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(Encyclopedia) WAC (Women's Army Corps), U.S. army organization created (1942) during World War II to enlist women as auxiliaries for noncombatant duty in the U.S. army. Before 1943 it was known as…Sino-Japanese War, Second
(Encyclopedia) Sino-Japanese War, Second, 1937–45, conflict between Japanese and Chinese forces for control of the Chinese mainland. The war sapped the Nationalist government's strength while…Afghanistan Primer
Often invaded, rarely conquered Afghanistan and Bordering Nations Country Profile: Afghanistan Pakistan | Map Iran | Map China | Map…The Mongol Empire
Genghis Khan, founder of history's largest empire The Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, empires in history. While many people view them as barbarians that roamed the…Timeline: Nelson Mandela
Here are some key moments in the life of Nelson Mandela. by Jennie Wood 1918 1952 1968 1980 1994 2001 2013 1918 July 18 Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela is born into the Mabida clan. His…Marne, river, France
(Encyclopedia) Marne, river, c.325 mi (520 km) long, rising in the Langres plateau, NE France, and flowing in an arc generally NW to the Seine River near Paris. It passes through Chaumont and Châlons…pillbox
(Encyclopedia) pillbox, small, low fortification that houses machine guns and antitank weapons. Similar to a blockhouse, it is usually made of concrete, steel, logs, or filled sandbags. Pillboxes…Smith, Holland McTyeire
(Encyclopedia) Smith, Holland McTyeire, 1882–1967, American general, b. Seale, Ala. He was commissioned in the marines in 1905 and served in France in World War I. In World War II, Smith pioneered in…Rundstedt, Karl Rudolf Gerd von
(Encyclopedia) Rundstedt, Karl Rudolf Gerd vonRundstedt, Karl Rudolf Gerd vonkärl r&oomacr;ˈdôlf gĕrt fən r&oobreve;ntˈshtĕt [key], 1875–1953, German field marshal. He proved his exceptional…Refugees: Countries of Origin
Syrian Civil War continues to prove major factor in refugee crisis Rank Country Refugees Population 1 Syria 6.654 18.270 2 Afghanistan 2.681 35.53 3…Trending
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