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Railroads During World War II
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Railroads during World War II were placed under more strict government control to aid in the war effort. Read about railroad industry of World War II.
Do wars drive technological advancement?
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Wars drive technological advancement because of the need of specialized tools on the battlefield. Find out how wars drive technological advancement.
How the One Man Star Wars Trilogy Works
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Learn about Charles Ross, his "One Man 'Star Wars' Trilogy" show and his love for geeks and "Star Wars."
How a 'War of the Worlds' Radio Broadcast Panicked America
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The 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938 is one of the most famous in history, mainly because Americans believed aliens were invading.
What If We Ended War?
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Would we stick flowers in our hair and dance in the street? Or twiddle our thumbs and wonder what to do with all that new free time? Join us as we ponder a world without war.
The French and Indian War Was the First 'Real' World War
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The French and Indian War was not the French against the 'Indians,' but a massive land grab that indirectly led to the American Revolution.
10 Biggest Wars in History With Death Tolls in the Tens of Millions
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War has shaped human societies for thousands of years. The biggest wars in history were the armed conflicts with the largest death tolls and the widest political consequences.
Ares: Greek God of War and Harbinger of Doom
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Many Greek gods and goddesses were associated with battle, but Ares was known as the one true Greek god of war (not to be confused with Kratos, the protagonist of the "God of War" video game franchise).
The Thirty Years' War Quiz
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The Thirty Year's War was among the most destructive and devastating wars in history. But just how much do you know about the conflict and its participants? Get ready to do battle against our challenging quiz to find out.
The Roman Empire Wars Quiz
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From legions of soldiers to powerful generals, it's impossible to get a full scope of the Roman Empire and its role in history without discussing the many wars Rome engaged in. How well read are you on the wars that defined an empire?