They were first opened to the public at the turn of the 20th century and have since been used for munitions storage (during World War I, to cater for overflow from the Woolwich Arsenal), mushroom growing, and, during World War II provided accommodations for some 15,000 people as one of ...
During that time, I visited the Honiara Central Market, two WWII Museums and the US War Memorial. The Central Market is located on the waters of Iron Bottom Sound in the heart of Honiara and offers fresh fish, flowers, fruits, vegetables and local crafts. The fish is carried directly from...
We have gone from wars commanded by hegemonic powers that sought control over sea, air, and land, to wars fought in cities – either inside the war zone, or enacted in cities far away. The space for action can involve “the war”, or simply specific local issues; each attack has its ...
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CHAPTER 3 World War Two and Nazi Forays into the Killing of Civilians On 1 September 1939, the Wehrmacht invaded Poland, an act that initiated French and British declarations of war, and thus signaled the start of World War Two. With their massive numbers, superior weap- onry,...
Eighty years ago, on December 16, 1944, Hitler’s last-ditch effort to stave off defeat in World War II got underway. Using the same trick Germany had used twice before (1914 and 1940), they launched a massive offensive push through the Ardennes that came to be known as the Battle of...
There is a reason Music Travel Consultants is the 1st choice for World War II Memorial choir trips. View our 2 minute intro video to see what we can do for your group. Washington, D.C. provides an extraordinary backdrop for student performance opportunities, blending rich history with vibrant...
As with the numerous museums in Kota Bharu, the Bank Kerapu War Museum building had a previous incarnation. Originally built by Mercantile Bank of India in 1912, it is the oldest stone building in the state of Kelantan. In 1941, the Japanese landed an amphibious force near Kota Bharu and ...
Find a war memorial near where you live The Imperial War Museums in London, Manchester and Duxford examine the effect of war on people's lives ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ was the ceramic art installation created by Paul Cummins and 'planted' by volunteers at the Tower of London...
Hind House, Wargrave, Berkshire Hind House sits on the banks of the River Loddon, near Wargrave in Berkshire, UK. Hjertefolgers’ The Nature House The Nature House of Norwegian couple Benjamin and Ingrid Hjertefolger, enclosed with Solardome Industries' patent-pending SOLARDOME PRO dome syste...