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Fantastic Fables, Ambrose Bierce: A Needful War
110 112 A Needful War THE people of Madagonia had an antipathy to the people of Novakatka and set upon some sailors of a Novakatkan vessel, killing two and wounding twelve. The King of Madagonia…Estimated War-Related Costs, Iraq and Afghanistan
According to the Center for Defense Information, the estimated cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will reach $1.49 trillion by the end of fiscal year 2013. In…World War II Timeline (1939–1945)
Top of Page Source: iStockThe second world war, which lasted from 1939 to 1945, was the deadliest conflict in world history. The war began in Europe, but soon expanded to involve North Africa, the…Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Director:George LucasWriters:George Lucas and Jonathan Hales20th Century Fox; Pg; 132 minutesRelease:5/02Cast:Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor George Lucas's Star Wars…100th Anniversary of the Start of World War I
Find facts about the Great War, biographies of notable WWI figures, information about major battles, the weapons and uniforms of soldiers, and more Imperial, territorial, and economic…U.S. Letter Rates Since the Civil War
The first U.S. postage stamps were issued on July 1, 1847. At that time, postal rates varied by distance traveled-under 300 miles, letters cost 5 cents per 1/2 oz;…World War I: Major Theaters of Battle
Read about the areas that saw the most fighting German soldiers fighting at the First Battle of the Marne Related Links World War I Primer World War I Timeline…Historic Preservation: Fate of the Civil War Battlefields
Here's a look at the ongoing fight to preserve American Civil War Battlefields by Jennie Wood Cemetery Ridge, Gettysburg Battlefield…Franco-German War
(Encyclopedia) Franco-German War, 1870–71: see Franco-Prussian War.Franco-Prussian War
(Encyclopedia) Franco-Prussian War or Franco-German War, 1870–71, conflict between France and Prussia that signaled the rise of German military power and imperialism. It was provoked by Otto von…