Archive for October 19th, 2007
A slide in U.S.-Russian relations
“When President Bush looked into Vladimir Putin’s eyes in 2001 and perceived a trustworthy soul, it’s unlikely that he foresaw the more recent image: a snarling Russian bear, engorged on petrodollars and fuming at past slights. Even as the former KGB colonel has tightened the vise on political opposition and press freedoms at home, and [...]
Posted: October 19th, 2007 under Op Ed.
Alaskan World War II Militia
“ANCHORAGE, Alaska: Harold Bahr was just 11 years old when he joined a largely Native militia formed to defend Alaska from the threat of a Japanese attack during World War II.”
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Posted: October 19th, 2007 under World War II.
The greatest naval battle in history
“The Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 is considered the greatest naval battle in history, with the Allied naval forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur almost losing out to the Japanese imperial naval forces.”
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Posted: October 19th, 2007 under Naval Battles.