October 2020
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Originally posted on Just History Posts: 210 years ago on the 12th October 1810 the very first Oktoberfest was held. Known across the world today as a German beer-drinking holiday, many do not know how old the festival is. So where did it originate from? In 1810, Bavaria, within modern-day Germany, was ruled by Maximilian…
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Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper: From some of our most prestigious artists come their depictions of the war… PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO GET THE FULL EFFECT. “Tora, Tora, Tora”, by Robert McCall “Battle of Slim River” by: Mark Stille Japanese and war horses in Hong Kong Japan in Dutch East Indies Japan bombs…
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In the sky of life, Choose to be the moon… The stars will twinkle, The world will look bright, But Don’t forget the dark clouds… Be determined to lighten your sky, Even when stars are no longer around… During the tides of life, High and low, Aggressive and calm, Adjust yourself right, Sail your ship,
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: As they say, history is written by the victor. No example of this is more true than the Second World War. Although many are quick to paint the Allies as heroes(and rightfully so), many forget the fact that the Allied forces also committed war crimes.Don’t get me wrong ,being…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: My name is Frouktje Oudgenoeg, I am aged 2. My last name means Old enough. That is exactly what I am. I am old enough to sing and dance. I am old enough to play outside in the garden, come rain or shine. I am old enough to get…
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Originally posted on History of Sorts: It is often though that the Vietnam war started in the 60s, but in fact it dates back much further then that. It really started on the 19th of December 1946. In February Ho Chi Minh had already sent a telegram to U.S. President Harry S. Truman requesting support for independence. The…
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