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Middle Ages

Did Ethiopia fight in the Crusade Wars?

Europe

What was the Conscription Age for Northern Italy?

World War II

Questions about the Me-109

American History

Why was New Jersey Suffrage taken Away?

Ancient

What was Temple Mount like during the Sasanian Empire?

Wild West

Questions about Diseases in the California Gold Rush

2000s

When did the last soldier of the Civil War die?

World War I

Question on WWI Injuries

2000s

Any Good Books On WWII Italy?

WWII Figures

Why did Marshall Oppose the Recognition of Israel?

Aviation History

Where did the 1500-hour Requirement for ATP come from?

American Civil War

What Effect did the 1833 Force Act have on the Civil War?

World War I

Questions Regarding World War I

American Independence

Where did American Patriots get their Cannons?

2000s

Who Is This Quote About?

1800s

Any Recommendations for a Reconstruction Book?

Today in History: Born onOctober 28

1693

Anna "Ivanovna", Tsarina of Russia.

1706

John Baskerville, inventor of the "hot-pressing" method of printing.

1853

Jose Marti, Cuban poet and journalist, known as the "Apostle of the Cuban Revolution."

1912

Jackson Pollock, influential abstract expressionist painter.

Military History

How Guy Gabaldon Became The ‘Pied Piper of Saipan’

Guy Gabaldon’s efforts on both Saipan and Tinian led to the surrender of some 1,500 Japanese troops and civilians

Medieval

How the Longbow Won the Battle of Crug Mawr

In 1136 a Welsh army defeated a fierce Norman force with a unique weapon that changed the course of military history - the longbow

Asia

Colin Powell: The Vietnam War Years

Colin Powell's military prowess showed early in his experiences in Vietnam and would shape the leadership abilities that would later catapult his career.