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In 1913, the German-owned Hamburg America Line launched a series of three steamships, each one larger than its predecessor. The first, the Imperator, was larger than the Titanic, which sank in the North Atlantic the year before. The Vaterland ("Fatherland" in German) was the second. It measured 290 meters (950... |
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In war, a "casualty" is a soldier who suffers any condition that puts him or her out of action, which includes being killed as well as wounded, whether in battle or by accident. During the four days in which the 35th Division advanced the line, it suffered 8,023 casualties. September... |
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The confusion that began in the fog the morning before, continued through the morning of September 27. Around 3:00 a.m., the 137th Regiment, now behind the 139th, received orders to support the 139th in its morning attack, which was to begin at 8:30 after a three-hour artillery barrage. The 137th... |
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Saturday that Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, whom he had previously fired in a dispute over judicial reforms, would remain in office. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram In a Hebrew press conference that began shortly after 8:25 p.m. local time, Netanyahu further pledged to bring justice to [...] |
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