Search

Search results

Displaying 191 - 200

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…

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…

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…