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Did you know, on this day (April 22nd) in History the following things took place: (Quite Fascinating) 😮 ✅ 1823 - Roller skates are patented by R. J. Ryers. ✅ 1864 - The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 that mandates that "In God We Trust" be placed on all coins minted as U.S. currency. ✅ 1889 - Oklahoma land rush officially starts at high noon and Oklahoma City and Guthrie are formed within hours.  ✅ 1898 - Congress passes the Volunteer Army Act calling for a Volunteer Cavalry. ✅ 1915 - 1st military use of poison gas (chlorine) by Germany during World War I. ✅ 1930 - U.S., United Kingdom, and Japan sign the London Naval Treaty which limits shipbuilding and regulates submarine warfare. ✅ 1945 - The Concentration Camp at Sachsenhausen is liberated. ✅ 1969 - The 1st human eye transplant is performed. ✅ 1970 - The 1st Earth Day is celebrated internationally to conserve natural resources. ✅ 1976 - Barbara Walters becomes the 1st female nightly network news anchor. ✅ 1977 - Optical fiber is used to carry live telephone traffic for the first time. ✅ 1981 - Tucson, Arizona has the largest U.S. bank robbery, with more than $3.3 million stolen. ✅ 1993 - The Holocaust Memorial Museum is dedicated in Washington D.C. ✅ 1998 - Disney's Animal Kingdom opens at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. ✅ 2008 - The U.S. Air Force retires the remaining F-117 Nighthawk aircraft in service. ✅ 2016 - The U.N. sign the Paris Agreement regarding Climate Change. “The past is a source of knowledge, and the future is a source of hope. Love of the past implies faith in the future.” Stephen Ambrose #forfun #historyinthemaking #facts

📕🔍 "The book engages with the #social, #cultural, #political and #economic contexts of #war, examining the #causes and #consequences of conflict beyond national and chronological boundaries. It challenges the dominant #Westerncentric, #technologically focused view of military history and instead emphasises the ranges of circumstances faced by both #Western and #nonWestern powers and the absence of any one direction of development. The chapters present integrated discussions of #land, #naval and #air conflicts, addressing continuities and the ways in which common experiences affected different spheres." ----- Introduction 1. The world of war in the eighteenth century 2. Empires rise and fall, 1800–30 3. Moulding states, 1830–80 4. Building empires, 1830–1913 5. World War One, 1914–18 6. Between two world wars 7. World War Two, 1939–45 8. Wars of decolonisation, 1945–94 9. The Cold War 10. Wars between non-Western powers, 1945–90 11. War in the 1990s 12. War in the 2000s 13. War in the 2010s 14. War in the 2020s 15. Conclusions ----- Introduction to Global Military History: 1775 to the Present Day https://lnkd.in/dcKTjK89

The Mystery of Greek Fire Throughout history, few weapons have captivated the imagination quite like Greek fire. This ancient incendiary weapon, used predominantly by the Byzantine Empire, was known for its ability to continue burning on water, making it a formidable tool in naval warfare. Its exact composition remains a mystery to this day, contributing to its legendary status. Greek fire's historical significance extends beyond its military applications. It represented the pinnacle of medieval chemical warfare, a testament to human ingenuity and the lengths civilizations will go to protect their domain. Its legacy, thus, touches on the broader theme of human innovation and the ephemeral nature of technological mastery. It prompts us to reflect on other lost inventions that could reshape our current perspectives on science, technology, and history. How does the loss of such ancient knowledge impact our understanding of past civilizations? Can rediscovering the secrets of Greek fire offer new insights into today’s technological challenges? Join the conversation as we explore the significance of lost technologies and their potential to inform future innovations. #nationaldefense #innovation #ashreillc #harvard #intelligenceanalysis #greekfire #ancientknowledge #thinktank

This promises to be a very interesting webinar! Link to register in post below. #newyorkhistory #dutchhistory

At the midpoint of 2024, it's a good time to ask: Are you where you want to be? Naval Ravikant once remarked, "𝘈 𝘧𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥, 𝘢 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵—𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥." As we stand at the half-time of 2024, I invite you to consider these questions: 1. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐲? Reflect on the intangible gains like deepened relationships, knowledge or peace. 2. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭? Consider how these can be strengthened, or new ones cultivated. 3. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? Identify the anchors in your life that maintain your calm and how you can enhance or protect them. 4. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 '𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞' 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮? Think about how you can foster environments of support, whether at home, work, or within your community. 5. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭? Time is finite. Reflect on your allocation and whether it aligns with what truly matters most to you. As we progress through 2024, I hope these questions illuminate your best path to tomorrow. Let’s make the rest of the year a testament to growth and resilience 🔥🔥 #WomenInLaw #MidYearReflection #GettingTheCakeAndEatingIt

The American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) was a long and bitter conflict fought between Great Britain and its rebellious thirteen colonies, which were struggling for independence as a new nation, the United States of America. The Americans ultimately prevailed, but only after eight years of warfare, approximately 250 battles and skirmishes, and 25,000-70,000 wartime dead. This collection examines 20 of the most significant battles of the American Revolution. From the 'shot heard round the world' on Lexington Green to the bloodbath on Breed's (Bunker) Hill; from the Continental Army's 'darkest hour' after Long Island to Washington's resilient successes at Trenton and Princeton; from the turning point at Saratoga to Nathanael Greene's 'war of posts' in the South and, finally, to the ultimate American victory at Yorktown. These battles should not only be of interest to students of military history but also to those who wish to understand the origins of the United States. How did an army of untrained, undisciplined provincials defeat one of the greatest militaries in the world? What were the strategies used by Washington, Greene, and other revolutionary and British generals? What part did the French alliance play in the conflict, or Britain's German auxiliary troops? These questions, and more, can be answered in the articles below, which will hopefully give the reader a better picture of the long and painful birth of the United States. #Warfare #AmericanRevolution #MilitaryHistory #History #WHE

If you are a lover of naval history, you just might realize that the glory days of Naval history ended with the conclusion of World War II. Newer technologies and the advancement of science (i.e. The Atomic Bomb and Intercontinental Missiles) has lead to the almost extinction of strategic Naval Warfare. Smaller faster ships and longer range destructive weaponry has made the Navy of the Second World War a thing of the past. The lack of strategic Naval thinking has also made the Navy void of the great Admirals that were created with the World War. Evan Thomas, quickly becoming one of this generations great writers and biographers, goes into greatest detail about the great Naval commanders of both the United States and Japan and how they shaped the final outcomes of this great conflict. The Naval war in the Pacific from 1941 to 1945 (with pardons to the great British Naval Battles and history) may have been the greatest moments in the Naval history of the world ever. The great behemoths of Naval power, like the dinosaurs, were never so large and powerful, and slowly since then it has been dying off. There are very many great books about World War II Naval history, and I have read a few of them, but Thomas's book by far is very possibly the best of them. If you are new to this field of history, this is the place to start (along with Morison & Borneman). If you are not new to this subject and have not had the pleasure of reading this masterpiece, you must quickly add this to your collection. It will also hook you onto Thomas and his other great books.

This promises to be a very interesting webinar! Link to register in attached post. #dutchamericanhistory #slavery #knowyourhistory