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Movie Magg: Charge of the Lancers (Columbia, 1954)

Posted on 6th, June 2010 by opslilip

The best thing about Charge of the Lancers is the overripe three-strip Technicolor in which it was filmed; the famous “redcoats” of the British army glow with a neon-like brightness, even though one wonders how the British can fight all … Continue reading →

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zenpundit.com » Blog Archive » Book Review: WAR by Sebastian Junger

Posted on 3rd, June 2010 by toshibler

… saved months of preparation in World War II, might have staved off the Korean war entirely, saved countless billions of dollars. Continue reading →

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Guam Okinawa plus Washington Tokyo: US recognises Japanese …

Posted on 3rd, June 2010 by chart

Local residents have long complained of aircraft noise, pollution and crime associated with a heavy American military presence dating back to World War II. After failing to find an alternative location for the base in Japan and amid US … Continue reading →

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Ben and Bawb's Blog: PATROL TIPS II; BRITISH

Posted on 29th, May 2010 by militrols

The British Army , even after the sunset of empire, has been involved in a great many COIN and COIN-type small wars. They have, in recent history, taken a generally softer approach than the American Army, i.e Continue reading →

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Family Research – English, Scottish and Irish Genealogy » Great …

Posted on 29th, May 2010 by admin

Great Britain Army War List, January 1893 Start discovering your British roots today with genealogy articles and news to help you uncover your families roots. Continue reading →

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J O S H U A P U N D I T: Dunkirk

Posted on 27th, May 2010 by carnagecrew

While Dunkirk was in essence a successful retreat, it was an incredible boost to British morale in a dark time. It saved the British Army , along with a number of French, Polish, Belgian and Dutch troops who later became the battle … Continue reading →

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Daithí McKay – Republicanism, Craic agus Scéal: Former British …

Posted on 27th, May 2010 by charts

“I would like very much to welcome the fact that the gifting of this site will include the former British military houses. Sinn Féin made the securing of former British Army sites a top priority in negotiations and this in now bearing … Continue reading →

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Duck Notes: Battle of Cowpens

Posted on 23rd, May 2010 by smertliki

Signs stood in the locations where the men lined up to fire at the British army standing only one hundred yards away. Continue reading →

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Mimi Speaks: You're the Writer: (2)

Posted on 22nd, May 2010 by charts

… never was it spoke of, not a soul would relate this story to the children, that Red Hook Brooklyn could indeed be considered responsible for allowing the American Army to withdraw and regroup, and go on to defeat the British Army . … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Haunts & History: The Legend of Thal

Posted on 21st, May 2010 by jos

Although most of the detainees had no desire to escape – they were treated relatively well there and the British Army life wasn’t a exactly bed of roses – many perished in camp. Especially rough was the winter of 1782-83 when fever … Continue reading →

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