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  • 41Thraxas — is a series of fantasy novels written by Martin Millar under the pseudonym of Martin Scott. They take place in a mythical, Middle earth type World, that includes Humans, Orcs, Elves, and a variety of magical creatures.Thraxas is a middle aged… …

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  • 42Naga Regiment — The Regimental Insignia of the Naga Regiment Active 1970–present Country India Branc …

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  • 43James Young Deer — (date unknown April 1946), born J. Younger Johnston and also known as Jim Young Deer, was an early Native American film actor, director, writer, and producer. With his wife and partner, Lillian St. Cyr, they were an influential force in the… …

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  • 44Charles George Gass — Born 18 April 1898(1898 04 18) Chelsea, London, England Died March 1977 Fulham, London, England Allegiance …

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  • 45Adolf Ritter von Tutschek — Adolf, Ritter von Tutschek (16 May 1891 15 March 1918) Pour le Merite, Max Joseph Military Order, was a professional soldier turned aviator who became a leading fighter ace with 27 victories. As German air strategy turned towards concentrated air …

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  • 46Thomas J. Jackson — Thomas Jonathan Jackson, genannt „Stonewall“, (* 21. Januar 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia (heute West Virginia); † 10. Mai 1863 in Guinea Station, Spotsylvania County, Virginia) war Major der United States Army, Lehrer am Virginia Military… …

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  • 47Thomas Jonathan Jackson — Thomas Jonathan Jackson, genannt „Stonewall“, (* 21. Januar 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia (heute West Virginia); † 10. Mai 1863 in Guinea Station, Spotsylvania County, Virginia) war Major des US Heeres, Lehrer am Virginia Military Institute (VMI)… …

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  • 48Thomas Stonewall Jackson — Thomas Jonathan Jackson, genannt „Stonewall“, (* 21. Januar 1824 in Clarksburg, Virginia (heute West Virginia); † 10. Mai 1863 in Guinea Station, Spotsylvania County, Virginia) war Major der United States Army, Lehrer am Virginia Military… …

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  • 49Granicus, Battle of the — (334 BC) First victory won by Alexander the Great in his invasion of the Persian empire. Against heavy odds at the Granicus River, Alexander s army defeated the Persians under Darius III, who fled. Alexander himself charged the Persian generals,… …

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  • 50Gogunda, Battle of — ▪ Indian history also called  Battle of Haldighat        (June 1576), battle fought in Rajasthan (Rājasthān), northwestern India, between Pratap Singh (Singh, Rana Pratāp) of Mewar, the senior Rajput chief, and a Mughal army led by Raja Man Singh …

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