The Wars of the Roses (1455-1487 CE) was a series of dynastic conflicts between the monarchy and the nobility of England. The 'wars' were a series of intermittent, often small-scale battles, executions...
The Battle of Turkana was a battle that was fought over the Outer Rim planet of Turkana when a squadron of the Galactic Empire ambushed a task force of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. The resulting battle witnessed the first confrontations between the Imperial TIE/IN interceptor and the Rebel T-65B X-wing starfighters, and ultimately led to a victory for the Rebel Alliance. Star Wars: Build the Millennium Falcon 34 (Secrets of Spaceflight: Refueling) (First mentioned)
The Battle of Borodino was fought September 7, 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Learn more about the details of this event.
For the longest time, Dorie Miller represented the lone figure when it came to African Americans in WWII history. Miller became a household name because of his heroic deeds at Pearl Harbor. I happened to watch the 1970 seminal film Tora,Tora,Tora with my father several months ago. With the exception of a non-speaking Miller grabbing a machine gun and spraying the Japanese, this was the extent of depictions of African American soldiers with a weapon. "There goes Dorie Miller," My father announced. If I blinked, I would of missed him. Montford Point Marines participated in amphibious landings throughout the Pacific. While my father was in the Marshall Islands, a battle that was significant to the Montford Point Marines History was The Battle of Peleliu. D-Day on Peleliu Montford Point Marines participating in the landing of 1st Marine Division. Source: npa.gov From Right to Fight: When the 1st Marine Division, on 15 September 1944, attacked the heavily defended island of Peleliu in the Palau group, the 16th Field Depot supported the assault troops. The field depot included two African-American units, the 11th Marine Depot Company and the 7th Marine Ammunition Company. The 11th Marine Depot Company responded beyond the call of duty and paid the price, 17 wounded, the highest casualty rate of any company of African-American Marines during the entire war. Major General William H. Rupertus, who commanded the 1st Marine Division, sent identical letters of commendation to the commanders of both companies, praising the black Marines for their "whole hearted cooperation and untiring efforts" which "demonstrated in every respect" that they "appreciate the privilege of wearing a Marine uniform and serving with Marines in combat."- The Right to Fight Montford Point Marine Lee Douglas, Jr vividly recounted his time there: "The Third day, we went ashore. We went ashore in the barges to beachhead. Because you must go in. You got to go in the barges and go in with your rifles and everything. The ammunition stuff doesn't take place until after you take the islands and settle. But you got go in to do that. Once you go into the Marines Corps, regardless of the assignment, you must learn the rifle, the pistol, the range, your combat, you have to learn all of that.You may be a mechanic, you may be a cook, but the rifle comes first. You must learn that part of combat. So whenever you get overseas, your second job, that's all becomes second, first becomes the rifle. The invasion is first. My company, when we went in, we went in with our rifles blazing. There is no second hand nothing. We had looked forward to taking the airfield in a day or two. And there was no such thing as that you know they were dug in. The enemy was dug in so strong until everybody was held up at the beach." -Men of Montford Point Marines Medical Attendants at Rest, Peleliu, October, 1944 Source: Gutenberg.org Another Montford Pointer Laurence Diggs* climbed caves to eliminate the Japanese defenders. Flamethrowers were used and contained the deadly chemical napalm. Oxygen was then removed from the fortified cave, rendering occupants unable to breathe and dead. Also, the intense, searing heat of napalm sticking to the skin caused its targets unthinkable pain and death. Coincidentally, "Thousand Yard Stare" was featured in Tom Lea's painting of Peleliu. Lea's subject was described poignantly: “He left the States 31 months ago. He was wounded in his first campaign. He has had tropical diseases. He half-sleeps at night and gouges Japs out of holes all day. Two-thirds of his company has been killed or wounded. He will return to attack this morning. How much can a human being endure?” Tom Lea "Thousand Yard Stare" Painting Tom Lea.com From that point on, the term "Thousand Yard Stare" was used to refer to the gaze of someone that had battle fatigue. It is clearly a symptom of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. Tom Lea was a war correspondent and witnessed first hand the carnage. The appearance in the soldiers' eyes prompted Lea to create this work after an assignment in Peleliu. Battle of Peleliu Key Points- One of the most fiercely fought battles of the Pacific War Began on September 15,1944 and originally thought to last only three days, ended in November 5,000 Marines wounded, 1,749 Marines Killed Montford Marines participated in the invasion as members of the 11 Marines Depot Company and 7th Marine Ammunition Company They supported the 1st Marine Division Part of the Palau Islands. Peleliu was important because it was needed to recapture to the Philippines The island had over 500 caves which served as forts for the well- dug Japanese. Some 11,000 Japanese were killed, only 200 survived. The Japanese were taught to die before surrendering. Included the Army 81st Infantry Division (additional facts from about.com) Story after story emphasized the Montford Point Marines gallant actions. They finally earned the "right to fight" during the fiery battle of Peleliu. In fact, this battle would always be listed in the opening lines of Montford Point Marine history. They entered the brotherhood of United States Marine Corps with their amphibious landing in September, 1944. The phrase "Thousand yard stare" was introduced by artist Tom Lea. He painted a war weary Marine who endured unspeakable hell in this lesser known, but important Pacific World War II battle. "Thousand yard stare" marked a crucial intersection of military, art, and psychology and called attention to the effects of war on its combatants. For a Video of the Battle of Peleliu click here. Sources: Battle of Peleliu- History.com Men of Montford Point, Melton McLauren* Right to Fight See Also: Capture of Peleliu Commandposts.com for Marine Dan Bankhead story of the Montford Points in The Battle of Peleliu. Bankhead was a former pitcher for the Marines Baseball Team. His team played against Montford Point Marines.
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 480 BC during the Persian Wars and saw Greek forces hold back the Persians before being forced to retreat.
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The American Civil War, waged from 1861 to 1865, is remembered on this date. Before and during the Civil War, the North and South differed greatly on economic issues. The war was about slavery, but primarily about its economic consequences. The northern elite wanted economic expansion that would change the southern (slave-holding) way of life. The southern states saw Abraham Lincoln and the Republicans making enormous changes to their way of life using free slave labor. Southerners believed that Abraham Lincoln, if elected, would restrict their rights to own slaves.
This unique set of images blends the styles of Star Wars and LEGO sci-fi, creating a clash of temporal adventures. In "Star Wars Stroll," a stormtrooper navigates through a forest with deep white and amber hues. You can download all these wallpapers on Boring Day app: Meanwhile, in the LEGO sci-fi scene, a liquid metal
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The Siege of Ringsrock was one of the most significant battles of the First Dark Elf wars, and was the ultimately a test of strength, a test of will, and a test of faith. The Human army, led by the indomitable Gerwain the Trusted, had set their sights on one of the most valuable cities, Ringswood. But before they could reach the city, they had to first conquer the formidable stronghold of Ringsrock. As the Human army approached the city, the defenders, the Elves, lead by the Elven High Lord Faragon, prepared for a siege. The walls of Ringsrock were high and thick, the towers strong and imposing, but the Humans were determined. They knew that the fate of the journey, and the fate of their civilization, rested on the capture of this city. For months, the siege raged on. The Human army battled to break through the city's defences, but the Elven defenders were resolute. The Humans suffered from disease and starvation, and many of their soldiers were killed or wounded, but Gerwain refused to give up. They knew that this was a test of their strength and their faith, and they would not be found wanting. Finally, on the 137th day of the siege, the human army made a breakthrough. They managed to infiltrate the city by discovering an unused gate in the city's walls, which had been blocked with rubble, and managed to clear the rubble and open the gate. This allowed a small group of human warriors to enter the city undetected, and capture the citadel, a key fortification that controlled the city's defenses With the citadel in their hands, the humans were able to force the Elves to surrender which resulted in the execution of the Elven High Lord Faragon. Rinsgrock was theirs, and the road to Ringswood lay open before them. The Siege of Ringsrock was a hard-fought and bloody battle, but it was also a significant victory for the human army. The capture of Ringsrock marked the first major success of the Dark Elf Wars, and it gave the humans the momentum they needed to continue their march towards Ringswood.
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The Star Wars on Vacation Art Prints show what iconic heroes and villains did whey they went on vacation a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Artist Kyle Hagey offers a different look for Darth Vader, Boba Fett, C-3PO, Stormtroopers, a Battle Droid, and Jedi Master Yoda, who appears to be g
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The Star Wars on Vacation Art Prints show what iconic heroes and villains did whey they went on vacation a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Artist Kyle Hagey offers a different look for Darth Vader, Boba Fett, C-3PO, Stormtroopers, a Battle Droid, and Jedi Master Yoda, who appears to be g
Église Saint-Etienne amid the ruins (1944). Photo: Archives Canada
An incomprehensible 1.9 million German and Soviet soldiers and civilians are estimated to have been killed in just six months.
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