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ACG WebOps (14-20 January 2007)Jim H. Moreno January 21, 2007 | 0 comments | Print | E-mail Welcome to WebOps, Armchair General’s weekly recon of links to military history news, articles, websites, and more. This week marked the birthday of Robert E. Lee, while some Texans renew a Civil War arguement amongst themselves. Napoleon’s death also returns to the headlines, along with another installment of the National Review Online ‘Sounding Taps’ article saga. You may click when ready! NewsPremier’s Anzac School Prize – news.com.au "BLOODSHED, mateship, tragedy and triumph will form the cornerstone of an initiative designed to keep young South Australians in step with our history."
Airborne & Special Operations Museum Expands Galleries – Hospitality Newsmaker Alert™ "New Exhibits Highlight Special Operations Missions from 1980 to Present"
Veteran stories solicited – Frederick News-Post Online MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — "Veterans call them “war stories,” but to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) and the Library of Congress first-hand accounts of those who served the nation during war are a “part of our history.”"
Mystery of Napoleon’s Death Said Solved – Yahoo! News "Putting to rest a 200-year-old mystery, scientists say Napoleon Bonaparte died from an advanced case of gastric cancer and not arsenic poisoning as some had speculated."
Military museum marching ahead under new County Commission – Tooele Transcript Bulletin On-line "An expansive military museum equipped with a theater and interactive exhibits may be the next major enterprise built near Deseret Peak Complex."
Veterans bring history to life for San Marcos students – North County Times SAN MARCOS —- "History students at Mission Hills High School listened intently Thursday morning as World War II veteran Robert Earle explained how a self-proclaimed "farm boy" from west Maryland came to enlist in the United States Marine Corps."
Civil War continues to divide Texans – Star-Telegram.com AUSTIN — "The Civil War ended more than 140 years ago, but on the eve of Confederate Heroes Day, new battles erupted over the meaning of the Old South, statues honoring its defenders and even a stage act at Gov. Rick Perry’s inaugural ball."
Invading Romans’ greatest obstacle uncovered in J’lem – Jerusalem Post "An immense bedrock cliff uncovered opposite Jerusalem’s Temple Mount may help explain why it took the Romans so long to capture what is now known as the Jewish Quarter almost two millenia ago, an Israeli archeologist said Sunday." Pages: 1 2 3Help Armchair General by bookmarking to
           
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