As I understand it, Napoleon WAS short, but only marginally. If the mean height was, err, 5'6", N. was 5'4", or not significantly below the average....
I found (re-discovered?) an interesting video: [MEDIA]
OMG, a ruptured duck!!!
I have a question, though even I find it a bit silly: What was the nose art on the Luffwaffa B-17s?
Has anyone hear of a small battle called "the Somme"? It was a Great War meat grinder. The British lost 60,000+ casualties just on the first day,...
I think we are getting a bit off on a tanget with this discussion of M. Verne, but as long as we are here I have a couple of points regarding Verne...
Hello and welcome. I am very interested in learning more of your grandfather's story, should you have it. I know, or have met, veterans who will...
In my readings regarding BB I have found little or nothing regarding Italian contribution to either the British or German cause. I know there was...
Welcommen Roland Jarl. I just visited your website and was favourably impressed. But I felt hampered by the language barrier. I am guessing your...
Gung Ho, a film about the Niesi soldiers in US Army. Up Front, a film of American soldiers in Italy, based on book by Bill Mauldin.
Beware of the TRUMP. Fools and clowns do get elected: please recall Junior Bush, POTUS 43. The Geniva and Hague Conventions regarding POWs is...
During WWII John Wayne (movie star) regularly made "special appearances" related to the war effort. It may have been common for him to visit...
Upon first reading of your post, Jason, without reading to the linked article, I have to say there may be some credance to two fo the three items...
It is extremely difficult to guard against a single motivated person who is willing to forfeit their own life. My resources are limited, but to my...
I know Encyclopedia Britannica 1880 edition has some technical articals which would suppliment this nicely. Their 1890 also has some good stuff....
Is this the end of civil liberties in America? I just heard the daily News and two items stood out. One dealt with a development in Indiana where...
S muggling in a few crystal radio sets disguised as Cribbage Boards placed into "Red Cross" type packages does not surprise me. What does surprize...
During the ACW, or War between the States, When did the South start to field Blacks as combat soldiers? Please forgive my ignorance but I thought it...
I remember pre-transistor radios. Most required AC power. And, yes, the relatively few "portable" radios required rather large DC (battery) to...
A great American once said: "The only thing we have to fear is Fear itself". To put too much weight to the ISIS/ISIL threat to the US is buying...
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