It was one of the first 'modern' wars because it saw the first use of major technologies, such as railways and telegraphs.
France remained the largest Catholic kingdom unaligned with the Habsburg powers, and would later actively wage war against Spain.
Troops were nicknamed 'Longhairs', because they sported a traditional Confucian hairstyle which was different from the Qing queue.
The arrière-ban, literally a call to arms, was proclaimed throughout France starting on 30 April, 1337.
The leader of the inspectors, Hans Blix, estimated the time remaining for disarmament being verified through inspections to be 'months'.
Cartel members have broadcast executions on YouTube and on other video sharing sites or shock sites.
The botched raid resulted in repercussions throughout southern Africa and in Europe.
The nature of submarine warfare meant that attacks often came without warning, giving the crews of the merchant ships little hope of survival.
Post-war division of the world was formalised by two international military alliances.
Besides Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq, several other Arab states were also involved in this war, providing additional weapons and financing.
Disputes have also occurred in Belfast over parade routes along the Ormeau and Crumlin Roads.
A play-off match took place in Mexico City on 26 June 1969.
France was unable or unwilling to support either side without Britain, where popular support remained with the Union though elite opinion was more varied.
(Name of war) was 'the first great war of the 20th century.'
This led to the loss of part of the force, including, it seems, the few remaining elephants.
These commodities were carried by British merchants to the coast of China, where they sold for a good profit.
Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World and William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal recognized the potential for great headlines and stories that would sell copies.
Burgoyne set off in June, and recaptured Fort Ticonderoga in early July.
At the height of the conflict, each night, children between the ages of 8 and 14, referred to as 'night commuters' or 'night dwellers' would walk up to 20 kilometres.
In return, Frederick pledged to protect Al-Kamil against all his enemies, even if they were Christian.
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