World War II Names Still In Our Vocabulary - Part Three - The Blitz

This is the third of a series of articles that document some of the names, places, catch words, and other items that are now lodged permanently in our vocabulary, History was made some 68 years ago. We dare not forget. From July to February, the name of the game is football. It starts with the exhibition season and ends with the Super Bowl extravaganza. Out of World War II has come a term about which which we all know. It is called The Blitz. The blitz is a team defensive move in which the defense... Read more »

Top 10 Signs Your Addicted to eBay

There are literally millions of people that are striving each and everyday to make an easy buck online. The idea of making money online and especially, making money on eBay, is not new. In fact, the eBay market is a little too saturated if you ask me. With all the nail-biting, finger-clawing, head to head competition for bids on eBay, I thought it would be nice to take a step back and poke some fun at the eBay rush. Below is a list of the top 10 signs that your addicted to eBay. Anyone that uses,... Read more »

Chateau D’Annecy: The Little Castle That Could

In the 13th century, having been forced from their comfortable homes at Lake Leman, the Counts of Geneva fled from a hostile situation into the town of Annecy, France. As early as the 12th century, Annecy had been privilege to a small measure of fortifications, however with the arrival of the Counts - who took over the fortifications as their new home - several new towers and wings were built onto the fortifications, creating what is known today as Le Chateau D’Annecy. Although many portions... Read more »

The Story Of U.S. Navy In The Battle Of Guadalcanal

The Navy is a branch of the military that defends the United States by sea. In November of 1942 they were called upon to defend it from the Japanese. Since Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941 the United States had suffered from a shortage of battleships. The battle of Guadalcanal is very important in history as it signified the end of the Pacific War with the United States walking away the victor. Yet this victory was not one that happened easily. The long battle that ensued resulted in the loss... Read more »

Practical Ways To Support Our Troops

Whether the war was something you chose to oppose or support, support for the troops is an important thing. Typically, many people feel unable to offer any means of support because such things in their mind suggest financial responsibility. While there is need for support in an economical sense, offering support to our troops isn’t limited to it. Flying the American Flag has been one such emblem which leaves a signature of support for our military men and women. Newspapers across the country... Read more »

The Story Of The U.S. Marines On Iwo Jima

The battle of Iwo Jima took place between the United States and Japan in 1945, but it was no ordinary battle. The Japanese warriors went in knowing they would not come back out alive from the tunnels they had built. Yet each warrior had a specific mission - to kill at least 10 U.S. Marines before they were killed. The battle took place over the island of Iwo Jima that belonged to Japan. The United States wanted control of it because it was between the bomber bases of the U.S. and Japan. The controversy... Read more »

The Basics Of The Economy In Ghana

Ghana is located in West Africa and it is full of various natural resources. However they don’t have the skills or the equipment to benefit from many of them so they are categorized as a very poor area. They rely on International assistance financially and for equipment. Still, they are considered to be more advanced than many of the other areas of Africa. The commercial oil wells in Ghana have long been abandoned. During a span of seven years more than 3.5 million barrels were extracted.... Read more »

The Real Battle Of The Bulge: WWII

No, I’m not talking about weight loss. The Battle of the Bulge, known to the Allied military forces as The Battle of Ardennes, was the bloodiest battle of World War II, and one of the most horrific encounters in the history of modern warfare. The German plan was for this battle, along with three others (known to the Germans as Bodenplatte, Greif, and Wahrung) to sever the Allied line, splitting their forces in two, capturing Antwerp, Belgium, and destroying four Allied armies. The operations... Read more »

Model Tanks and Tank History

The first tanks did not have turrets in World War 1 until the development of the French light tank called the FT-17. This French tank set the design of tanks to modern day even thou it only had a machine gun for is main weapon. Many World War 1 tanks were huge compared to the early days of tank in World War 2. At the Start of WW2 most tanks had a 37mm cannon. Also before World War 2 the development of mobile radio sets that could be used inside tanks meant that tanks to work together as groups with... Read more »

The Dilemma Faced By Hillary Supporters

Though the Democrats have not yet officially chosen who will run on the top of their ticket in 2008, there is absolutely no doubt Hillary Clinton will get the nod at the Democratic National Convention late next August in Denver, Colorado. The boring and meaningless primary between John Edwards, Barrack Obama and Mrs. Clinton continues to slog on, gathering about as much interest as a “My Mother the Car” marathon at a MENSA meeting. Having been a foregone conclusion for 8 years, the only... Read more »