March 30, 1918, was the mid-point of the 100 Days Campaign—a campaign which saw incredible advances through German-controlled lines on the Western Front and the beginning of the final phase of the First World War. At Moreuil Wood, the infantry and artillery attacks had, in the opinion of...
After several failed attempts to break through, the British attacked Qumigxung under the pretext of negotiation, killing many Tibetan defenders. * After looting, British artillery fire destroyed nearly 60 halls for the Buddha, where the monks died heroically. * The heroic county, with an average...
U.S. casualties totaled 5,000 dead, and Japanese deaths were 31,000 troops (only 931 defenders surrendered) and as many as 22,000 civilians. Get Unlimited Access Try Britannica Premium for free and discover more. Subscribe Donald Sommerville ...
Kansas guard Markisha Hawkins, left, blocks the way to the basket against Colorado guard Chucky Jeffery in the first half of a first-round women’s NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Boulder, Colo. KU won the game, 67-52. Other team sports have featured fe...
Before defenders of the public virtue take alarm, it should be noted that Buckingham’s rite of passage, while it may involve some loud noises and sweating, will be purely musical. At 42, Buckingham is no blushing bride in the world of rock ‘n’ roll. To the contrary, he is a tremen...
The ’80s marked their pinnacle with classic albums ‘British Steel’, ‘Screaming for Vengeance’, and ‘Defenders of the Faith’, generating timeless hits like ‘Breaking the Law’. Despite lineup changes and various challenges, the band’s resilience remained unwavering. In 2018 Rob Halford, ...
In March 1943 the Allies lost 627,000 tons, which exceeded the rate of replacement. Yet only two months later, the tide turned against Germany. Allied successes in reading the Kriegsmarine’s Enigma codes proved vital both in steering convoys away from U-boat “wolf packs” and in directing...
-based mothers caring for their families, often on top of earning a living – these skills have never been more advanced and undeniable. We should all be so inspired by the determination and strong voices of young women leading climate action; by the courage of women human rights defenders....
By midnight of 10th Feb, both units had already reached Bukit Timah Village and the resultant battle against the British defenders set the entire region ablaze. The British retreated and held their line at Reformatory Road (Clementi Road)
Sancho could have stuck the ball up his shirt and ran with it between Palace defenders while sticking his tongue out and laughing uncontrollably, I would not have known. However, I then saw the ball end up at the feet of Cole Palmer, who I saw advance and slot the ball in at the far...