The Battle of Dunkirk was a battle in World War II between the Allies and Germany. A part of the Battle of France on the Western Front‚ the Battle of Dunkirk was the defence and evacuation of British and allied forces in Europe from 26 May–4 June 1940. After the Phoney War‚ the Battle of France began in earnest on 10 May 1940. To the east‚ the German Army Group B invaded and subdued the Netherlands and advanced westward through Belgium. In response‚ the Supreme Allied Commander—French General Maurice
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The Battle of Verdun was one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. What sets it apart from other battles is the brutal tactics that were used by the German army against the French. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers fought through hazardous conditions with artillery raining down on them constantly. This type of warfare is unmatched by the battles and wars that are fought today. This is mostly due to the vast differences in technology and weaponry. The fighting armies back then didn’t have the ability
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MYTHS ON ADULTERY You’ve probably heard that 50 percent of marriages end in separation‚ but did you know that adultery occurs in eight out of ten marriages? This is according to Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil in her book “Adultery: The Forgivable Sin”(Hastings House Book Publishers‚ 1994). With so many marriages breaking up due to infidelity‚ how can couples be expected to stay together? Loyalty is not a guarantee that love persists‚ nor an extramarital affair is a sign that love has faded‚ so says Dr.
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The Battle of Crete Crete‚ the largest of the islands in the southern Mediterranean‚ was the site of one of the most unique battles in World War 2. Using airborne troops Hitler invaded Crete on the 20th of May 1941. The three main causes of the battle was Mussolini’s invasion of Greece‚ Crete’s strategic importance and the Paratroopers wanting to prove themselves. The consequences can be seen from all three of the main fighting sides; the Germans‚ the Allies and the Cretans. Each with different
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Mary Patton and the Battle of King’s Mountain The American Revolution was a war that greatly changed America in several ways. Mary Patton was one of the numerous people that helped with the American Revolution. She made and supplied gun powder to the Continentalists. The British invaded the South‚ which little did they know‚ they would soon be demolished. The Battle of King’s Mountain was definitely the turning point of the American Revolution. The American Revolution soon began after the issue
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The Battle of Fiore “Natsu!” he yelled. “Natsu!! Wake up!!!” “Why?!” yelled Natsu. “The Grand Magic Tournament is beginning in an hour!” yelled the Master. Natsu jumped out of his bed and got dressed in two seconds because he had completely forgot about the Grand Magic Tournament. Natsu‚ being one of the three Dragon Slayers in his guild‚ has to take part in the Grand Magic Tournament. Before I tell you the story about the Grand Magic Tournament and its adventures‚ I should tell you about
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French monk known as “Peter the Hermit”‚ used it intense and fiery sermons to unite a group of disorganized peasants and soldiers. The group quickly went eastward for Constatinople in what is now being referred to as the People’s Crusade. The Crusade did not turn out very well however‚ because nearly all of the crusaders were killed by Turkish soldiers. 3. European lords have reportedly organized a proper military force which consisted of four armies. The first army‚ led by the
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INTRODUCTION 1. The Battle of Khaybar was fought in the year 629 between Muslims and the Jews living in the oasis of Khaybar‚ located 150 kilometers from Medina in the north-western part of the Arabian peninsula‚ in modern-day Saudi Arabia. According to Muslim sources‚ the Muslims attacked Jews who had barricaded themselves in a fort. 2. On the reasons for the attack‚ Scottish historian William Montgomery Watt notes the presence in Khaybar of the Banu Nadir‚ who were inciting hostilities among
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SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE Success comes to those who are slow but steady in their work. It is not necessary to be very clever in order to succeed in life. The modern life is a life of rush and hurry‚ stress and strain. The world has grown so materialistic that everybody wants to make a quick buck by hook or by crook‚ even by throwing all norms of truth‚ sincerity‚ love‚ kinship‚ friendship‚ etc. to the winds. This‚ however‚ cannot be said to be the real way to success. A man who tries to find
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Three Main Battles of Texas History Texas was led by dictator Santa Anna‚ in 1833. At that time Texas was apart of Mexico. However‚ the Texans were very unhappy with Santa Anna‚ and they had every right to be. The Texans rebelled‚ and so it caused the War for Texas’ independence. Three main battles occurred during this period. These battles are: The battle of the Alamo‚ the Goliad Massacre‚ and the battle of San Jacinto. The Battle of the Alamo cured February 23‚ 1836 to March 6‚ 1836.
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