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81HMHS Britannic - Titanic's Unlucky Sister
by Hovalis
The RMS Britannic was the younger sister of the Titanic, and was the third Olympic class liner built by the White Star Line. She shares something in common with her older sister, Titanic: She did not carry one... published 6 months ago
79World War 1: The Scuttling of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow
by Hovalis
The German Fleet was interned at Scapa Flow, Britain's main North Sea Navy Port, and had been since soon after the surrender. 21st June 1919, Rear-Admiral Ludwig von Reuter sent a signal out to the fleet with extraoridinary consequences. published 5 months ago
79World War II: Combat Medics
by daryl2007
During World War II combat medics are the soldier best buddies, their rescuers in times of trouble. In war you cannot expect when you will get hit or wounded or the worst get killed, as long the combat... published 4 months ago
78World War II: Paratroopers
by daryl2007
During World War II Paratroopers offer a tactical advantage as they can be deployed into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing the troops to be placed in areas not accessible by land. This ability to... published 4 months ago
77World War 1: The Sinking of Lusitania
by Hovalis
May 7, 1915, approx 1.40pm. The early morning fog had slowed down the progress of Lusitania, and Captain Turner needed a more accurate fix on his position. He ordered the ship slowed down and put on a straight course off the Irish coast. In doing so he sealed the fate of his ship and the lives aboard her. published 6 months ago
77World War II: Best Fighter Planes
by daryl2007
Rationale: A fighter aircraft is a military aircraft designed primarily for attacking other aircraft, as opposed to a bomber, which is designed to attack ground targets, primarily by dropping bombs. Fighters... published 4 months ago
75Memphis Belle: Famous World War II Eighth Air Force B-17 Bomber
by daryl2007
Memphis Belle was one of the top Flying Fortresses that finished 25 missions, what makes Memphis Belle different from the rest of B-17F bombers was her being the First to finished 25 missions and without... published 4 months ago
75This Day in History - July 9
by BaliMermaid
1777: New York elects its first governor On this day in 1777, New York elects Brigadier General George Clinton as the first governor of the independent state of New York. Clinton would go on to become New... .23 published 2 weeks ago
74HMS Dreadnought: The Ship That Sparked an Arms Race
by Hovalis
Imagine a weapon which was so powerful that its mere existence rendered all other weapons of its kind obsolete. What would be the response? Catch up or lose your position forever. This was the scramble... published 5 months ago
74Battle of Alesia (52 BC)
by balisunset
In 60 b.c. Julius Caesar entered into a political alliance with the two most powerful men in Rome, Crassus and Pompey, forming the "Triumvirate." The three ruled the Roman Republic together while at the same... published 2 weeks ago
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