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Lloyd Mangrum
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Lloyd Mangrum was a popular and successful golf player in the decade after World War II. Find out more about Lloyd Mangrum's golfing career.
What Caused the Rise — and Fall — of the Ottoman Empire?
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For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire covered a territory stretching across Europe and the Middle East, until it all came down after World War I.
Maserati Sports Cars
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Maserati made the transition from competition cars to luxury personal vehicles after World War II. Learn more about Maserati sports cars.
What Is the Youngest Country in the World Today?
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Over the last few decades, the world has seen a wave of new nations emerging from civil war, political reform, and the breakup of larger unions.
Which WWII General Are You?
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World War II produced some of the greatest generals in history, men who fought in WWI and knew well the stakes of industrialized warfare. Which one are you? Find out with this quiz!
Messerschmitt Me 262
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The great legacy of the Messerschmitt Me 262 is that it inspired other air forces to adopt the jet fighter as standard, and moved engineers to utilize its layout for fighters and airliners. Learn more about this top World War II fighter plane.
How Mustard Gas Works
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Mustard gas is a chemical warfare agent developed during World War I. Learn how mustard gas affected soldiers and armies used mustard gas.
1944 Ford GPW
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A lesser-known jeep prototype -- the extremely rare 1944 Ford GWP Military Jeep -- was made for the Army by Ford during World War II. Learn more.
The Treaty of Versailles: Did the End of WWI Cause the Start of WWII?
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In 1919, 30 nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, which degreed Germany to pay huge fines for starting World War I. But were the terms too harsh?
1957 Peugeot 203C Four-Door Sedan
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The 203 was Peugeot's first new design after World War II and became the carmaker's sole model in 1949. Learn about the 1957 Peugeot 203C.