaparte • napoleon • josephine de bautharnais • corisica • italy
Rorke's Drift
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
Despite its small size, Rorke's Drift is probably the most widely recognized battle of the Zulu War
rorke's drift • zulu • zulu war • chard • isandhlwana
The Real Cleopatra
Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her.
cleopatra • julius caesar • octavian • egypt • rome
Desperate to keep Egypt in her hands, Cleopatra goes to great lengths to get her way. But, fate has a different plan for her.
cleopatra • julius caesar • octavian • egypt • rome
Violence in Kinshasa Kills 120
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
Forces loyal to ex-warlord, Jean-Pierre Bemba, clashed with government troops in Kinshasa recently in the worst fighting DRC has seen since historic elections in October.
kinshasa fighting • morgues • drc • jean-pierre bemba • private militia
The Greatest Deception of All Time: Britain, Ultra, and D-Day
ultra • d-day • invasion • operation overlord • bodyguard
ultra • d-day • invasion • operation overlord • bodyguard
Private Bodyguards For Hire
Skitterish exeuctives and others hire private bodyguards for extra protection after 9/11
bodyguards • charles services • d&r security • colonial protection • security
Skitterish exeuctives and others hire private bodyguards for extra protection after 9/11
bodyguards • charles services • d&r security • colonial protection • security
Imperial Delights
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
What is the reality behind the claim that the colonization of East Asian countries during the Second World War by Japan bring about subsequent economic growth?
japan • imperialism • world war ii • korea • taiwan
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
Fatal Beauty: Garden Plants that Can Kill
Even familiar garden plants and parts of vegetable plants can be deadly.
Even familiar garden plants and parts of vegetable plants can be deadly.
The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
Why is the Civil War Becoming So Popular?
american civil war • movies • television programs • tv shows • gettysburg
american civil war • movies • television programs • tv shows • gettysburg
The Story of the Ancient Coptic Language
Languages like the extinct Coptic tongue, though technically "dead," continue to give fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region where it flourished.
coptic language • ancient egypt • coptic orthodox church • greek alphabet • hieroglyphic writing
Languages like the extinct Coptic tongue, though technically "dead," continue to give fascinating insights into the history and culture of the region where it flourished.
coptic language • ancient egypt • coptic orthodox church • greek alphabet • hieroglyphic writing
Causes of the Civil War: John Brown's Raid
john brown • abolitionists • insurrection • uprising • civil war
john brown • abolitionists • insurrection • uprising • civil war
Cherokee and Slavery
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Review of the history of slavery in the Cherokee Nation.
cherokee nation • slavery in "indian territory • " freedmen • dawes commission • vote on cherokee citizenship
Classic Graphic Novels
Graphic novels run the full gamut. Classically illustrated to scantily drawn, text heavy to fluffy dialogue, family oriented to adult themed books, graphic novels can and do appeal to every interest group and age range. They can be good, bad, excellent, terrible, and/or moving.
graphic • novels • illustrations • mcgregor • sabre
Graphic novels run the full gamut. Classically illustrated to scantily drawn, text heavy to fluffy dialogue, family oriented to adult themed books, graphic novels can and do appeal to every interest group and age range. They can be good, bad, excellent, terrible, and/or moving.
graphic • novels • illustrations • mcgregor • sabre
George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
Last King of Scotland: A Review
The Last King of Scotland gives us a glimpse into the unusual life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
the last king of scotland • uganda • gillian anderson • forest whitaker • the lion the witch and the wardrobe
The Last King of Scotland gives us a glimpse into the unusual life of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.
the last king of scotland • uganda • gillian anderson • forest whitaker • the lion the witch and the wardrobe
Martha Washington: First Lady
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
The remarkable life and times of the "first" First Lady of the United States.
martha washington • first lady • white house • george washington • robert e. lee
Overestimating China: The Danger of Paying Too Much Attention
chinese economic potential • military might • economic importance • united states • europe
chinese economic potential • military might • economic importance • united states • europe
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