Articles written by Steve DeVault
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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.
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ATV Trails: An Ozark Adventure
Located near Branson, Missouri, the Chadwick Motorcycle and ATV Area offers a picturesque camping and ATV riding location, with a well established trail system.
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Essex Aircraft Carriers
The addition of these large, fast carriers provided the American Pacific Fleet enhanced striking power, against the Japanese in World War II, and into the Cold War.
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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.
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A Grand Canyon Vacation
Carved into eternity by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is firmly established as one of the world's wonders. Sunrise sets the stage for a journey into serenity.
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The Ruhr Pocket of World War II
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
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The Colmar Pocket of World War II
With the Bulge secured, the 75th Infantry Division assists in the elimination of the Colmar Pocket in eastern France, before returning to Holland and entering Germany.
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The U.S. 75th Infantry Division
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
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Admiral Shigetaro Shimada
Imperial Japanese Navy Admiral Shigetaro Shimada held views in support of General, turned Prime Minister, Hideki Tojo. This relationship ensured naval support for war.
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ATV Trails: Nebraska Sandhills
Primitive two-track trails, worn into the sands of the Great Plains, and mixed with numbered trails, offer ATV and Dirt Bike enthusiasts a unique trail riding experience.
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Eastern Europe’s Post WWII Fate
Both assuming eventual victory, early in the war the Nazi German and Communist Russian governments analyzed and began to implement plans for Eastern Europe
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China: Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
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ATV Trails: Wyoming Big Horns
ATV riding in the Wyoming Big Horns Mountains presents challenges to the seasoned ATV rider along with pleasurable, scenic riding for the beginning and leisure ATV rider.
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Samurai: Japanese Honor, Tradition
The samurai influence on the Japanese culture is evident even today.
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Mongol People of the Middle Ages
Intelligent, Unruly, Superstitious, Prejudice.. The Medieval Mongol people prospered and endured harsh environments, in-spite of many traits considered to be uncivilized.
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Famous African Kingdoms
Many aspects of African culture are similar throughout the different kingdoms. Gold was a primary source of revenue along with the slave trade.
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Roman Empire In Decline
Three simultaneous crises contributed to this period becoming known as 'The Crisis of the Third Century' and the beginning of the end for The Roman Empire.
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