History

Kalidas Vedic India Kalidas Vedic India- Website maintained by N. S. Rajaram, author of several works criticising the Aryan invasion theory, and presenter of a possible decipherment of the Indus Vall… Wikipedia: Aryan Invasion Theory Wikipedia: Aryan Invasion Theory- An overview of the theory, plus information on criticism of it and evidence for and against. The Myth of Aryan Invasion of India The Myth of Aryan Invasion of India- David Frawley makes the case stated in the title in a detailed book length exposition. Update on the Aryan Invasion Debate Update on the Aryan Invasion Debate- Outlines the case against the theory of the 'Aryan Invasion', and discusses the contemporary political implications of the theory. Online vers… Selous Scouts Selous Scouts- The story of the Rhodesian counter-insurgency force. Rhodesia and South Africa: Military History Rhodesia and South Africa: Military History- Documents, features and links. The Battle of Winwaed, 655AD The Battle of Winwaed, 655AD- An attempt to collate available information about the Battle of Winwaed (655AD), and derive its probable location. Winwaed marked the defeat of the l… National Archives: Crimea to Korea National Archives: Crimea to Korea- Web exhibition that describes how and why Britain was at war in the battles of Trafalgar (1805), Crimea (1854), Egypt (1882), D-Day (1944) and … Officers Died Officers Died- Details of British officers killed in various wars between 1750 and 1999. WebRing: British Military History WebRing: British Military History- A collection of sites focusing on the 20th century including some with technical and chronological information. John's Military History Tour of Britain John's Military History Tour of Britain- Includes panoramic photos and explanations of a number of military and naval sites, including battlefields, arsenals, dockyards, castles, … Roll of Honour Roll of Honour- Detailed information about war memorials and regiments within Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Fenlands and Huntingdonshire. Includes photographs, regimental details … The Black Watch Archive The Black Watch Archive- Dedicated to the history of Scotland's famous Black Watch regiment. Includes casualty rolls, descriptions of battles, badges and uniforms. Victoria Cross Awards Prior to WWI Victoria Cross Awards Prior to WWI- The pre-WW I recipients of the highest decoration for valor and conspicuous gallantry given by the United Kingdom. British Battles British Battles- Profiles the major battles fought on British soil, with accounts of the conflict, who was involved, and why the battle occurred. Patrick O'Rourke Patrick O'Rourke- The brief memoirs of Patrick O'Rourke(1917-1996), one of the soldiers in the Royal Scots Grey. Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer- site contains in-depth biography, images, news, discussion forum, FAQ. Soldiers of the Queen Soldiers of the Queen- An online museum of authentic Victorian-era British military photographs. The Guardian - Syria's Civil War: Five Years of Guardian Reporting The Guardian - Syria's Civil War: Five Years of Guardian Reporting- Five years after the start of the Syrian conflict, a collection of the Guardian’s most powerful reporting from … Why did the Spanish Armada fail? Why did the Spanish Armada fail?- Questions and answers which explain the outcome of Spain's attempted invasion of England in 1588. A Light Aircraft Pilot's Guide to the Battle Fields of Natal A Light Aircraft Pilot's Guide to the Battle Fields of Natal- A 633km tour route, starting from Rand Airport (FAGM) Germiston, that covers battlefields of the Zulu and Boer wars. … The World War II Years The World War II Years- An article reviewing the area from 1939 when claiming independence and during the period of resistance. Hungarian Ethnic Cleansing (Magyarization) Hungarian Ethnic Cleansing (Magyarization)- Article on the relations between the present Hungarian minority and the Slovak majority The Soviet Military Awards Page The Soviet Military Awards Page- Information about the military and labor awards, titles, and other distinctions of the former Soviet Union. Histories, images, and sales informati… Japanese War Prints Japanese War Prints- Article about Japanese woodblock prints illustrating the Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1885 and the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905 with a short overview on the w… Hostage Rescue Attempt Hostage Rescue Attempt- Much information on the mission to rescue 52 American Hostages held in Iran in 1980. Iran warns US against attack Iran warns US against attack- Detailing a warning from Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that the United States would regret taking any military action upon his countr… Iran and the 'axis of evil' Iran and the 'axis of evil'- Evaluating the reasoning behind Iran's inclusion on President George Bush's 'axis of evil', and expressing concern that the action could set back inte… Iran Puts Off FM's Trip To Russia In Spat Over Meetings Iran Puts Off FM's Trip To Russia In Spat Over Meetings- Describing conflicts arising between Iraq and Russia, in relation to joint technology programs with possible military appl… Armistice Agreement with Hungary; January 20, 1945 Armistice Agreement with Hungary; January 20, 1945- by Yale University Law School Avalon Project. The Children of Izieu The Children of Izieu- The children of an orphanage known as La Maison d'Izieu were kidnapped by the Nazis and gassed in the extermination camp of Auschwitz. The Undetected Enemy: French and American Miscalculations at Dien Bien Phu, 1953 The Undetected Enemy: French and American Miscalculations at Dien Bien Phu, 1953- Based on book by John R. Nordell, Jr., with overview and reviews. Library of Congress Library of Congress- France in Algeria 1830-1962. Czechoslovakia - National Security Czechoslovakia - National Security- A summary of the Czechoslovak military, through 1987. Be sure to review the Table of Contents to get access to the full report (from the Battle… Through a Canadian Periscope Through a Canadian Periscope- History of the Canadian Submarine Service. POW - Behind Canadian Barbed Wire POW - Behind Canadian Barbed Wire- Critical site for a documentary of POW camps located in Canada during the World Wars. Canadian Wartime Experience Canadian Wartime Experience- Free access to several thousand digitised primary source materials such as documents, newspaper articles, letters, photographs relating to the Canadia… Canada and The War of 1812 Canada and The War of 1812- Article on the war of 1812 as well as photos of stamps issued to honor Isaac Brock, Laura Secord, Charles de Salaberry and Tecumseh. Radio Communications and Signals Intelligence in the RCN Radio Communications and Signals Intelligence in the RCN- Resource for radio equipment used aboard the HMCS Haida, a Royal Canadian naval vessel. Contains history of naval radio c… Maple Leaf Legacy Project Maple Leaf Legacy Project- A Millennium Project to photograph or obtain a photograph of every Canadian War Grave of the 20th Century. From Colony to Country : A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History From Colony to Country : A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History- Bibliographical pathfinder for the general reader with an interest in Canada's military heritage. From the … The Canadian Military Heritage Project The Canadian Military Heritage Project- "Dedicated to presenting Canadian military history ~ the wars, uprisings and conflicts in which Canadians participated". The Commonwealth War Graves Commission The Commonwealth War Graves Commission- The Commonwealth War Graves Commission - the cemeteries, work memorials, horticulture, architecture and records of CWGC and the commemorati… Canadian Military History Gateway Canadian Military History Gateway- Portal to websites and digitized resources about Canada’s military history in order to provide access to the military history resources of Canad… Library of Congress Library of Congress- France in Algeria 1830-1962. The Siege of Herat The Siege of Herat- Thesis by John Carl Nelson discussing the political situation in the early 19th century and Mohammed Shah Kajars siege of Herat 1837-1838. Includes old maps an… Modern History Sourcebook: Carl Schurz: A Look Back at 1848, 1907 Modern History Sourcebook: Carl Schurz: A Look Back at 1848, 1907- A 1908 recounting of Schurz' experience of the revolution in Bonn. Internet Modern History Sourcebook: 1848 Internet Modern History Sourcebook: 1848- Includes a timeline, historical documents and contemporary articles and accounts from Europe's revolutionary year. Revolutions of 1848 in the German states Revolutions of 1848 in the German states- Extensive encyclopedia article. The Open Door Web Site : History : The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848 The Open Door Web Site : History : The Revolutions of 1830 and 1848- Short article on the 1830 July Days and 1848 revolution in France.