james burton

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A plaque commemorating the victory at Harlem Heights 185 years after its original occurrence.

Society

The Battle of Harlem Heights: The American Revolutionary War

William Washington, the second cousin of George Washington, was one of the officers who helped win this battle in the Carolinas for the Continental Army.

Society

The Battle of Cowpens: The American Revolutionary War

George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware River was the first of a series of surprise attacks which brought the Continental Army to victory at Trenton.

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The Battle of Trenton: The American Revolutionary War

The mere fact that the Continental Army fought on equal terms with the British despite having half their troops caused this battle to be a boost in moral regardless of its outcome.

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The Battle of White Plains: The American Revolutionary War

Wildebeests are perhaps best known for their stampeding tactic, which they can employ against predators which would otherwise overpower them.

Environment

Wildebeest Facts: Animals of Africa

Henry Knox returning to the camp of the Continental Army with the weapons and artillery he secured from the successful capture of Fort Ticonderoga.

Society

The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga: The American Revolutionary War

The tactical brilliance of General George Washington, now nicknamed "The Fox" by the British, allowed him to secure this next victory for the Continental American Army.

Society

The Battle of Princeton: The American Revolutionary War

These antarctic birds are often reviled for the wattles on their face and the eccentric behavior they maintain in order to survive as scavengers.

Environment

Snowy Sheathbill Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Though there have only been sightings of already dead Colossal (Antarctic) Squids, gigantic squids such as "The Kraken" have long been seafarers' worst nightmares.

Environment

Colossal Squid Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Weddell Seals are highly social animals. They prefer to travel in packs and, when not migrating in search of food, they mostly sleep.

Environment

Weddell Seal Facts: Animals of Antarctica

The "Cathedral" section of the Waitomo caves involves a series of stalactites shaped like the inside of a church, through which one can see the illuminated caves of the glowworms in the distance.

Travel

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand - Unique Places around the World

Alexander the Great depicted at the Battle of Issus against Darius III of Persia in 333 BC, as part of a larger Roman floor mosaic dating from around 100 BC.

Society

Alexander the Great - World Leaders in History

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