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Fischer, Fritz
(Encyclopedia) Fischer, Fritz, 1908–99, German historian. Appointed professor at the Univ. of Hamburg in 1948 (emeritus after 1973), he became famous as the result of his book Griff nach der…Brauchitsch, Walther von
(Encyclopedia) Brauchitsch, Walther vonBrauchitsch, Walther vonvälˈtər fən brouˈkhĭch [key], 1881–1948, German field marshal. Of a Prussian Junker family, he served in World War I with the general…Largest Military Expenditures, 2011
(Military expenditure: in MER1 dollar terms) Rank Country Spending level($ billions) Change from 2010 (%) Share 2011…The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, 2011–Present
Mounting pressure for a two-state solution restarts peace talks in 2013 By Jennie Wood Tzipi Livni, Israel's Justice Minister and chief negotiator in 2013 Related Links…Manning, Olivia
(Encyclopedia) Manning, Olivia, 1911–80, English novelist, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire. During World War II she served as a journalist in the Middle East. She is best known for her “Balkan trilogy”: The…Dix, Otto
(Encyclopedia) Dix, Otto, 1891–1969, German painter and draftsman. Dix fought in World War I and returned to Düsseldorf haunted by the horrors he had witnessed. In 1924 he published War, a series of…Principal Sources of Refugees, 2006
These countries have generated the greatest number of refugees and asylum seekers. It does not include persons granted permanent status in other…Lost Islands of the World
Traveler's guide to deserted islands for when you really, really want to be alone by Borgna Brunner Smoke rises from McDonald Island's volcano. Coming Up Clipperton Island…Cyberwar Explained: A Look at the Growing Threat of the Latest Weapon of War
Countries all over the world are scrambling to develop offensive and defensive cyber strategies By Beth Rowen Related Links Cyberwar Timeline Computer…Internally Displaced Persons, 2006
Table includes countries in which persecution, armed conflict, or widespread violence has internally displaced the largest numbers of civilians.…Trending
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