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Parmenion – Ancient Macedonian General

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Parmenion lived from 400 to 330 BC. He was a Macedonian commander, comrade-in-arms of Philip II and his son, Alexander the Great. He probably...
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Medieval History

Alfred the Great of England

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Alfred the Great was king of Wessex from 871 to 899. Thanks to his education, Alfred learned ancient languages and works of the great...
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Modern History

Anschluss – Annexation of Austria into Germany

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Anschluss was the annexation of Austria into Germany, on March 12-13, 1938. The independence of Austria was restored in April 1945, after its occupation...
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Antigonus II Gonatas, King of the Antigonid Dynasty of the Macedonian Kingdom

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Antigonus II Gonatas was born in 319 BC and died in 239 BC. He was the king of Macedonia from the Antigonides dynasty, and...
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Antigonus I Monophthalmus, an Ancient Macedonian Commander and King

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Antigonus I Monophthalmus, or One-eyed, was born in 382 BC, and died in 301 BC. He was the commander of Alexander the Great and...
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Modern History

Attack on Pearl Harbor 1941 WWII

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The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack by the Japanese navy on American naval and air bases located in Pearl Harbor, on...
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Battle of Breitenfeld, 1631 – The Thirty Years War

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The Battle of Breitenfeld is one of the major battles of the Thirty Years' War, during which the Swedes inflicted a crushing defeat on...
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Modern History

The Battle of Britain

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The Battle of Britain was an aviation struggle in World War II, lasting from July 10 to October 30, 1940. The term "Battle of...
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Ancient History

Battle of Mycale 479 BC – Persian Wars

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The battle of Mycale is one battle of the Greco-Persian Wars, which occurred in 479 BC, near the Cape of Mycale. In the battle...
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Modern History

Battle of Nordlingen (1634) – The Destruction of the Swedish army

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The Battle of Nördlingen was fought on September 6, 1634. It was one of the key battles of the Thirty Years' War. The battle...
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Ancient History

Battle of Pydna, 168 BC – Third Macedonian War

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The Battle of Pydna occurred during the Third Macedonian War. It was fought on 22 June, 168 BC. This battle was decisive, and led...
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Ancient History

Battle of Thebes 335 BC Between Alexander the Great and the City State of Thebes

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The battle and destruction of Thebes in 335 BC by Alexander the Great, destroyed the strongest city-state in Greece at that time and allowed...
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