The château of Hougoumont Although the Anglo-Allied Commander-in-Chief, who had had the opportunity to inspect the place long ago, was perfectly aware of the existence of the fortified farm, its defensive possibilities and its importance As a bulwark capable of breaking French assaults, it is very l
The first failure to liberate the island of Tilos led the allied administration to the decision to come back with strong forces. The new operation was decided to take place on 27 February 1945. For the new operation strong forces were indeed assembled, with two detachments of the Holy Company, which
The p east of Athens this is how the epidemic that hit the city became known from Athens between 430 BC and 427 BC, causing great mortality among the local population. The reports recount the symptoms and agony of those who fell ill and speak of the despair of the population in the face of the chao
The recommendations were issued a few months before the war broke out, but nobody made sure that they were implemented. Real work started on the eve of the expected invasion. And the stake was the entire legacy of Polish culture. In the spring of 1939, in an atmosphere of war threat, Dr. Władysł