Best of the Web - What's New in Society For 4/26/2008

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > Balkan_Wars,_1912-1913

Balkan Wars - Article by David Johnson focuses on the Bulgarian army and its participation in the Balkan Wars.
First Balkan War 1912-1913 - Offers a brief history of the First Balkan War and statistics about combat forces.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > Grenada_Invasion

Naval Historical Center: Grenada, Operation Urgent Fury, 23 October - 21 November 1983 - Article adapted from "Ten Days of Urgent Fury" by William Berry. Includes history of the Operation Urgent Fury and related links.
The History Guy: The Invasion of Grenada - 1983 - Summary of the U.S. invasion of Grenada in 1983. Includes information about the causes, consequences, and related links.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > Iran-Iraq_War

Iran Chamber Society: Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 - History of the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 from the official Iranian point of view.
First Gulf War: Iran vs. Iraq: 1980-1988 - Includes a brief history of the conflict, map and information about which side each country took during the Iran-Iraq War.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > Persian_Gulf_War

Desert-Storm.com - Details and informative resource about the Gulf War. Includes chronology, casualties, image gallery, and veteran's services.
InDepthInfo: Gulf War - Offers animated maps, photos, links and brief history of the Gulf War.
The Gulf War - Resource page with quality links related to the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 – to February 28, 1991.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > Soviet-Afghan_War

Afghanistan: The Soviet Invasion and the Afghan Response, 1979-1982 - Detailed information about the Soviet-Afghan War. Full text of the book by M. Hassan Kakar.
Soviet Aircraft Losses in the 1979-1989 Afghan War - Includes Russian losses organized by year, with images, maps and explanatory texts.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_I > By_Country > Australia

The Diggers' War: Australia in the Great War 1914-1918 - Dedicated to preserving the memory of the Australians who fought and died in the WW I in Turkey, France, and Belgium. Includes images, quotes and poetry by soldiers, related links and information about the battlefields.
ANZAC Research Site - Dedicated to the memory of the Diggers. Includes photos from different collections, information on battles, key dates, and other resources related to the Great War.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Arnhem

BBC History: The Battle of Arnhem - Detailed information and animated map about the Battle of Arnhem from September 17, 1944 to September 25, 1944.
The Parachute Regiment: The Battle for Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) - Official information about the participation of the Parachute Regiment in the Battle of Arnhem, Netherlands.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Berlin

BBC History: The Battle for Berlin in World War Two - Details on the Battle of Berlin between April 16 – May 2, 1945, and related sources.
Eye Witness To History.Com: The Battle of Berlin, 1945 - Eyewitness account of the beginning of the end of the Third Reich.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Cape_Matapan

RoyalNavyMod.Uk: Battle of Cape Matapan 1941 - Offers brief history of the battle during March 27 – March 29, 1941.
HistoryNet: Battle of Cape Matapan: World War II Italian Naval Massacre - Detailed article about the Allied victory.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Crete

Battle of Crete - Details about the German invasion of Crete, May 1941.
ExploreCrete.Com: The Battle of Crete - World War 2 - Article about the Battle of Crete from 20 May to 1 June 1941.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Dunkirk

BBC History: World War Two: Spinning Dunkirk - Article about the 'Miracle' at Dunkirk by Professor Duncan Anderson.
Dunkirk - Brief history about the evacuation from 26 May 1940 to 4 June 1940, and related links.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Gazala

The History of the British 7th Armoured Division"The Desert Rats: Battle of Gazala and the Cauldro - History of the Battle of Gazala from May 26 to June 21, 1942, near Tobruk, Libya.
History Learning Site: Battle of Gazala - Detailed article and images related to the Battle of Gazala, Libya.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Greece

Battle of Greece - Detailed information about the Battle of Greece from April 6 to April 30, 1941, with images and maps.
The Invasion and Battle for Greece (Operation Marita) - Detailed article about the Battle of Greece.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Sevastopol

World War II Database: Battle of Sevastopol - Detailed article and related information about the Battle of Sevastopol in Ukraine, during 30 Oct 1941 - 4 Jul 1942.
Crimea [WWII]: A Trip to the Battlefield - Personal account of Sevastopol with images.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_the_Kasserine_Pass

The Hammer of Hell: The Battle of Kasserine Pass: Four Days to Victory - History of the The Battle of Kasserine Pass from February 19 to February 25, 1943.
World War II Multimedia Database: Kasserine Pass & The Mareth Line February - May 1943 - Information and related resources about the Battle of Casserine Pass.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Battle_of_Villers-Bocage

Epsom Day - Friday April 9th - Information and related links about the Battle of Villers-Bocage on June 13, 1944.
PanzerAce: Villers Bocage, 13 June 1944 - Details, images and photos about the battle. Emphasis on Michael Wittmann's participation.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > First_Battle_of_El_Alamein

World War 2: First Battle of El Alamein - Brief history of the First Battle of El Alamein from July 1st to 27th 1942.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > Battles_and_Campaigns > Second_Battle_of_El_Alamein

BBC: The Battle of El Alamein - Includes animation of the Second Battle of El Alamein - from October 23rd to November 5th, 1942, and brief history.
Australia's War 1939-1945: El Alamein October-November 1942 - Article about the participation of the Australian troops in the Second Battle of El Alamein. Information from the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Top > Society > History > By_Time_Period > 20th_Century > World_War_II > War_Crimes > Nuremberg,_International_Military_Tribunal

The Avalon Project: The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials - Offers documents regarding the Nuremberg War Crimes trial.
Court TV: A Look Back at Nuremberg - Information about the trial and participants.

Top > Society > Issues > Animal_Welfare

Animal People Online - Independent newspaper offering original investigative animal protection coverage worldwide.

Top > Society > Issues > Environmental > Conservation_and_Endangered_Species

From Greenhouse to Green - Presents a "consumer's eye view" of conservation, sustainable development, and environmental issues.

Top > Society > Issues > Environmental > Environmental_Activism

Earth Liberation Prisoners Support Network - Aims to provide information about individuals or groups who have been detained in their efforts to advocate environmental and social issues.
Rainforest Action Network - Organization promoting "market activism" for the environment. Aims to protect endangered forests, prevent destructive investments, and reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
The Ruckus Society - Offering tools, training, and support to environmental, human rights, and social justice activists and organizers.
Time's Up - Direct action environmental group based in New York City. Utilizes educational programs and social events to promote sustainability and environmental protection.

Top > Society > Issues > Environmental > Global_Change

CO2 Science - Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change. Aims to present factual reports and commentary on new developments in the climatic and biological consequences of CO2 in the atmosphere.
The Heat Is Online - Collection of news, updates, and other information covering climate-related developments.
MY-KYOTO - Site dedicated to helping UK consumers contribute to the global warming and climate change solution.
Theirfuture - Support network, information resource, and campaigning organization created for parents who seek to address global warming threats in their children's future.
Low Fly Zone - Calls for travelers to avoid air travel for twelve months as an individual contribution to the global warming solution.

Top > Society > Issues > Environmental > Global_Change > Activism

Camp for Climate Action - Initiative focusing on addressing climate change problems through various activities, discussions, and information sharing.
Climate Action - Aims to reduce carbon content in the atmosphere and promote sustainable development through business and industry cooperation.
Indymedia Climate - Independent grassroots media center dedicated to climate issues and action.
The Community Solution - Nonprofit organization promotes sustainable living and community action to help address peak oil and climate change problems.
ExxonSecrets - Greenpeace USA project claims to expose Exxon Mobil's efforts to deny the urgency of global warming.
It’s Getting Hot in Here - Community media project featuring student and youth leaders involved in the movement to stop global warming and promote sustainable development.
Kyoto Protocol - Campaigns for the global espousal of the Kyoto Protocol. Site presents the protocol's full text and provides related news and updates.
Lick Global Warming - Group of environmental advocates working to address the growing problem of man-made global warming.
Save Our World - Registered UK charity dedicated to providing public education on the potential dangers of climate or global change.
SinksWatch - Project aimed at tracking and examining carbon sink projects.
Student Climate Project - Initiative centered on mobilizing students and the youth to take part in the campaign to stop global warming.

Top > Society > Issues > Environmental > Publications

Alternatives - Canadian environmental journalism magazine. Features a variety of articles, ideas, and solutions.
Nature's Wisdom Magazine - Publication dedicated to environmental awareness and holistic health. Features alternatives in health care and living.
Sierra Magazine - Environment-advocating magazine published by the United States' oldest grassroots environmental organization.

Top > Society > Issues > War_and_Conflict > Photography > Falklands_War

The Falkland Islands Conflict 1982 - Offers general information on the Falklands War of 1982 and photo galleries about different topics.
Honour Regained - Britain's Small Wars - Offers photos with explanatory texts about different events.

Top > Society > Philanthropy > Organizations > Child_Welfare

Brett Favre Fourward Foundation - Conducts fund raises and donates money to organizations in Mississippi and Wisconsin. Serves disabled and disadvantaged children.

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