Plagued by the Luftwaffe and Regia Aeronautica, Operation Harpoon is launched to resupply Malta during World War II. This major convoy must fight its way through Axis air and sea defenses. And the Germans and Italians are ready.
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Daily Quiz for December 10, 2007
He formulated what became known as the Freeport Doctrine.
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Daily Quiz for December 9, 2007
This man is known as the "father of Australian exploration."
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Daily Quiz for December 8, 2007
This Spanish soldier founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1534.
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Daily Quiz for December 7, 2007
U Saw served as prime minister here from 1940-42:
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Letter From Wild West: February 2008
No Dodging the Question: Dodge City, Kan., is Tops No other town better defines […]
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Art of the West: Have You Heard About the Heard
The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, has been attracting art lovers and others for […]
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A Close Shave for the Barber of Dodge City
The killing was remarkable, less for what it said about the jealous husband and […]
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Daily Quiz for December 6, 2007
The so-called Lame-Duck Amendment to the Constitution of the United States did this.
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Daily Quiz for December 5, 2007
This was the first living person to be honored on a U.S. postal stamp: