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One Vote Against War With Japan
The Question: I was watching a movie about Pearl Harbor and it said that when the president asked for a declaration of war (against Japan) there was only one…42 Best War Movie Quotes
Top of Page War movies have captivated audiences for generations, and with good reason. They tell stories of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival in the face of unimaginable danger. To…Native American War History Quiz
Discover facts about Native American war history and test your knowledge here on Infoplease!Last Living Veterans of America's Wars
American Revolution (1775–1783) Last veteran, Daniel F. Bakeman, died 4/5/1869, age 109 Last widow, Catherine S. Damon, died 11/11/1906, age 92 Last dependent, Phoebe M. Palmeter, died 4/25/1911,…Fighting Words: An Iraq War Glossary
Collateral damage:A military euphemism for civilian deaths. Decapitation strike:To remove a regime’s leadership and thereby curtail warfare. The U.S. military attempted a decapitation strike…World War I: Armistices and Treaties
Read about the agreements that were signed during and after World War I Versailles Related Links World War I Primer World War I Timeline The Deadliest Battles in World War I…World War I: Important Battles
Learn more about the most pivotal engagements German soldiers fighting at the First Battle of the Marne Related Links World War I Primer World War I Timeline…World War I Battles with the Most Casualties
The table below focuses on specific battles with the most casualties in the First World War. See this timeline for other World War I battles and longer campaigns. Battle Location…hogback
(Encyclopedia) hogback, sharp-crested ridge with steep slopes on both sides, formed by the erosion of steeply tilted rock layers. Hogbacks are commonly formed along the eroded flanks of large,…Matagorda Bay
(Encyclopedia) Matagorda BayMatagorda Baymătəgôrˈdə [key], inlet of the Gulf of Mexico, c.50 mi (80 km) long and from 3 to 12 mi (4.8–19 km) wide, SE Tex., protected by a long sandspit, Matagorda…Trending
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