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Historyguy.com is a resource on military history, world conflicts, American Politics and Biography. The site is constantly growing, with new sections added periodically, and new pages added on a weekly basis. If you have any suggestions as to specific topics you would like to see included in the site, please feel free to email at: historyguy.email@gmail.com. This site is operated by History Guy Media, which also maintains Worldbiography.net and the History Guy Weblog, the War and Conflict Journal, and the History Guy Education Blog. Advertising space is available on all five websites and blogs as a whole, or on individual pages or groups of pages. Read the History Guy Weblog and the War and Conflict Journal--New Russia Expands War; Invades Georgia--posted August 10, 2008 Georgia Attacks South Ossetia and Risks Russian Intervention--posted August 7, 2008 India and Pakistan Exchange Fire Across Border --posted July 27, 2008 Communist Occupation of Tibet Compared to Nazi, Soviet Era Repressions--posted April 17, 2008 Wars and Conflicts Between Tibet and China--posted April 17, 2008 Iran War Scenario for April, 2008-posted April 9, 2008 Pakistan's Violent Political History Continues With Bhutto's Assassination--posted Dec. 27, 2007 Casualties in the Somali War--posted Dec. 2, 2007 Musharraf's Martial Law Endangers the War on Terror--posted on Nov. 4, 2007 Biography: Pervez Musharraf--posted on Nov.4, 2007 Kurds At War: Turkey, Iraq, and Iran--posted on October 22, 2007 Stormfront: The Consequences of September 11 and America's Wars Around the World--posted on Sept. 11, 2007 The Calm Before The Storm: The World of September 10, 2001--posted on Sept. 10, 2007 Mid-East War Fears: Israel Versus Syria Again?--posted on Aug. 14, 2007 France at War: French Victories and Defeats--posted May 11, 2007 America and France: A Long Relationship Spanning War and Peace--posted May 10, 2007 Cinco de Mayo, 1862: The Battle Of Puebla --posted May 5, 2007 The Long War on Terror: What is in a War's Name?--posted May 3, 2007 Turkey: To Coup, or not to Coup, that, is the question!--posted May 2, 2007 Canada's Afghan War--posted April 29, 2007. New and Recent Conflicts of the World American/NATO Raid in the Angoor Ada area, Pakistan--The September 3, 2008 commando raid on Taliban targets in northwest Pakistan's Waziristan region. Wars and Conflicts of Burma/Myanmar --The Wars and Conflicts of Burma/Myanmar from the Anglo-Burmese Wars to the pro-democracy Myanmar uprising of 2007. Wars and Conflicts of Yemen (1914-Present)--NEW Djibouti-Eritrea Border War (June, 2008) Wars of Iran and Persia--Lists the wars and conflicts of Persia and Iran from the 18th Century to the present. The 2007 Pro-Democracy Uprising in Myanmar--The current uprising in Myanmar. North Lebanon Conflict (2007)--Fighting between the Lebanese government and a Jihadist Palestinian militia calling itself Fatah al-Islam. bin Laden's Declaration of War Against the United States-- Long before 9/11, Osama bin Laden declared his hatred and his intent to harm America. Current Wars of the World--A listing of current wars and conflicts around the world. Military Coups in Turkey-A listing of military coups in modern Turkey (1960-1997). Comparing America's Wars Duration in Months-A look at America's wars and comparing their length in months. War in Afghanistan--Details on the origins of this ongoing war; part of the War on Terror Ethiopia-Somalia War of 2006*New*--A brief description of the Ethiopia-Somalia War which began in 2006, and is a part of the larger Somali Civil War. Ethiopia-Somali Wars and Conflicts*New*--Listing the wars and conflicts between Ethiopia and Somalia Wars of Germany--The wars and conflicts of Germany from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 to the War in Afghanistan. Iraq War: Links and Resources*New*--Links and resources on the Iraq War. Iraq War: Prisoner Abuse and Abu Ghraib Links and Resources*New*--Links and resources on the Iraq War's biggest scandal. Iraq War: Battles and Campaigns*New*--Links and resources on Iraq War battles and military operations. Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah War of 2006--*New*--Details and analysis on the warfare along the Lebanese border which began in July, 2006! Israel-Lebanon Conflict--*New*--Background information on the decades-long warfare and conflict along the Israel/Lebanon border. Israeli-Palestinian Conflict--*New*--Background information on the long-running warfare between Israel and the Palestinians! Israeli-Palestinian Battles and Campaigns--*New*--Specific information on the warfare raids, battles, terrorist attacks, and retaliations between Israel and the Palestinians! Waziristan War----The War on Terror expands to Pakistan's Northwest Frontier! Hamas----The terrorist/resistance group now ruling the Palestinian Authority! War in the Western Sahara-- Iraq War Afghan War Nepal Civil War Wars of 2006--*--Wars and conflicts of 2006!  Military History Wars and Conflicts of Georgia--*New* The American Civil War--New section on the History Guy website Waziristan Revolt (1919-1920)--*New* Russian Military History (1815-1918)-- Greco-Turkish Wars -- Wars of India-- The Wars of Egypt-- Nations With A Losing Record In War---Ever wonder who the top losers are? Check it out! Attack on Pearl Harbor- The Battle of Gettysburg-- Sino-Japanese Wars--A series of wars between China and Japan. The Wars of Mexico-- Norman Invasion & Conquest of England (1066)-- French Military History (1919-1939) French Military History (1945-Present) Wars of the 21st Century Arab-Israeli Border Wars- Arab-Israeli Wars Anglo-Iraqi Wars- Second Persian Gulf War (1st Iraq War/Desert Storm) Wars of the Papacy Third Balkan War U.S.-Mexican War Wars of Vietnam World War Two--Under revision Wars of the United States Wars of Iraq War Lists The War List Wars by Nation Serial Wars and Conflicts Wars by Year Governments of the World United Kingdom Japan France Copyright © 1998-2008 Roger A. Lee and History Guy Media; Last Modified: 09.05.08 "The History Guy" is a Registered Trademark. Links to Site Advertise on this website. Contact the webmaster

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American Politics The U.S. Federal Government 2008 Presidential Race*New* Social and Political Issues Issues: The Military Draft*New* American Political Parties American Historical and Political Documents Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA-8th)-- What's New The American Revolution--New section on the History Guy website   Wars and Conflicts Between Tibet and China--A look at the wars between Tibet and China, with an emphasis on 20th and 21st Century conflicts.--New World War Two--a new section of the History Guy site detailing the battles, personalities, documents, causes, and consequences of the Second World War. The War of 1812- A look at the second war between the United States and Great Britain.--New Indian Wars-a new section of the History Guy site detailing the Indian Wars of North America.--New Presidents of the United States--A listing of American Presidents, with links to biographical information.--New Saddam Hussein--Biofile on the late Iraqi dictator The War and Conflict Journal--Tracking wars and conflicts around the world. Chad Rebels Declare War on France--posted Nov. 30, 2007 Weekly War and Conflict Update--Week of November 25, 2007 World Biography.net--A companion website to the History Guy. Features on important individuals from around the world, both past and present. The History Guy Bookstore-New feature of the History Guy website Captain America--The Star-Spangled Avenger, originally a hero in the Second World War, now a leader of the Avengers.--In the Comicshistoy section. The Death of Captain America--Obituary of the Sentinel of Liberty, who fell to an assassin's bullet on March 7, 2007.--In the Comicshistoy section. The Fantastic Four--The First Family of Marvel.--In the Comicshistoy section. The American Civil War--New section on the History Guy website Frederick Douglass-- The famous orator, author, and champion against slavery.--New Nations of the World Section--New The State of Israel--New--Political, historical, political and economic information on Israel. Economic and Population Data on Middle Eastern Nations--New Forms of Governments in the World--New Attacks on U.S. Navy Ships Short of War-- U.S.-Iran Hostage Crisis-- Wars of the 21st Century-- War List of Middle East Conflicts-- Wars of Iraq-- Anglo-Iraqi Wars-- Comparing American Military Casualties-New Arab-Israeli Border Wars-- Comicshistory: Superman-- Biofiles -Biography pages of people who impacted the United States and American history. President Gerald R. Ford--the 38th President of the United States--*Updated* Saddam Hussein--Biofile on the late Iraqi dictator Clara Barton-- The "Angel of the Battlefield" who brought nursing care to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and later founded the American Red Cross.--New Frederick Douglass-- The famous orator, author, and champion against slavery.--New Mathew Brady-- The "Father of Photojournalism" whose photos of Civil War battlefields brought the horrors of war home to civilians on the homefront. William Blum--Political writer critical of American foreign policy and of the Bush Administration. Author of the controversial book "Rogue State." General George Patton--Famed American army general of World War Two The Rolling Stones--Famous British rock band known as "The World's Greatest Rock 'n Roll Band."--New Ariel Sharon-Israeli military leader and Prime Minister. General Robert E. Lee-- The commanding general for the South in the American Civil War. Cindy Sheehan--The mother of Casey Sheehan. Her son's death led her to begin an anti-war demonstration outside of President Bush's ranch in the summer of 2005. Casey Sheehan--U.S. Army soldier who died in the Iraq War. His death caused his mother, Cindy Sheehan, to launch an anti-war demonstration which gained nation-wide attention. Tom DeLay--House Majority Leader and conservative Republican. Currently under indictment in Texas and, for now, the former Majority Leader. The Reverend Billy Graham--Religious cultural icon and spiritual advisor to every American president since Dwight Eisenhower. Britney Spears- Pop music icon, singer, actress, and star. Johnny Cochran--American attorney who gained fame representing O.J. Simpson in his infamous 1995 trial. John D. Negroponte--American diplomat chosen to serve as the first National Intelligence Director. L. Paul Bremer--American diplomat who served as head of the head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq from 2003 to 2004. Julius Schwartz--Science Fiction and comic book editor . Dr. Benjamin Rush-- Signer of the Declaration of Independence, member of the Constitutional Convention, noted physician and ardent supporter for the abolition of slavery. Thomas Nast-American political cartoonist. General George Armstrong Custer-- Famous American Cavalry officer who died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876. Timothy McVeigh--Domestic American terrorist responsible for the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995. William Howard Taft-President of the United States and later Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Lorenzo de Zavala--First Vice-President of the Republic of Texas. Maria Shriver--Former award-winning television journalist, best-selling author, current First Lady of California, niece to President John F. Kennedy, and daughter of Vice-Presidential candidate Sargent Shriver. About Us Bio of the History Guy Commentary Site Map--revision in progress