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What was the Yom Kippur War (1973)?

Introduction The Yom Kippur War, also known as the Ramadan War, the October War, the 1973 Arab-Israeli War or the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, was an armed conflict fought from 06 to 25 October 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. Refer to Arab-Israeli War (Disambiguation). The majority of… Read More

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What was the War of Attrition (1967-1970)?

Introduction The War of Attrition (Arabic: حرب الاستنزاف‎ Ḥarb al-Istinzāf, Hebrew: מלחמת ההתשה‎ Milhemet haHatashah) involved fighting between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, PLO and their allies from 01 July 1967 to 07 August 1970. Refer to Arab-Israeli War (Disambiguation). Following the 1967 Six-Day War, no serious diplomatic efforts tried to resolve the issues at the… Read More

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Who was Charles E. Mower?

Introduction Charles E. Mower (29 November 1924 to 03 November 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military’s highest decoration – the Medal of Honour – for his actions in World War II. Mower joined the Army from his birth city of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and by 03… Read More

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Who was William Reid?

Introduction William Reid VC (21 December 1921 to 28 November 2001) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He earned his Victoria Cross as a pilot in the Royal Air… Read More

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Overview of Cross Training: Benefits, Exercises, Intensity Level and More

Cross-training has a fantastic range of physical and mental benefits regardless of your training goals. When you cross-train, you do not just sculpt the body but also aid in reducing the likelihood of overuse injuries and the mental burnout that comes from repeating the same exercise routine day after day. Below we present a guide… Read More