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War of 1812: Battles
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The flooding that followed the Aug. 29 storm was high in Chalmette, just south of New Orleans, where Jackson won a lopsided battle over battle-hardened British troops at the end of the War of 1812. To read more, click here.
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Japanese ambassador to the Philippines apologized for the destruction of Manila toward the closing stages of WWII. In ceremony which marked the 61st anniversary of the Battle for Manila that left over 100,000 Filipinos dead and destroyed the city once known as the Pearl of the Orient. But matter the Japanese government would not apologize for is that of the so-called comfort women. These young women were rounded off and turned into prostitutes in brothels where the imperial troops went for “rest and recreation.” The Battle for Manila began on Feb. 3, 1945 and lasted 28 days. It is said to have made the city the second most devastated city during the last war after Warsaw.
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Perry stowed his "spaniel dog" in the china cabinet in the wardroom of LAWRENCE during the battle. The cabinet at some point was struck by a cannon ball that broke the crockery. The dog was unhurt, but howled throughout the battle, barking at the enemy.
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Now in its 35th year of publication, this is the traditional WBC opening night block wargame tournament. Easy to learn, fast play, but with many strategic and tactical decisions. Decisive battles, control of the lakes, and timely use of reinforcements are all critical in this tense, well-balanced game.
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