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The French Foreign Legion

by SharifaMcFarlane in Military, November 16, 2009
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The Legion is a polyglot collection of romantics, refugees, roués and the rootless.

Shot in the Foot: Bad Military Decisions Throughout History

by Bren Parks in Military, December 22, 2008
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These tales of military gaffes are sure to amaze and amuse you. They prove that sometimes a person can be their own worst enemy.

A Piece of Local Military History

by Chris Stonecipher in History, November 12, 2008
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Oak Harbor, Washington is rich with military history. This article gives reference to a local state park which was once a military installation. It also includes history of Oak Harbor’s Naval Seaplane Base.

Walter Tull: A True Hero That Time Almost Forgot

by Auron Renius in History, November 11, 2008
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Walter Tull was one of the first professional black footballers and the first black officer in the British army. One of Britain’s forgotten heroes, his life story is now coming out of obscurity and he is beginning to gain the recognition he deserves for his contributions to black, football and military history.

The Scythians

by John Walsh in Subcultures, February 29, 2008
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An introduction to the Scythian people of the Steppes.

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