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Indiana at Gettysburg
During the Battle of Gettysburg the Army of the Potomac consisted of troops from eighteen states as well as the regular US Army. While Pennsylvania and New York contributed the most, troops from as far west as Minnesota took part in the fighting. During the Battle of Gettysburg this force suffered 2
The Victoria Cross Its British History
The Victoria Cross is the highest gallentry medal given to the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces. Mr. Charles Davis Lucas was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross in 1857. The bravery of the
Homeric Questions Part II
Literary questions on Homer with answers from Milman Parry, Alfred Lord and others.
American Revolution: Treaty of Alliance (1778)
Providing French support during the American Revolution, the Treaty of Alliance was critical to the United States gaining independence.
Battle of Makin: Invading the Gilberts
The Battle of Makin was fought November 20-23, 1943, during World War II. Landing, elements of V Amphibious Corps opened the Battle of Makin and engaged the Japanese defenders. In three days of fighting, American forces won the Battle of Makin and captured the atoll.
All About the American Flag
All About the American Flag'The American Flag' is the commonly used name for the officially sanctioned flag of the Untied States of America. There are thirteen stripes on the flag, alternating colors
Fast Facts About the First Four Years of the Civil War
This timeline features events related to African-American history that occurred between 1860 and 1864.
Daphne and Apollo
A short version of the story of the metamorphosis of Daphne into a bay laurel tree.
Anglo-Zulu War: Battle of Isandlwana
The Battle of Isandlwana was fought on January 22, 1879, during the opening stages of the Anglo-Zulu War. After advancing into Zululand, the British troops guarding the camp at Isandlwana were attacked by the main Zulu army and massacred. The defeat at Isandlwana remains the greatest British defeat
Reclaiming a history of men in nursing
This paper aims to correct misconceptions about, and evaluate some aspects of, the history of men in nursing. Men are a minority in the nursing profession, but their numbers are increasing. One reason
European History: The Early Days of France
Of all the countries in Europe, France has one of the longest, most dramatic histories. The French country of today is very different from long ago.
Socrates Scholasticus
Socrates the historian, sometimes known as Socrates Scholasticus wrote an ecclesiastical history.
What Was the Babylonian King Hammurabi?
King Hammurabi of Babylonia was an important Babylonian king known for his early law code, the Code of Hammurabi.
Top 10 Cleopatra of Egypt Books
Books presenting the truth about Cleopatra VII of Egypt, the Macedonian pharaoh who ruled Egypt and had affairs with Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, and is a perennial favorite in drama.