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Big Chief: General Douglas MacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur was a noted American commander during the 20th century. Distinguishing himself during World War I, Douglas MacArthur served as Chief of the Staff of the US Army during the 1930s. Commanding Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific during World War II, he later led UN forces d

A Biography Of Emily Dickinson's Life And Writing

Emily Dickinson was a woman who lived in times that are more traditional; her life experiences influence and help us to understand the dramatic and poetic lines in her writing. Although Dickinson&

Fighting for Liberty: Early Campaigns of the American Revolution

The American Revolution began with the first shots at Battle of Lexington in April 1775. With the colonies in open rebellion, fighting spread and early campaigns included an attempt to invade Canada. Around Boston, the American Revolution continued with the Battle of Bunker Hill and arrival of Gener

How to Minimize Groupthink

Groupthink occurs when a group of people feel uncomfortable stating their thoughts, opinions and beliefs, because they're afraid of going against the grain. The phenomenon causes intelligent individuals to make poor group decisions, because they're more concerned with blending in and not making a fu

Strategos

Strategos (Strategus) was an elected offficial in Athens who had charge of the military and other powers.

Do You Know Who the Red Baron Is?

Baron Manfred von Richthofen liked to fly in a blazing red airplane and shoot down plane after plane - 80 credited victories. He became a legend in the air.

History of the Olympics

The 1904 Olympic Games were held in St. Louis, United States. Unfortunately, holding the Olympics far from Europe made worldwide participation very low.

Ancient Eclipses

Solar eclipses have been seen as evil omens whose presence changed the course of battle.

Erich Ludendorff

A profile of German World War 1 leader Erich Ludendorff.

The Fall of the Congo Free State

Congolese, European, and American efforts to stop the atrocities in the Free State is one of the few bright spots in this tragic history.

Writing of History under PERESTROIKA

In USSR and Eastern Europe, the political change has dismantled all the past institutions, and razed to ground the established traditions and values. Attempts are being made to re-structure the whole