Originally, German field marshall Erich von Mannstein’s name was this.
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Daily Quiz for December 3, 2011
The statement, "A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets," is attributed to this man.
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Book Review: Dakota Dawn, by Gregory F. Michno
In his latest book, Dakota Dawn, Gregory Michno tracks the bloody first week of the 1862 Minnesota Sioux Uprising.
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Movie Review: Meek’s Cutoff
Meek’s Cutoff, directed by Kelly Reichardt, offers a sometimes agonizingly realistic look at life on the Oregon Trail of the 1840s.
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Book Review: Kearny’s March / The Epic Creation of the American West, 1846–1847
Winston Groom’s new book, Kearny’s March, is the story of a year (1846-47) as related through the personal vignettes of several historic figures.
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Book Review: The Mack Marsden Murder Mystery / Vigilantism or Justice?
In his book The Mack Marsden Murder Mystery, Joe Johnston reconstructs the details of this 1883 shotgun killing in Missouri.
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Book Review: Vengeance Is Mine / The Scandalous Love Triangle That Triggered the Boyce-Sneed Feud
In his new book Vengeance Is Mine, Bill Neal delves into the passions behind the Boyce-Sneed Feud in early 20th century Amarillo.
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TV Series Review: American Experience
PBS’ American Experience adds to its lineup of Western offerings with new episodes on Billy the Kid and Custer’s Last Stand.
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Buck Taylor: Art of the West
Buck Taylor, former cast member of the TV series Gunsmoke, now creates historically themed paintings and posters for various rodeos.