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On September 17, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden. This daring offensive behind enemy lines was intended to bring an early end to the war in Europe. But the mission didn’t go as planned and more than 16,000 Allied soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured. What went wrong to turn this bold plan into…
On September 17, 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Market Garden. This daring offensive behind enemy lines was intended to bring an early end to the war in Europe. But the mission didn’t go as planned and more than 16,000 Allied soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured. What went wrong to turn this bold plan into…
By the end of 1914, World War I raged along hundreds of miles of trenches in Europe. But on Christmas Eve, soldiers on both sides began laying down their arms. In the days that followed, most of the fighting stopped and bitter enemies treated each other as friends to mark the holiday. How did the…
Samurai warriors are often thought of as stoic loners who wandered the land helping poor villagers fight against their oppressors. However, although a few Samurai worked alone, most of them considered it dishonorable. These highly-skilled warriors usually served a noble lord, and they fought fiercely to protect their master’s lands. Dynamic illustrations and fascinating tales…
In November 1909, thousands of factory workers walked off the job to protest the terrible working conditions in New York City factories. Joining the picket lines was dangerous, with thugs and police officers harassing picketers, but the protests stirred action. Many factory owners finally agreed to some of the workers’ demands and improved conditions. But…
On September 16, 1965, Filipino and Mexican American migrant workers joined together to strike against the grape growers in Delano, California. The farmers left the fields to demand better wages and benefits. Led by Larry Itliong, Cesar Chavez, and Dolores Huerta, the two groups created a union called the United Farm Workers of America. For…
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