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War and Military History

War and Military History encompasses the causes and effects, the courses and actions, the good and the bad, of warlike activities - from the earliest of times to present actions.

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What accounts for the lieutenant numb state in the story an episode of war?

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The lieutenant's numb state in "An Episode of War" is primarily caused by the shock and trauma of being wounded in battle. The sudden and unexpected injury disrupts his sense of self and triggers a dissociative response, leading to a detached and disconnected emotional state. Additionally, the lieutenant's focus on the practical aspects of his injury, such as the missing portion of his arm, further contributes to his numbness as he grapples with the immediate physical consequences of war.

Do you agree with Crane's position on war?

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As a neutral entity, I do not have personal opinions. However, Crane's position on war is a complex and nuanced topic that varies among individuals. It's important to consider multiple perspectives and factors in discussions about war.

Who did otto Frank remarried to?

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Otto Frank remarried to Elfriede (Fritzi) Markovits in 1953 after the war.

When did anne franks dad publish her diary?

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Anne Frank's father, Otto Frank, published her diary in 1947. The diary was first published in Dutch under the title "Het Achterhuis" ("The Secret Annex").

What happened to the helpers that hid the franks?

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The helpers that hid Anne Frank and her family were arrested by the Gestapo and sent to concentration camps. Miep Gies, who helped hide the Franks, survived the war and later published Anne Frank's diary. Otto Frank, the only survivor from his family, maintained a lifelong friendship with Miep Gies.

Why did the war last so long?

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The war lasted so long due to factors such as entrenched political ideologies, economic interests, conflicting territorial claims, and the involvement of multiple powerful nations. Additionally, military stalemates, advancements in technology, and the scale of the conflict all contributed to prolonging the duration of the war.

What is a nazi soldier?

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A Nazi soldier was a member of the armed forces under the control of Nazi Germany during World War II. They were responsible for carrying out the military objectives of the Nazi regime, which often involved acts of aggression and violence.

What does Grendel do right after the battle?

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After the battle, Grendel limps back to his lair to die, leaving a trail of blood behind him.

What is the meter of the the charge of the light brigade?

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The meter of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is predominantly dactylic, with a consistent pattern of dactylic dimeter (two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable). This meter helps to create a sense of urgency and momentum in the poem, mirroring the intensity of the charge itself.

What was the purpose of Paul Revere's midnight ride?

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Paul Revere's midnight ride on April 18, 1775, was to alert American patriots in Massachusetts of British army movements towards Lexington and Concord. This warning kickstarted the American Revolutionary War.

Which poem below has a title that also serves as a good summary of the theme?

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"The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost. The title captures the idea of choices and decisions in life, which is a central theme of the poem.

In what war did El Cid die in?

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In May 1090, El Cid defeated and captured Berenguer in the Battle of Tébar. In October 1092 an uprising occurred in Valencia and El Cid began a siege of Valencia. By the time the siege ended in May 1094, El Cid had carved out his own principality on the coast of the Mediterranean. Officially, he ruled in the name of Alfonso; in reality, El Cid was fully independent. El Cid did not die in a war. He died peacefully in 1099. His wife, Jimena ruled in his place for three years until the Almoravids besieged the city.

In Paul Revere's ride who traveled the farest?

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Paul Revere traveled the farthest during his famous ride, warning the American colonists that the British troops were advancing towards Lexington and Concord during the American Revolutionary War.

What position did each side hold in the civil war?

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During the American Civil War, the Union (North) held the position that the United States was a single, indivisible nation, while the Confederacy (South) held the position that individual states had the right to secede from the Union. This fundamental disagreement over the nature of the Union led to four years of devastating conflict.

What were some long term effects of the nuclear war in alas Babylon?

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Some long-term effects of the nuclear war in "Alas, Babylon" include widespread contamination of land and water, lasting health issues for survivors due to radiation exposure, and a breakdown of society leading to a return to more primitive ways of living. Additionally, the loss of infrastructure and resources created ongoing challenges for those trying to rebuild and establish a new community.

What does bmg in bmg rifle stand for?

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The 12.7x99mm/Caliber .50 cartridge used in rifles such as the Barret M82, MacMillan Tac-50, and others, as well as in the M2 machine gun is known as the .50 BMG - not the weapons themselves. BMG stands for "Browning Machine Gun", as the cartridge was developed for the Browning M2 machine gun.

What is the most assassination attempts to be made on a single person?

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The record for the most assassination attempts made on a single person is held by Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba. It is estimated that there were over 600 attempts on his life.

Does the US still have battleships in commission?

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No, the US Navy no longer has battleships in commission. The last four battleships that were in service, the USS Iowa, USS New Jersey, USS Missouri, and USS Wisconsin, were all decommissioned in the 1990s.

Who is the world's best sniper?

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The current record holder:Corporal of Horse (equal to an E-5 in the US Army) Craig Harrison of the British Army's Household Cavalry is the deadliest sniper on the planet. He has two confirmed kills of a pair of Taliban machine gunners from a November 2009 engagement south of Musa Qala, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. The shots were GPS confirmed at a range of 2,475 m (2,707 yd), and made with a L115A3 Long Range Rifle chambered for the .338 cal. Lapua Magnum. Past and unconfirmed record holders:Actually the new world record is not one that will be recorded officially. But there was a kill southeast of the Afgani border that was on a very high ranking government official by an unnamed member of a Special Forces sniper from a distance of 2740 meters ( 8990 feet)

The former world record for the longest range sniper kill was 2430 meters (7972 feet), accomplished by a Canadian sniper, Corporal Rob Furlong.

In Across Five Aprils what ever happened to John and Bill?

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In "Across Five Aprils," Bill goes off to fight for the Confederacy and dies in battle. John survives the war and returns home to tend to his family's farm.

What country has the strongest houses?

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Germany for sure! concrete walls 10" thick!

How is weather in Iran?

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Iran is a 4 season country. You may start to travel from Tehran (the capital) to another city 300km away like Sari nor in winter, and you experience fall in first 50km and then snow and winter in next 100km and then spring and new born flowers in next 100km and lastly you find yourself in the middle of hot summer in Sari. That is so unique.

Overall, the global temperature is getting higher and it is effected Iran too same as other countries. Its a bit hotter compare to previous years.

Depends on when you want to be here and which city.

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What was the main concern with excluding slaves from the American revolutionary was effort?

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Black soldiers served with valor at the battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill.

In November 1775, however, Congress decided to exclude blacks from future enlistment out of a fear that recent offers from the British would cause the loss of most of their slaves.

Lord Dunmore, the royal governor of Virginia, had promised freedom to any slaves who enlisted in the British army in April of 1775. Some eight hundred slaves took this offer, some wearing the emblem "Liberty to the Slaves" on their Redcoat uniforms. He was not the only person on the side of the crown to make this offer.

This offer and the exclusion of blacks by Congress from the rebel side was untenable.

By 1778, many states (including Virginia) agreed to grant freedom to slaves who served in the Revolutionary war. In the end, several thousand slaves won their freedom by serving on both sides of the War of Independence. Many other slaves were able to successfully Escape. It's estimated 50% of Georgia's slaves were able to achieve some sort of freedom and South Carolina's slave population was down 25%.

Ultimately, though, our freedom was granted in the constitution of "We the People" specifically to white men. While the word "slave" never appears in the original constitution, the 3/5th compromise does and the South was granted additional representation where by virtue of owing human beings an individual could yield additional voting power through their Representative. It would be 100 years until slaves were emancipated with the Thirteenth amendment and 3 years later for the Fourteenth amendment to dispose of the 3/5ths clause.

Has Chile ever been to war?

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The country of Chile has been involved in several wars:

Spanish American wars of Independence (1810–1833) - Chile fought on the side of the Patriots alongside Colombia, Rio de la Plata, Mexico, Peru, Bolivia Paraguay, and Banda Oriental. This brough an end to all Spanish domains in the Americas save Cuba and Puerto Rico and the formation of the new Hispanic American States.

Conquest of Chiloé (1820-1826) - Chile fought against Spain and won with the Treaty of Tantauco by annexing Chiloé.

Corsair Cruise Incident "La Argentina" (1819) - Chile fought against Rio de la Plata and Hippolyte Bouchard is captured and then liberated along with confiscating the properties.

Brigandage of the Pincheira Brothers (1827–1832) - Chile and Rio de la Plata fought against the Montoneras of Pincheira and ended the montoneras of Pincheira and relocated in Chile the families that lived in the Pincheira camps.

Chilean Civil War of 1829–1830 (1829–1830) - the Pelucones vs Pipiolos where the Pelucones won.

Desert Campaign (1833–1834) - Chile and the Argentine Confederation fought against the Indians of Patagonia and won.

La Frontera conflicts (1835–1859) - Chile fought against the Mapuche Tribes to an "inconclusive" conclusion.

War of the Confederation (1836–1839) - Chile, Argentina and the Peruvian Dissidents fought against the Peru-Bolivian Confederation and won. the Peru-Bolivian Confederation was dissolved and Peru and Bolivia were restored as republics.

Uprising of Quillota (1837) - Chile vs. the Rebels of Quillota ended with the execution of the Minister Diego Portales and the rebel leader, Colonel José Antonio Vidaurre.

Iquicha War (1839) - Chile and Peru vs. Iquichanos. Ends with the Treaty of Yanallay in which the Iquichanos submit to the Republic of Peru.

Chilean Revolution of 1851 (1851) - Chilian government vs. Chilian Liberal Rebels, Mapuche Allies and Mañil Clan. Ended with repression and exile of intellectuals and liberal politicians.

Chilean Revolution of 1859 (1859) - Chilian government vs. Liberal Rebels

Mapuche Allies. Ended with the temporary survival of the Chilian conservative government.

Occupation of Araucanía (1861–1883) - Chile Mapuche allies vs. Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia. Ended with the fall of the Kingdom of Araucanía and Patagonia. The Mapuche tribes are concentrated in land reductions and Chileans and European immigrants into the territory they're forced to leave.

Chincha Islands War (1864–1866) - Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru vs. Spain. While Spain ultimately withdrawals from the Chincha Islands, both sides still claim victory and separate peace treaties are signed with Spain and all countries between 1879-1885.

War of the Pacific (1879–1883) - Chile vs. Peru and Boliva. This victory begins the emergence of the military and political influence of Chile in South America. Signing of the Treaty of Ancón between Chile and Peru in 1883. Signing of the Treaty of Valparaiso between Chile and Bolivia in 1884 which makes Bolivia basically landlocked.

Panama Crisis (1885) - Chile and Colombia vs. the United States and the Panamanian Rebels. Chile and Colombia win. The rebellion suppressed and Colón is burned.

Annexation of Easter Island (1888) - Chile vs. Kingdom of Rapa Nui. Chile wins and annexes Easter Island.

Chilean Civil War of 1891 (1891) - The Chilean government vs. Congressist Junta. The Congressists prevail. President José Manuel Balmaceda commits suicide and Jorge Montt becomes president.

Chilean naval mutiny of 1931 (1931) - The Chilean government and the Chilean Navy. The government prevails and the mutineers are court martialed.

World War II (1943–1945) - Chile fought on the side of the Allies. Major accomplishments: 1) Covert operations against Nazi agents by the PDI through Department 50 (1939–1945). 2) Sinking of the steam Toltén (13 March 1942). 3) Surveillance, confinement and expulsion of Japanese accused of espionage, and to a lesser extent of Germans and Italians. 4) Support of Allied forces in the Battle of the Caribbean.

Beagle conflict (1958–1984) Chile vs. Argentina - Chile supported the UK during the Falklands War. Victory with Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1984 between Chile and Argentina. Chile maintains its bioceanic sovereignty.

Laguna del Desierto incident (1965) - Chile vs. Argentina - Stalemate.

Armed Resistance in Chile (1973–1990) - Chile vs. Communist Rebels (MIR, MJL, FPMR). The government wins, but not through the rebel efforts to overthrow. The people vote out Pinochet with the national plebiscite of 1988, on 11 March 1990. This is the end of the military government and the beginning of the transition to democracy.

2004 Haitian coup d'état (2004) - Chile joins the United States, Canada, France and Brazil vs. Haiti. Victory comes with the fall of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.