Introduction William George “Billy” Barker, VC, DSO & Bar, MC & Two Bars (03 November 1894 to 12 March 1930) was a Canadian First World War fighter ace and Victoria Cross recipient. He is the most decorated serviceman in the history of Canada. Early Life Born on a family farm in Dauphin, Manitoba, “Will” Barker… Read More
On This Day … 29 October
Events 312 – Constantine the Great enters Rome after his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, stages a grand adventus in the city, and is met with popular jubilation. Maxentius’ body is fished out of the Tiber and beheaded. 1467 – Battle of Brustem: Charles the Bold defeats Prince-Bishopric of Liège. 1618 –… Read More
What was the 1947-1949 Palestine War?
Introduction The 1947–1949 Palestine war was a war fought in the territory of Palestine under the British Mandate. It is known in Israel as the War of Independence (Hebrew: מלחמת העצמאות, Milkhemet Ha’Atzma’ut) and in Arabic as a central component of the Nakba (Arabic: النَّكْبَة, lit. ’the disaster’). It is the first war of the Israeli-Palestinian… Read More
An Overview of Canada and the Korean War
Introduction The Canadian Forces were involved in the 1950-1953 Korean War and its aftermath. 26,000 Canadians participated on the side of the United Nations, and Canada sent eight destroyers. Canadian aircraft provided transport, supply and logistics. 516 Canadians died, 312 of which were from combat. After the war, Canadian troops remained for three years as… Read More
On This Day … 28 October
Events 97 – Roman emperor Nerva is forced by the Praetorian Guard to adopt general Marcus Ulpius Trajanus as his heir and successor. 306 – Maxentius is proclaimed Roman emperor. 312 – Constantine I defeats Maxentius, becoming the sole Roman emperor in the West. 969 – The Byzantine Empire recovers Antioch from Arab rule. 1344… Read More
What is the Arab-Israeli Conflict?
Introduction The Arab-Israeli conflict involves political tension, military conflicts, and other disputes between Arab countries and Israel, which escalated during the 20th century, but had mostly faded out by the early 21st century. The roots of the Arab-Israeli conflict have been attributed to the support by Arab League member countries for the Palestinians, a fellow… Read More
What was the Arab-Israeli War (Disambiguation)?
Introduction The Arab-Israeli war, or Arab-Israeli Conflict, normally refers to the conflict between Arab countries and Israel. Arab-Israeli War may also refer to: 1947-1949 Palestine war, the first Arab-Israeli war, which comprised: 1947-1948 civil war in Mandatory Palestine. 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Suez Crisis, the second Arab-Israeli war in 1956. Six-Day War, the third Arab-Israeli war… Read More
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