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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 You May Not Know About the Battle of El Alamein (1942)
The Battle of El Alamein was one of the most important of the Second World War. It was fought in…
This Day In History: The Battle of Hubbardton was fought (1777)
On this day in history a major battle was fought in the American War of Independence. The battle of Hubbardton…
This Day In History: Suicide Bombers Attack London Underground (2005)
Since 9/11 the western world has come under constant attack from Islamist terrorists. They are enraged at what they see…
10 Famous Slave Revolutions
Slave revolts have often been recognized as one of the most important events in history that have helped to shape…
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: Fighting began in the Nigerian Civil War (1967)
On this day in history, the Nigerian Civil War began. The nation of Nigeria was part of the British Empire…
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…
10 Things You May Not Know About The Battle Of The Bulge
On December 16th, 1944, Allied forces were camped on the Western front in the Ardennes forest in southern Belgium and…
This Day In History: The First American Fatality in the Korean War Is Reported (1950)
On this day in history, the first American casualty in the Korean War was announced. Only the week before had…
This Day in History: Germany Gave Austro-Hungary Its Support (1914)
On July 5, 1914, Imperial Germany came to the aid of its long-term ally Austro-Hungary. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany…
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…
This Day In History: The Entebbe Raid Took Place (1976)
This day in history one of the most famous special operations raids took place. It has earned a unique place…
This Day In Histroy: A Sensational Murder Trial That Inspired the Fugitive TV Series Takes Place
In the early 1960s, Marilyn Sheppard is beaten to death at her home in Cleveland, Ohio. She was pregnant. The…