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We’ve all heard of a democracy, a republic, and probably a monarch-type government. In the past, there have been monarchs ruling society, tyrants, enlightened despots, and so many other types of leaders. In the end, it’s safe to say that the world has seen several different types of governments over the centuries.
Even in today’s world, [...]
Posted by Ash Grant on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:01 am
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There have been a number of military achievements throughout world history that have revolutionized warfare. Listed here, I have attempted to formulate the top ten military achievements that have most significantly impacted warfare throughout world history.
Although there have been numerous military technological and ideological advancements that have revolutionized warfare from military formations and gunpowder to [...]
Posted by TopTenz Master on Monday, August 17, 2009 at 12:01 am
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In determining the worse Generals of the American Civil War, this list will take us from battlefield blunders to portraits on urinals. No doubt, I will likely have a great deal of criticism regarding my choices, as this is certainly a passionate and controversial subject for most individuals who love American Civil War history.
10. Hugh [...]
Posted by TopTenz Master on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm
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In our modernized, mechanized age of warfare, where decisions are made by civilians, officers far from any line of combat, congressional committees, and unknown military strategists in committee, an army is a faceless thing. For the last six decades, the idea of massed armies doing battle has been considered a curiosity of the past, and [...]
Posted by TopTenz Master on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 12:02 am
Filed under All, History, People · Tagged America, Armies, battle, Benedict Arnold, Charles II, conquerors, Controversial, Erwin Rommel, field commanders, frederick the great, Generals, genghis khan, George Washington, Hannibal Barca, Independence, Joan of Arc, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, military strategists, Pancho Villa, Saladin, top 10 list, War, Washington