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Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
Resumed Fighting in Mogadishu
Residents of Mogadishu have been confined to their homes and hospitals are overflowing as Islamists, clans and Ethiopian troops battle in the streets.
violence mogadishu • ethiopian troops • union of islamic courts • uic • transitional federal government
Residents of Mogadishu have been confined to their homes and hospitals are overflowing as Islamists, clans and Ethiopian troops battle in the streets.
violence mogadishu • ethiopian troops • union of islamic courts • uic • transitional federal government
Chief Crazy Horse
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
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
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
Dont Hang up Your Spurs
in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.
horse • cavalry • greys scouts • rhodesia • horseman
in the opening battles of world war two cavalry was deemed worthless. However it never faded from use and still has a place.
horse • cavalry • greys scouts • rhodesia • horseman
Civil War Begins at Fort Sumter
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Confederate Brigadier General Beauregard, in April of 1861, leads the attack on Fort Sumter, in Charleston, South Carolina harbor, signaling that the Civil War had begun.
attack on fort sumter • american civil war begins • south carolina secedes from union • beauregard attacks fort sumter • confederate forces
Maximilian’s Millions 2
Maximilian’s aids hire a gang of ex-Confederate soldiers as guides and guards with disastrous results. Maximilian loses his throne and life.
the unfound treasure of ferdinand maximilian josep • buried treasure • emperor of mexico • king mountains • el paso
Maximilian’s aids hire a gang of ex-Confederate soldiers as guides and guards with disastrous results. Maximilian loses his throne and life.
the unfound treasure of ferdinand maximilian josep • buried treasure • emperor of mexico • king mountains • el paso
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
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
Training to Win
A brief outline of training needed for armies and how the U. S. Army does it.
army • jrtc • training • readiness • joint
A brief outline of training needed for armies and how the U. S. Army does it.
army • jrtc • training • readiness • joint
Grierson's Cavalry Raid: An Essential Element in the Vicksburg Campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
The story of the great cavalry raid by Col. Benjamin Grierson during the latter stages of the Vicksburg Campaign.
grierson's raid • american civil war • vicksburg campaign
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
Causes of the Civil War: The Mexican War and the Wilmot Proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
american civil war • causes of the civil war • mexican war • wilmot proviso
The Wonder of The Alhambra
A visit to Spain's most famous and most popular tourist attraction, the most splendid legacy of The Moors - The Alhambra Palace.
the alhambra palace • alhambra history • spanish mouments • tales of the alhambra • granada places to visit
A visit to Spain's most famous and most popular tourist attraction, the most splendid legacy of The Moors - The Alhambra Palace.
the alhambra palace • alhambra history • spanish mouments • tales of the alhambra • granada places to visit
Zapatistas March to San Cristóbal
The Zapatista army (EZLN) is marching to San Cristobal de las Casas today to announce the next phase of their campaign against the Mexican government.
zapatistas • ezln • subcomandante marcos • the other campaign • left-wing militants
The Zapatista army (EZLN) is marching to San Cristobal de las Casas today to announce the next phase of their campaign against the Mexican government.
zapatistas • ezln • subcomandante marcos • the other campaign • left-wing militants
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
Ultra and the Battle for North Africa (1941-43)
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
Article about British intelligence's role in the North African campaign (1941-1943] during the Second World War.
world war ii • enigma • ultra • north african campaign • crete
A game review plus some new games to try
A review of Age of Empires plus some neat Java games to play.
microsoft • java games • websites • kids
A review of Age of Empires plus some neat Java games to play.
microsoft • java games • websites • kids
Missouri Guerilla Campaign Pt2
(Part Two)the insurgent conflict fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker
(Part Two)the insurgent conflict fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs
kansas • missouri • cavalry • guerilla • bushwacker
Sword & Gold Beaches Normandy 1944
On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking.
sword beach • gold beach • d-day • hobart's funnies • june 6
On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking.
sword beach • gold beach • d-day • hobart's funnies • june 6
The Angel of Marye's Heights
The Battle if Fredericksburg's Angel, Richard Kirkland.
battle of fredericksburg • angel of marye's heights • civil war
The Battle if Fredericksburg's Angel, Richard Kirkland.
battle of fredericksburg • angel of marye's heights • civil war
The Anglo-Saxon Warrior
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
From the fall of Roman Britain, to the coming of the Normans, the warrior culture of the Anglo-Saxons ruled Britain.
anglo-saxon warrior • anglo-saxon armor • anglo-saxon weapons • anglo-saxon sword • anglo-saxon spear
The Emancipation Proclamation That Didn't Free Anyone
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
The notion that Lincoln freed the slaves with the Emancipation Proclamation was a myth. It was, however, a political maneuver that worked.
emancipation proclamation • lincoln • slaves • abolition of slavery
The Pirate State of Fiume 1920
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
Gabriele D'Annunzio was the first of the 20th Century Fascists and last of the pirate kings in modern history
gabriele d`annunzio • fiume • pirate • war • italy
The Real Bermuda Triangle: Finding a settlement between Israel, Syria and Lebanon
syrian • israeli • lebanese • beirut • security zone
syrian • israeli • lebanese • beirut • security zone
Grierson's Raid: Part II
The continuation of the saga of this great cavalry endeavor.
american civil war • cavalry • grierson • vicksburg
The continuation of the saga of this great cavalry endeavor.
american civil war • cavalry • grierson • vicksburg
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
Gabon's Jungle
To explore a true African jungle or rain forest is a Jungle Book experience - gorillas or not!
gabon • gabons gorillas • gorillas gabon • jungle • rain forest
To explore a true African jungle or rain forest is a Jungle Book experience - gorillas or not!
gabon • gabons gorillas • gorillas gabon • jungle • rain forest
West Bank Withdrawal? Maybe... Maybe Not
Problems mount for Netenyahu and the Israeli government
silwan • east jerusalem • netenyahu • israel • palestine
Problems mount for Netenyahu and the Israeli government
silwan • east jerusalem • netenyahu • israel • palestine
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
The Centre's Holding...For Now
Chernomyrdin has centralized powers away from Nemtsov and Chubais, and Chubais' future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Yeltsin and the Duma clash over a possible "coalition government". Also, Chechnya's ultimate status remains a hot issue.
chernomyrdin chubais nemtsov chechnya kulikov russ
Chernomyrdin has centralized powers away from Nemtsov and Chubais, and Chubais' future is uncertain. Meanwhile, Yeltsin and the Duma clash over a possible "coalition government". Also, Chechnya's ultimate status remains a hot issue.
chernomyrdin chubais nemtsov chechnya kulikov russ
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