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Ten Things You May Not Know About Rommel
General Erwin Rommel (1891-1944) was one of the best-known generals of WWII. He became a legend because of his daring…
This Day In History: Commander Perry Sails Into Tokyo Harbor (1844)
On this day in history Commodore Matthew Perry, on behalf of the U.S. government, sails into Tokyo Bay, in Japan.…
This Day In History: MacArthur Was Appointed UN Commander in Korea (1950)
On this day in history, General Douglas MacArthur was appointed the commander of the UN forces in Korea. His role…
12 Things You Need to Know About Women In The First World War
Although women have participated in a way or another in previous wars before the 20th century, no war before has…
Ten Things That You May Not Know About Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great is regarded as perhaps the greatest military leader of all time. He inherited his father's small but…
This Day In History: The Czech Legion Seized Vladivostok (1918)
On July 6, 1918, troops of the Czech Legion, in Russia and sympathetic to the allies, seized the port of…
Ten Things About Churchill You May Not Know
Winston Churchill was one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. He was a colorful and controversial figure. At…
Ten Things About Mussolin That You May Not Know
Benito Mussolini was the dictator of Italy for almost twenty years. He seized power after the so-called 'March On Rome'. After…
10 Things About Al Capone That You May Not Know
Al Capone is one of the most famous gangsters of all time. He was born in New York. He was…
This Day In History: The Battle Of The Somme begins (1916)
On this day in 1916, the British and Germans began one of the most infamous battles of WWI. The British…