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Leather A-Frame

Leather A-Frame

Leather A-FrameA-Frame used to attach extra equipment to the normal webbing of the German soldier.Picture provided by Epic Militaria ((c)2010), with thanks.How to cite this article:Rickard, J (10 August 2010), Leather A-Frame, http://www.

Deism

Deism

Deism is not a religion, but a religious philosophy. It advances the theory that God exists, that He created the universe, but does not intervene in the affairs of humankind.Deism emerged during The Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries, initially in England, later in France and other European countries, and also in America.

USS Cushing (DD-376) from above

USS Cushing (DD-376) from above

USS Cushing (DD-376) from above Here we see the Here we see the Mahan class destroyer USS Cushing (DD-376) from above, giving us a good idea of her layout, showing the superfiring pairs of guns fore and aft.

Can We See Parallels Between the Peasants’ Revolt and the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Can We See Parallels Between the Peasants’ Revolt and the Covid-19 Pandemic?

The word “unprecedented” has become commonplace in conversations about the City during the Coronavirus crisis.Even the wisest and oldest heads in the firms and businesses that make up the Square Mile are struggling to think of a time when the normally busy streets have been so completely abandoned. Their usual inhabitants are instead crouched over kitchen tables or sat in home offices balancing children in one hand and conference calls in the other.

John Allett

John Allett

Read the details about John Allett who started working in a textile factory when he was fourteen years old.

President I - History

President I - History

PresidentI(Frigate: t. 1,576; 1. 175& 39;0& 34;; b. 44& 39;4& 34;; dr. 13& 39;11& 34;; a. 32 24-pars,22 42-pdr. carronades, 1 1ong 18 pdr.)The first President (frigate) was built by Christian Bergh East River, New York; launched 10 April 1800, and sailed from New York on her first cruise, 5 August 1800, Comdr.