Time: 1940Place: The Ardennes Forest, FranceHere's a nice animated map from the BBC of the French Campaign in World War II.I used the word
Against Stereotypes of China
Perhaps only those who have lived in the interior of China and know something of the organization of family and village, township and clan, are able
The Chinese Revolution of 1912
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: China Republic Announced.IntroductionThis Chinese Revolution burst
Discovery of the South Pole
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Arrival at Antarctica.IntroductionOn December 16, 1911, a Norwegian
Provisional Government Proclaims Republic
Today's installment concludes Portugal's 1910 Revolution,our selection from Portugal by William Archer.If you have journeyed through all of the
King Flees Country
He stepped into his motor-car, set off for Cintra and Mafra, and is henceforth out of the saga.Continuing Portugal's 1910 Revolution,our selection
Revolution Begins
There was no particular strategy in the revolutionary plans, and what strategy there was fell to pieces at an early point.Continuing Portugal's 1910
Manuel Coronated King
Had he possessed strong intelligence and character, or had he fallen into the hands of really able advisers, it is possible that the revulsion of
Administrative Dictatorship Decreed
Franco dissolved the Cortes, and on May 10, 1907, published a decree declaring the "administration to be a dictatorship."Continuing Portugal's 1910