With the end of the Jacobite rebellion atthe Battle of Cullodenon 16thApril 1746 and the suppression of the clans in the Highlands of Scotland, the British Government was able, in early 1747, to send a larger force of British troops to Flanders to take part in the fighting against the inv...
The rise and fall of China’s “mistress villages.” Bonus: The Hong Kong businessmen who used to keep mistresses in Shinjin are now evidently buying houses for a new generation of them in the Rowland Heights area of Los Angeles… Another day, another released illegal alien killing an Ameri...
During this time, the British and French built up their forces in expectation of a long war, and the Germans completed their conquest of Poland.[6] On 9 October, Adolf Hitler ordered plans to be made for an invasion of the Low Countries, to use them as a base against Great Britain ...
The dense commercial district ofSeaport Cityredefines close quarters, while theShining Spanconnects it to neighboring villages such asCanyon Crossing, a cliffside getaway complete with competing bun shops. Supernatural Secrets In-between the serene landscapes lies sacred ground such as the overgrownMagic...
The final battle of the Sikh Wars, fought on 21st February 1849, in which Gough’s Anglo-Indian Army of the Punjab methodically destroyed the last Sikh army
Long experience has taught even the privates what must be done before a mission is completed, and discipline, lack of imagination, and fatalism, drives them on despite losses. "To the Japanese leader, tactics is an art, with decisions gained by skill, not by sheer power. Their policy for ...
drive near the village of Bad Hindelang, southern Germany. During the traditional "Almabtrieb" event, cow herds are brought from alpine pastures, where they stay during the summer, to lower pastures in the valley. Some of the cows are decorated and celebrations occur throughout the villages. ...
The rise and fall of China’s “mistress villages.” Bonus: The Hong Kong businessmen who used to keep mistresses in Shinjin are now evidently buying houses for a new generation of them in the Rowland Heights area of Los Angeles…
The twin disasters highlight the challenges facing underdeveloped Afghanistan’s next leader as the country heads into the second round of the presidential election on June 14. The flood destroyed some 850 houses across several villages and damaged more than 1,000, leaving thousands of ...
We have spent many hours on the track opening up new areas for trekkers to visit pertaining to the Kokoda campaign. Our bond with the Koiari people along the track is strong. Our sustainable development projects in the villages are ongoing and are now bringing in an income for the villagers...