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    Crucifix Hill

    I do not know, but am curious to find out as well. It would be very moving to visit the site where a famil member had sacrificed a life to defend...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: World War 1
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    The Boston Tea Party

    Yes, and this was a huge statement against the English control. I think that this was a pivotal move by the Patriots to remove themselves from...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Revolutionary War
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    1st Civil War

    It's always hard to find yourself on the other side of an issue from people you know, people who you have shared time with, people who you may call...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Revolutionary War
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    what is the most impressive war in the history of america?

    I have to agree here. Once again, there were people who had decided to be courageous enough to say "enough is enough" and took a stand. This war is...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Revolutionary War
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    Best or Favourite ww2 Movies or Series - List them here.

    I loved Valkyrie...I like the fact that this movie has shown this war from the inner workings of the SS army and that there was dissention among the...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: World War 2
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    Grooved Rifles?

    If I am not mistaken, the idea of the grooved rifle is still being used today because of this very reason. The bullet that is spiraling cuts down on...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Civil War
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    beef + bread > pork + corn?

    I think that while the mainstay of the meals were somewhat equivalent, meaning that there was a protein and a carbohydrate component, beef is...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Civil War
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    If the south won the war

    I think that if the South had won the war, the landscape for the United States would look a little bit different. I am from the South and we have a...
    Post by: novasparker, Oct 5, 2012 in forum: Civil War
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    The British 'Schindler'

    Thanks so much for sharing this. It is unfortunate that there were so few people who tried to do the right thing during this time and that there are...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: World War 2
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    Painful memories of Auschwitz.

    The atrocities inflicted on the people housed in concentration camps were horrific. There are countless stories just like this one from people from...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: World War 2
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    Hi,

    Hi Vash! I love a good debate and there is no better place to get into a good, educated debate than on a history forum...especially when military...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Introductions
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    What is your favorite WWII tanks?

    I also lean toward the T34...it was faster, leaner, meaner than anything else out there in my opinion. Of course, many might aruge with me, but I...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: World War 2
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    Is this really a spy plane?

    This can't really be a spy plane could it? Or is it something as simple as hiding something in plain sight? I guess that anything could be used to...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Weapons, Technology & Equipment
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    Is it true ?

    I had not heard that this book might have been writtten by someone other than Hitler. Was this book commissioned by Hitler? Meaning did he pay...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Books and Films
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    Torro Torro Torro!

    I have seen this movie though it has been many years ago. I remember it being very poignant and offering a view into the events leading up to the...
    Post by: novasparker, Aug 24, 2012 in forum: Books and Films