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Napoleon's Prisoners of War
As the Napoleonic Wars dragged on French prisoners of war arrived in the towns of Selkirk, Kelso and Hawick
napoleon • napoleon bonaparte • waterloo • peninsular war • napoleonic wars
As the Napoleonic Wars dragged on French prisoners of war arrived in the towns of Selkirk, Kelso and Hawick
napoleon • napoleon bonaparte • waterloo • peninsular war • napoleonic wars
Dealing with Combatants in Guantanamo
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
The capture of irregular forces in Afghanistan poses some interesting questions about appropriate application of the rules of war. Congress should step in and step up an appropriate protocol.
Nazi Prisoners On American Soil
Why and how German, Italian and Austrian soldiers were brought to the United States and held in prisoner of war camps during the second world war
nazi prisoners on american soil • nazi prisoner of war camps • world war ii • nazi internment camps • japanese internement camps
Why and how German, Italian and Austrian soldiers were brought to the United States and held in prisoner of war camps during the second world war
nazi prisoners on american soil • nazi prisoner of war camps • world war ii • nazi internment camps • japanese internement camps
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Cuba and the Bay of Pigs
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
The United States plans an invasion of Cuba and gives military training to numerous anti-Castro Cubans living in exile in the United States.
the bay of pigs • cuba • fidel castro • united states • ussr
Henry Wirz 1865 War Criminal
Commander of the Andersonville Confederate Prison was the first of the world’s war criminals. He was the only soldier executed in the aftermath of the American Civil War
andersonville • pow • prisoner of war • henry wirz • prison camp
Commander of the Andersonville Confederate Prison was the first of the world’s war criminals. He was the only soldier executed in the aftermath of the American Civil War
andersonville • pow • prisoner of war • henry wirz • prison camp
Medicine Hat's Wartime POW Murders
The old drill hall on the fairgrounds at Medicine Hat, Alberta is one of the few buildings left from the Second World War prison camps for captured Germans.
alberta vacation • german pow • medicine hat • pow camp • prisoner of war
The old drill hall on the fairgrounds at Medicine Hat, Alberta is one of the few buildings left from the Second World War prison camps for captured Germans.
alberta vacation • german pow • medicine hat • pow camp • prisoner of war
WAR
On September 9, 1939 Britain declared war on Germany. Since Canada was a British Colony, this meant that technically she was at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war independently. Thousands of men marched off to fight for their country. Some would never return and thousands would not set foot on Canadian soil for six long years.
"call to arms • " independent • declaration of war • wounded • killed
On September 9, 1939 Britain declared war on Germany. Since Canada was a British Colony, this meant that technically she was at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war independently. Thousands of men marched off to fight for their country. Some would never return and thousands would not set foot on Canadian soil for six long years.
"call to arms • " independent • declaration of war • wounded • killed
Victims of Concentration Camps
The Jewish victims of WWII are the best-known group to be exterminated by Nazis. Other targeted groups included Jehovah's Witnesses, criminals, the disabled, and more.
poland history • nazis • concentration camps • jews • roma
The Jewish victims of WWII are the best-known group to be exterminated by Nazis. Other targeted groups included Jehovah's Witnesses, criminals, the disabled, and more.
poland history • nazis • concentration camps • jews • roma
Axis POWs in America During WW 2
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
Children's Books About World War 2
These quality works of literature are an excellent starting point for a homeschool or history fair project, or simply to be read aloud to your children.
children's books world war ii • children's books holocaust • children's literature world war 2 • children's literature holocaust • children's books prisoners of war
These quality works of literature are an excellent starting point for a homeschool or history fair project, or simply to be read aloud to your children.
children's books world war ii • children's books holocaust • children's literature world war 2 • children's literature holocaust • children's books prisoners of war
Escape!
Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments.
prisoner • war • pow • military • escape
Prisoners of war show a special determination to be free. Brief book review and comments.
prisoner • war • pow • military • escape
Photo Essay: Let Us Not Forget
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
A tribute to those that have served in the past and a reminder not to forget our brave heros that have fought to ensure our freedoms.
patriotic • patroitism • america • history • wwi
The Little Drummer Boy
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Can you imagine marching off to war at the tender age of ten years? That's exactly what Johnny Clem did way back in 1861.
johnny clem • civil war • history for children • mary alward • mary m alward
Anglo-Boer War books - Part 2
In this second set of Anglo-Boer War book reviews of we move away from the general and end with the General.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
In this second set of Anglo-Boer War book reviews of we move away from the general and end with the General.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
Nazism in POW Camps During WW2
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
During World War II, Nazism didn't just exist in Europe.
nazism • pows • german • wolfgang dorschel • fort robinson
Cassie and Valerie's Moral Choice
Discussion of moral choices made my two victims of the Columbine shootings.
carrie bernall • valeri schnurr • columbine
Discussion of moral choices made my two victims of the Columbine shootings.
carrie bernall • valeri schnurr • columbine
German POWs at Fort Robinson, NE
In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.
pows • german • tenth panzer division • north africa • rommel
In northwest Nebraska, German POWs were interred at Fort Robinson, a military base used during the Indian Wars.
pows • german • tenth panzer division • north africa • rommel
International Courts Part I of III: International Tribunal Court
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams.
mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
St. Sebastian Military Martyr
One of the most well known of the class of military martyrs and soldier saints of the Early Christian Church. He is depicted in art tied to a post and pierced with arrows
military saint • saint • st sebastian • saint sebastian • narbonne
One of the most well known of the class of military martyrs and soldier saints of the Early Christian Church. He is depicted in art tied to a post and pierced with arrows
military saint • saint • st sebastian • saint sebastian • narbonne
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
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM
Most of our Presidents have served in uniform, although only a few are remembered for their military exploits. This article explores the records of those who have served.
president • army • battles • revolutionary war • washington
Most of our Presidents have served in uniform, although only a few are remembered for their military exploits. This article explores the records of those who have served.
president • army • battles • revolutionary war • washington
Vassals of the Third Reich - Part 2
Being a slave in the Third Reich marked you for almost certain death from overwork and starvation.
Being a slave in the Third Reich marked you for almost certain death from overwork and starvation.
Of Processes and Prosecutions
The allegations of maltreatment of detainees in Iraq by a few Coalition military personnel must not be minimized by the perpetual blame game; the more urgent need is to reflect a moment on the established procedures available to the US military to punish the accused to ensure the integrity of that process is preserved.
uniform code of military justice • ucmj and detainees in iraq • how the us military ensures justice • us military judicial procedures
The allegations of maltreatment of detainees in Iraq by a few Coalition military personnel must not be minimized by the perpetual blame game; the more urgent need is to reflect a moment on the established procedures available to the US military to punish the accused to ensure the integrity of that process is preserved.
uniform code of military justice • ucmj and detainees in iraq • how the us military ensures justice • us military judicial procedures
Russian Indigenous Kazakhs
The nomadic Kazakhs of Russia have been colonised by Slavs, Cossacks, Stalinists, and Soviets. Result - famine, fallout, and an average age of 31.
indigenous kazakh • kazakh nomads • aboriginal average age • uzbek indigenous • kazakh territory
The nomadic Kazakhs of Russia have been colonised by Slavs, Cossacks, Stalinists, and Soviets. Result - famine, fallout, and an average age of 31.
indigenous kazakh • kazakh nomads • aboriginal average age • uzbek indigenous • kazakh territory
The Geneva Convention
A look at the recent deal struck between Republican senators and the Bush administration over interrogation of terrorists and how it fits in with the Geneva Convention.
president bush • bush administration • john warner • terrorism • terror
A look at the recent deal struck between Republican senators and the Bush administration over interrogation of terrorists and how it fits in with the Geneva Convention.
president bush • bush administration • john warner • terrorism • terror
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Although this hymn was written and published after the Civil War started, it reflects many of the ideals of the Abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. It was played recently at Ronald Reagan's funeral.
julia ward howe • samuel howe • abolition • slavery • hymn
Accessible Travel Improvements
There are many opportunities in the world of Accessible Travel to improve existing goods and services and to create new one. Here's a starting list.
wheelchair travel • travel for disabled • closed captioning • disability awareness training • wheelchair accessible car
There are many opportunities in the world of Accessible Travel to improve existing goods and services and to create new one. Here's a starting list.
wheelchair travel • travel for disabled • closed captioning • disability awareness training • wheelchair accessible car
Arlington Cemetery
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Veterans and civilians alike are interred in the cemetery across from the Pentagon near Washington D.C.
john f. kennedy • medal of honor • johnj. pershing • purple heart • arlington
Dieppe
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
Musuem of Occupation of Latvia
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
As Latvia celebrates fifteen years of independence, we take a look at Riga's fascinating Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991.
museum of the occupation of latvia 1940-1991 • soviet forces in latvia • nazi occupation latvia • riga museums • riga’s town hall square
Rus: Matryushka the Nesting Dolls
History and composition of a beloved folk craft-art of Russia. These unique and lovely dolls are world famous.
rus • russia • craft-art • art • craft
History and composition of a beloved folk craft-art of Russia. These unique and lovely dolls are world famous.
rus • russia • craft-art • art • craft
Sinking of Steamboat Sultana
The disaster on the Mississippi River led to the worst loss of life in United States maritime history. Even so, the tragedy largely has been overshadowed by other events
sinking of steamboat sultana • worst loss of life • united states maritime history • estimated 1 • 700 people died
The disaster on the Mississippi River led to the worst loss of life in United States maritime history. Even so, the tragedy largely has been overshadowed by other events
sinking of steamboat sultana • worst loss of life • united states maritime history • estimated 1 • 700 people died
St. Barbara Patron Saint of Arty
St Barbara is one of the most well known of the class of military saints of the Early Christian Church. She is venerated by artillerymen all over the world.
saint barbara • military saint • artillery saint • struck dead by lightening • saint explosives
St Barbara is one of the most well known of the class of military saints of the Early Christian Church. She is venerated by artillerymen all over the world.
saint barbara • military saint • artillery saint • struck dead by lightening • saint explosives
The Sadism of Ilse Koch
Ilse Koch, known as the 'Bitch of Buchenwald', terrorized the prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp with her psychotic and sadist behavior.
ilse koch • buchenwald • ss • human skins • human remains
Ilse Koch, known as the 'Bitch of Buchenwald', terrorized the prisoners at the Buchenwald concentration camp with her psychotic and sadist behavior.
ilse koch • buchenwald • ss • human skins • human remains
The Young Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Winston Churchill wasnot academically brilliant at school but went on to have a distinguished career as a politician.
winston spencer churchill • winston churchill • david lloyd george • blenheim palace • lord randolph churchill
Amelia Earhart's Disappearance
Does a recent discovery provide clues to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance?
amelia earhart • aviation mystery • the international group for historic aircraft reco • nauticos • itasca
Does a recent discovery provide clues to solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance?
amelia earhart • aviation mystery • the international group for historic aircraft reco • nauticos • itasca
Bangkok 1892
Bangkok in 1892 during the throes of modernisation.
slavery • chulalongkorn • imperialism • labour
Bangkok in 1892 during the throes of modernisation.
slavery • chulalongkorn • imperialism • labour
Bonaire's Prisoners of Paradise
Bonaire's unique history of prisoner centered populations is explored. Links to diving, flamingoes and travel info. is provided.
bonaire • caribbean • travel • island • british virgin island
Bonaire's unique history of prisoner centered populations is explored. Links to diving, flamingoes and travel info. is provided.
bonaire • caribbean • travel • island • british virgin island
Canada In World War I
In 1914, in what many called "The Great War," Canada joined Britan and her allies in a fight that was supposed to be the war to end all wars.
world war i • canada at war • the great war • war memorials • remberance day
In 1914, in what many called "The Great War," Canada joined Britan and her allies in a fight that was supposed to be the war to end all wars.
world war i • canada at war • the great war • war memorials • remberance day
David Lean
Biog of the director David Lean
david lean • brief encounter • lawrence of arabia • doctor zhivago • ryan's daughter
Biog of the director David Lean
david lean • brief encounter • lawrence of arabia • doctor zhivago • ryan's daughter
Does Media Objectivity Exist?
Although most journalists are committed to the principles of objectivity, unavoidable constraints make this a difficult goal to achieve.
objective journalism • media objectivity • inverted pyramid • true objectivity • newsworthiness
Although most journalists are committed to the principles of objectivity, unavoidable constraints make this a difficult goal to achieve.
objective journalism • media objectivity • inverted pyramid • true objectivity • newsworthiness
Facts on Dark travel in Ukraine
The Ukraine is a wonderful country with a dark past, as the heartbreaking stories of the Chernobyl museum, Babyn Yar and the Start football team in Kyiv prove.
ukraine • start • babyn yar • kiev • massacre
The Ukraine is a wonderful country with a dark past, as the heartbreaking stories of the Chernobyl museum, Babyn Yar and the Start football team in Kyiv prove.
ukraine • start • babyn yar • kiev • massacre
Gladiatorial Training and Combat
Roman gladiators trained together, lived together, and traveled together as teams. They were highly skilled fighters and showmen who entertained the Roman masses.
gladiators • romans • emperor • ludi • lanista
Roman gladiators trained together, lived together, and traveled together as teams. They were highly skilled fighters and showmen who entertained the Roman masses.
gladiators • romans • emperor • ludi • lanista
Harry Stoker
Harry fitted no convention - whether as an intrepid naval commander or treading the boards with Laurence Olivier, life was simply a test. That he passed with honours!
henry stoker • harry stoker • dublin 1885 • royal navy • ae2
Harry fitted no convention - whether as an intrepid naval commander or treading the boards with Laurence Olivier, life was simply a test. That he passed with honours!
henry stoker • harry stoker • dublin 1885 • royal navy • ae2
History, Trauma and Memory III
This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long.
ww ii • history • trauma • memory • jewish
This third and last article in this series will explore the potential of breaking the silence with which so many have lived for too long.
ww ii • history • trauma • memory • jewish
Hitler and the First World War
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
Poet Lowell's Methods, Hitler's Psychology Examined
Books examine the work of poet Robert Lowell, the exploits of a World War II hero, and the psychology of Adolf Hitler.
robert lowell • rocky gause • adolf hitler • psychology • poetry
Books examine the work of poet Robert Lowell, the exploits of a World War II hero, and the psychology of Adolf Hitler.
robert lowell • rocky gause • adolf hitler • psychology • poetry
Poet Robert Lowell, Nazi's Hitler Topics of New Books
A new book about Robert Lowell, along with the diary of a World War II veteran and a study of the psychlogy of Adolf Hitler are topics covered this week.
robert lowell • rocky gause • adolf hitler and psychology.
A new book about Robert Lowell, along with the diary of a World War II veteran and a study of the psychlogy of Adolf Hitler are topics covered this week.
robert lowell • rocky gause • adolf hitler and psychology.
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