Introduction The Nelson Chequer was a colour scheme adopted by vessels of the Royal Navy, modelled on that used by Admiral Horatio Nelson in battle. It consisted of bands of black and yellow paint along the sides of the hull, broken up by black gunports. Outline In the 18th and 19th centuries, vessels of all… Read More
Introduction The 228 Peace Memorial Park (Chinese: 二二八和平紀念公園; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Jī-jī-pat Hô-pêng Kì-liām Kong-hn̂g) is a historic site and municipal park located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. The park contains memorials to victims of the 28 February Incident of 1947, including the 228 Memorial Monument that stands at the centre of the park… Read More
Introduction By working out at the right intensity level for your individual needs, you can get the most out of your exercise sessions. However, there are five things we recommend you always do after a session to aid your post-workout recovery. Although it is recommended that most of your exercise sessions be in the moderate… Read More
Introduction Civilian-based defence (or social defence) describes non-military action by a society or social group, particularly in a context of a sustained campaign against outside attack or dictatorial rule – or preparations for such a campaign in the event of external attack or usurpation. There are various near-synonyms, including “non-violent defence”, “civilian defence” and “defence… Read More
Introduction The sudis (plural sudes) was a stake carried by Roman legionaries for employment as a field fortification, sometimes also called vallus. It is frequently, but incorrectly, called a pilum murale (“wall spear”). Typically, two such stakes were carried by each soldier. Refer to Cheval de Frise, Czech Hedgehog, Caltrop, Dragon’s Teeth, and Makibishi. Construction… Read More
Introduction If you are a college student looking to take on swimming, it can be a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time. Swimming is a full-body workout that provides numerous benefits for college students, both physically and mentally. Swimming can help you stay in shape, reduce stress, improve your sleep,… Read More
Introduction A Military Transition Team or Transition Team (commonly abbreviated as MiTT), in the context of the United States Military, is a 10-15 soldier team that trains foreign national and local security forces. The term has been used in the “War on Terror” to designate groups training the Iraqi Security Forces in particular. By comparison,… Read More
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