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Pacific War 6 – Battle of Hong Kong

Pacific War 6 – Battle of Hong Kong

Preparations for the attack on Hong Kong started on Saturday 6th December 1941., when a large number of Japanese civilians left the colony following instructions from Tokyo. Japanese were already on the move against the Pearl Harbor and the Philippines – latter of which they regarded as a "pistol aimed at Japan's heart". On 27th … Continue reading Pacific War 6 – Battle of Hong Kong

Battle of Mursa Major in 351 AD

Battle of Mursa Major in 351 AD

After the conquest of Illyria during 2nd and 1st century BC, Tiberius organized the province of Illyricum in last decade BC (from around 11 BC). Rebellion however flared up as a result of forced recruitment during the Marcommanic Wars, starting in 6 AD and lasting until 9 AD when rebels surrendered. Illyricum was consequently divided … Continue reading Battle of Mursa Major in 351 AD