Why Did the Romans Invade Britain Britain had lots of things the Romans wanted Lead Wood Tin Wool Pearls Slaves Gold Silver Corn Corn As the Roman Empire grew bigger there were more and more people to feed More and more Romans started living in towns leaving fewer people in the country to grow crops Valuable Metals: Silver The Romans made their money out of silver – more coins were needed as the Empire grew. Britain already had silver mines that the Romans knew about
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Many historians say that Hitler invaded Soviet Russia because he wanted to avoid a two front war‚ and they didn’t feel confident that he could win. What also prompted him to invade was he had promised the German people that he would get their land back that was taken. Hitler wanted to create one country that had all the German people living under one government and practicing a central religion. I think another reason for invasion was he didn’t want to split his army‚ and decided to send them up
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Bataan Christian School Panilao‚ Pilar‚ Bataan A FILM REVIEW ON ALEXANDER Presented by: Jedd John A. Castillo III-Lavoisier Presented to: Mrs. Vanessa H. Acuzar Social Studies III Date Presented October 4‚ 2008 Setting .. • Library of Alexandria– Shepperton Studios‚ London‚ England • Pella/Babylon/Indian palaces and myths cave– Pinewood Studios‚ London‚ England • Alexandria (effect back plate)– Malta • Temple of Pallas Athena‚ Mieza and
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The Soviet Union had a communist government. The Soviets wanted to spread communism to Afghanistan. They believed they were leaders. They decided in December 1979 to invade Afghanistan to spread the communist-style government to them. The Soviets wanted to take over Afghanistan also because of there rich oil supply. The Soviets did not really have any support from any country. The United States helped Afghanistan because they wanted oil and they wanted to defeat communism and the Soviets.
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Alexander the Great Alexander accomplished greater deeds than‚ not only any of the kings who had lived before him but also most of those who came after him. Alexander the Great was born at Pella Macedonia in 356 B.C.E. He spent his childhood years watching his father transform Macedonia into a great military power. His Father was King Phillip of Macedonia and his mother was Olympias princess of neighboring Epirus. She was a deeply spiritual woman who taught her son about his ancestors. From his
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Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon‚ commonly known as Alexander the Great‚ was a king of Macedon‚ a state in northern ancient Greece. Born in Pella in 356 BC‚ Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. Known for his brutal and legendary military tactics‚ Alexander was probably one of the best if not the best military commanders of all time. He was definitely one of the most successful‚ however‚ conquering much of the world at the time and sometimes making entire cities surrender
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Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military leaders in history. He vastly expanded the Greek culture through the many cities he acquired. Though he died at a young age he had many accomplishments that greatly inspired his legacy. Alexander the Great was born in 356. B.C‚ in Pella‚ which was once Macedonia’s capital. He was the son of Phillip II‚ whom at the time was King of Macedonia. King Phillip the second was assassinated in 336 B.C‚ when Alexander was forced to take over the crown
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• The United States invades Europe o As the allied attacks upon Italy were occurring and weakening the Axis powers‚ generals began to prep for the most important battle of them all‚ the invasion of Europe. o This would become known as D-Day‚ in which the successful General Eisenhower was placed in charge of planning for. This would start by Allied troops invading the city of Normandy in France‚ but tricked the Germans into thinking they would attack the port of Calais‚ to catch them off-guard
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Alexander the Great The World Generals Series “Palgrave’s World Generals Series will feature great leaders whose reputations have transcended their own nations‚ whose bold characters led to new forms of combat‚ whose determination and courage gave shape to new dynasties and civilizations—men whose creativity and courage inspired multitudes. Beginning with illustrious World War II German Field Marshall Irwin Rommel‚ known as the Desert Fox‚ the series will shed new light on famous warrior-leaders
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Germany Invades Poland The surprise attack took place on September 1‚ 1939. The German invasion of Poland was the newest strategy called the lightning war. Germany used fast-moving airplanes and tanks. The invasion ended on April 9‚ 1940. Fall of France/ Dunkirk In France of May 1940‚ Hitler sent many soldiers to France. The Germans killed and wounded many soldiers. France tried to go to Dunkirk but they were trapped by the Germans in sea. But then Great Britain came and sent 850 ships to rescue
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