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CNN

Cnn: Obama Approves Afghanistan Troop Increase

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the decision by President Obama to deploy another 17,000 troops to Afghanistan as a means to "to stabilize a deteriorating situation". (18 February 2009)
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US National Archives

Our Documents: War Dept General Order 143: Creation of Us Colored Troops (1863)

For Students 9th - 10th
Original document that permitted the recruitment of black troops during the Civil War. Read about events and issues leading up to and following the 1863 establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops.
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Other

Hart Island History: Ny State's Civil War "u.s. Colored Troops"

For Students 9th - 10th
After a brief history of African-American regiments from New York, you can read about the United Stated Colored Troops in general, where they fought, how they were paid, and the number of casualties among the troops.
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Other

North Africa Campaign in Wwii: Supplying Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site on how the Allied troops supplied troops during Operation Torch. Discusses one of the problems that the allies faced with Operation Torch.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Ashton Carter: Worldwide Troop Talk: Defense Media Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text, audio, and video [1:11:18] of the Defense Media Activity's "Worldwide Troop Talk" with Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on September 1, 2015, in Fort Mead, Maryland.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Report: More u.s. Troops Needed in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Gen. Stanley McChrystal, top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, reported that the situation in Afghanistan is growing worse and without more troops, the U.S. risks failure in this war.(9/21/2009)
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: British Troops End Mission in Northern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 examination of the plans to withdraw the last British troops in Northern Ireland. Also provides a brief overview of the conflict which started there 38 years ago. Provides links to related stories. 7/31/2007
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Article Ii: Presidential Power to Use Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth analysis of the use of presidential power to send troops abroad without consent of Congress.
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TES Global

Tes: Rallying the Troops: Football & Henry V

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This learning module uses English football (soccer) to engage the students in Shakespeare's Henry V. Parts of Henry's battle speech are often used in songs and commercials including a BBC World Cup 2010...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: August 19: British Troops Land in Maryland & Television

For Students 9th - 10th
An account from the Library of Congress of the famous burning of Washington where Dolley Madison saved priceless treasures from the White House minutes before the British entered the city as well as other historical events, including...
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BBC

Bbc: Japan to Pull Troops Out of Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents the Japanese role in Iraq and also explains the Japanese people's thoughts on the war. Explains why the Japanese government decided to leave Iraq in 2006.
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Other

Federal Emergency Management Agency: Tremor Troop: Earthquakes [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A 260-page unit of activities on earthquakes. Covers what they are, their cause, why and where they occur, their impact on the Earth, how they are measured, and safety and survival. Includes worksheets and has a glossary at the end.
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Other

Prime Minister Rallies Troops in Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Offering Prime Minister Harper's Speech to Canadian Troops in Afghanistan in audio and text formats, students can gain insight to Canada's role in the Middle East. Links on the site to video clips of speeches by Afghan Prime Minister...
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BBC

Bbc News: Yugoslav Troops Invade Slovenia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a BBC Flashback to June 27, 1991 when Yugoslav troops and aircraft swept into the small republic of Slovenia, 48 hours after it declared independence. Accompanying the article is a timeline of the Balkan War.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: In the Track of the Troops: A Tale of Modern War

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Robert Michael Ballantyne's In The Track Of The Troops: A Tale Of Modern War has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be...
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PBS

The Great War: American Troops in the Trenches

For Students 9th - 10th
Read historian David Kennedy's assessment of the American troops' impact on the course of the end of World War I.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: u.s. Combat Troops Leave Iraq

For Students 9th - 10th
The US combat troops have pulled out of Iraq. What did the US accomplish? What will happen to Iraq now? Resource provides some answers. Also includes classroom activity and worksheet. 8/31/2010
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The History Place

The History Place: Wwii in the Pacific: u.s. Troops in Action 1942 1945

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of photographs and a map covering American action in the Pacific during World War II. Captions accompany the images.
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BBC

Bbc: Chile Forest Fires: Troops Join Fight Against Worst Fires in Decades

For Students 9th - 10th
South of Santiago, Chile is experiencing awful forest fires like they have not seen in ages. There is great concern over the destruction of the flames because of how many there are and how few resources they have. The fires are sparking...
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Other

Camp Nelson: United States Colored Troops at Camp Nelson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Camp Nelson provides text, photos, and original documents of Camp Nelson, a refugee and training camp for African-Americans during the Civil War.
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BBC

Bbc: Hezbollah Shadow Over Un Lebanon Troops

For Students 9th - 10th
A July 2007 examination of the realities faced by the UN peace keeping force in Lebanon known as UNIFIL. This examination focuses on the relationship with and potential threat posed to the UN force by Hezbollah.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Pea Ridge National Military Park: The Battle of Pea Ridge

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Battle of Pea Ridge. Navigate the information by clicking on the topics where you will find discussion of battleflags, the troops involved, how the troops were supplied, as well as first-person accounts.
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Other

Bonps: Battle of Nashville, a Narrative

For Students 9th - 10th
The Battle of Nashville Preservation Society (BONPS) offers a narrative of the Battle of Nashville. Content addresses Hood's strategy to reclaim Tennessee, the Union opposition, the steps to battle, the battle itself (blow-by-blow), and...
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The Atlantic Monthly Group

In Focus: World War Ii: North African Campaign

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograhs of the British, Australian, and American forces fighting against the Germans and Italians in the North African Campaign in an attempt to force the Axis troops from North Africa. Captions accompany each picture to add context...

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