The Homefront: U.S. War Production Efforts During World War II
During World War II, the United States mobilized its industries for total war production, converting peacetime factories into facilities for producing planes, tanks, rifles, and more. The U.S. became the Allies' biggest armaments supplier, producing millions of war supplies and significantly boostin
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The Remarkable Story of William Henry Lynch: Gallipoli Hero
Born in Wellington in 1895, William Henry Lynch enlisted in the army in 1914, embarking on a journey from New Zealand to Gallipoli, where he tragically lost his life in the Battle of Chunuk Bair in 1915. Despite dental issues, Lynch fought with valor as part of the Wellington Mounted Rifles, represe
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Muzzleloading Rifle Safety Briefing for Beginning Shooters
This safety briefing provides crucial information for beginner shooters on handling muzzleloading rifles safely. Topics covered include NRA gun safety rules, rifle parts, shooting fundamentals, and shooting positions. The goal is to equip shooters with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude t
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Weapons and Soldiers in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Discover the weapons used by American soldiers in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the American Revolution, such as black powder, artillery, muskets, and rifles. Learn about the challenges faced on the battlefield and the roles of militiamen in state-raised armies. Explore the strategies and
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Changing Technology, Changing Tactics Lesson by Cameron C. May
Explore the evolution of warfare tactics during WWI with insights on early trenches, barbed wire, rifles, machine guns, grenades, and later trench designs. Witness the impact of technological advancements on military strategies through a series of historical images.
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