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Poetry.net: "The Chronicle of the Drum" by Thackeray
The complete text of William Makepeace Thackeray's poem "The Chronicle of the Drum", a narrative of French military history. This ballad was written in Paris, in 1841, at the time of the second funeral of Napoleon.
BBC
Bbc: Ww2 People's War
Site gives everyone the opportunity to tell his or her own story about World War II. What did your grandfather do in the war? What did you mother do for the war effort? Read fascinating, personal stories about people's memories of the...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Battle of Omdurman, 1898
Fordham University gives Winston Churchhill's account of the Battle of Omdurman. (He fought in the battle as a young soldier in the cavalry.)
Made From Media
Made From History: The Top 7 Military Mistakes in History
A brief article describing the seven worst mistakes in history made by military leaders.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: World War I: Military & Diplomacy
A quick comprehension check over military and diplomacy
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History.com: How Military Service Teams Dominated College Football During World War Ii
'Bear' Bryant, who became a legend at Alabama, and future Pro Football Hall of Famers were among the all-star collection of talent. With football fields viewed as proving grounds, the military fielded teams that competed against top...
George Mason University
Gmu: History and Collections: Women in the u.s. Military 1950s
Read about why the military had such a hard time recruiting women to serve in the 1950s. Find out about the unequal treatment afforded female members of the military.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: World War Ii: Military
A quick comprehension check over the World War II military.
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History.com: Missing in Action: How Military Families in Tortuous Limbo Galvanized a Movement
"MIA" stands for missing in action, a term used to refer to members of the armed forces who have not returned from military service and whose whereabouts are unknown. Since ancient times, soldiers have gone to war and never returned,...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Cornelius Nepos Life of Epaminondas
A biographical sketch by 1st century B.C. Roman author, Cornelius Nepos, of the Theban statesman and military leader, Epaminondas. Epaminondas lived at the beginning of the 4th century B.C. The author stresses Epaminondas's strength of...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: The Delian League
This site from the Fordham University provides extensive discussion on the first and second Delian Leagues, the origin and history, the problems that arose, how the league was governed, and the destruction of the league.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
A discussion of the history of post-traumatic stress disorder in the military.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Cold War Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan
Read about the US's early attempts to contain communism through economic and military aid.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: American Women and World War Ii
During World War II American women took news jobs in the military and defense industry.
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History.com: Ancient Egypt
For almost 30 centuries -- from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. -- ancient Egypt was the preeminent civilization in the Mediterranean world. From the great pyramids of the Old Kingdom...
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History.com: 10 Things You May Not Know About the Nuremberg Trials
The post-World War II trials marked the first-ever prosecutions for genocide and crimes against humanity. Held directly after World War II, the Nuremberg Trials were a series of 13 military tribunals in which nearly 200 German...
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History.com: Colin Powell
Colin Powell (1937-2021) ascended from a humble upbringing in New York City to rise through military ranks and eventually become a four star general, a national security adviser, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first...
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History.com: California's Little Known Role in the American Civil War
Though far from the main fighting, California made an outsized contribution to the Union victory, mostly in the form of gold and troops. California proved pivotal to the Union war effort, propping up the economy with its vast gold...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Benin: History
A brief discussion of Benin's early history. A majority of the information is on its recent history since 1972, including the most recent elections in 2007. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Fiji: History
Read this history of Fiji to find out about its early history, colonization by Britain, and its many governmental problems since the 1990s. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
BBC
Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Reign of Richard Ii, 1377 to 1399
Richard II of England reigned in a time of restive change brought on by Black Death. His personal view of kingship and his military decisions are highlighted as significant factors in his loss of the throne. The author offers the opinion...
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History.com: How Far Did Ancient Rome Spread?
Legend has it that Romulus and Remus -- twin brothers who were also demi-gods -- founded Rome on the River Tiber in 753 B.C. Over the next eight and a half centuries, it grew from a small town of pig farmers into a vast empire that...
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United Nations of Roma Victrix: Roman History
This is a huge site covering every aspect of Roman history and culture from the humble beginnings of Rome to the decline of the Empire. Use the table of contents to reach your specific focus.
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