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The Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Genocide

The Armenian Genocide: More than one million Armenians perished between 1915 and 1916 in massacres or brutal deportation programs.     It was one of the 20th century´s worst genocides, and one of its most controversial. It has been the subject of bitter legal battles, with Turkey still denying it ever happened. In an attempt …

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Great War Horses

Great War Horses

Great War Horses: the horses that provided the backbone of the Australian Light Horse regiments in World War I were popularly known as Walers. Bred for Australia’s tough Outback conditions, Walers were well-equipped for the harsh climate and terrain of the Middle East, where the ANZAC forces faced the armies of the Ottoman Empire.   …

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