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31breach — n. & v. n. 1 (often foll. by of) the breaking of or failure to observe a law, contract, etc. 2 a a breaking of relations; an estrangement. b a quarrel. 3 a a broken state. b a gap, esp. one made by artillery in fortifications. v.tr. 1 break… …
32Iraqi insurgency — The Iraqi insurgency is composed of diverse mix of militias, foreign fighters, all Iraqi units or mixtures using violent measures against the US led Coalition in Iraq and the post 2003 Iraqi government, or by propaganda or money supportive… …
33Son Tay Campaign — The Son Tay Campaign (December 1883) was a campaign fought by the French to capture the strategically important city of Son Tay in Tonkin (northern Vietnam) from Liu Yongfu s Black Flag Army and allied contingents of Vietnamese and Chinese troops …
34Metallic dragon (Dungeons & Dragons) — The following is a list of the metallic dragons, fictional creatures from the role playing game Dungeons Dragons. In this setting metallic dragons are of good alignment[1] . Bahamut is the deity of good dragons. Metallic dragons have played a… …
35Camp David Accords — The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on September 17, 1978, following twelve days of secret negotiations at Camp David. [… …
36Menzies Government (1939–1941) — The Right Honourable Sir Robert Menzies KT, AK, CH, FAA, FRS, QC 12th Prime Mi …
37performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …
38Curtiss P-40 Warhawk — P 40 redirects here. For other uses, see P 40 (disambiguation). P 40 Warhawk Tomahawk / Kittyhawk A Hawk 87A 3 (Kittyhawk …
39Australia — /aw strayl yeuh/, n. 1. a continent SE of Asia, between the Indian and the Pacific oceans. 18,438,824; 2,948,366 sq. mi. (7,636,270 sq. km). 2. Commonwealth of, a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, consisting of the federated states and… …
40Curtiss P-40 — Infobox Aircraft name= P 40 Warhawk Tomahawk / Kittyhawk type=Fighter aircraft manufacturer=Curtiss Wright Corporation caption=Curtiss P 40E at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.jpg caption=Hawk 87A 3/Kittyhawk IA, s/n AK987 , in …
