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June 15, 2023
Misconceived Tanks of WWII
Tank designs in World War II had their fair share of failures. Ferdinand Porsche’s Maus, an indestructible super tank weighing over 200 tons, suffered constant drivetrain problems and only two prototypes were built. Britain’s Covenanter Cruiser Tank lacked sufficient armament and armor protection, while engine cooling issues made it unusable in combat. These tanks were some of the biggest blunders in mechanized warfare.
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June 8, 2023
The War of Mexican Independence
The War of Mexican Independence was an armed conflict from 1810-1821. Mexicans revolted against Spanish rule, seeking independence and self-governance, led by figures like Hidalgo and Morelos.
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June 7, 2023
Armistice Day
Armistice Day was a celebration and ongoing commemoration of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, honoring veterans and promoting peace.
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April 28, 2023
The Thirty Years’ War
The Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) was a conflict in central Europe fought between Catholic and Protestant states, leading to significant political and social changes.
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April 20, 2023
March of the Ten Thousand
The March of the Ten Thousand was a Greek mercenary army’s epic journey from Persia to the Black Sea, chronicled by Xenophon in his “Anabasis” around 401 BCE.
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April 17, 2023
The Battle of Amiens
The Battle of Amiens, fought on August 8, 1918, was a decisive Allied victory that marked the beginning of the end of World War I on the Western Front.
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March 21, 2023
Queen Anne’s War
Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713) was a conflict between Britain and France in North America, with Native American involvement. It ended with the Treaty of Utrecht.
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