What was Wales called in medieval times? Deheubarth was a general name for the whole of south Wales, but in later centuries, certainly by the 11th century, it was a recognizable kingdom extending from Ceredigion on the west coast to Brycheiniog on the English border. As Dyfed declined Deheubarth absorbed parts of south-west Wales. What …
How do I organise my “What-if” research paper?
How do you organize a research paper? Organizing Your Paper Thesis. The first step in organizing any essay is to create a thesis statement. Supporting Paragraphs. The next step in organizing my essay is creating body paragraphs to support your thesis. Topic Outline. Thesis. Supporting Paragraphs. Topic Outline. What are the 7 steps of writing …
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Could homo erectus have migrated to North America?
Did Homo erectus go to North America? Although archeological evidence and remains of prehuman Homo erectus are known from Eurasia, Africa and Asia, none has been verified in The Americas. How did Homo erectus get to America? They suggested these archaic hunters (Neanderthals, Denisovans or Homo erectus) could have arrived in North America from Eurasia …
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What rank was second in command on a U-boat?
The answer is Wachoffizier (1WO), or Watch Officer. What rank were U-boat captains? The usual rank for a U-boat commander was Oberleutnant zur See or Kapitänleutnant. Following is the last (highest) ranks of all commanders in the war. What were the ranks of the German U-boat crew? Regardless of crew numbers, the typical U-boat crew …
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Why did piracy thrive in the late 17th and early 18th centuries?
Why did some sailors of the 1600s and 1700s turn to piracy? Most pirates had experience living on the sea, and knew how harsh the conditions could be. Sailors for the king would often have very little to eat while out on the sea, and would end up sick, starving, and dying. That resulted in …
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Why the six hour gap between British and French declarations of war?
Why did Great Britain and France declare war on Germany? On September 3, 1939, in response to Hitler’s invasion of Poland, Britain and France, both allies of the overrun nation declare war on Germany. When did the British actually declare war on France? As expected, Britain declared war on France in 1803, and would remain …
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When was the tactic of chaining ships together last used in a major naval battle?
When was the last naval engagement? October 1944 The last fleet engagement for the U.S. Navy was against the Imperial Japanese Navy in October 1944, at Leyte Gulf off the Philippine coast. Like Trafalgar, the Battle of Leyte Gulf was decisive; it spelled the end of the Japanese fleet as a fighting force. Nor did …
Exactly when was the country of Andorra founded?
The present principality was formed by a charter in 1278. It is headed by two co-princes: the bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain and the president of France. Its capital and largest city is Andorra la VellaAndorra la VellaAndorra la Vella means “Andorra the Town“, to distinguish it from the Principality of Andorra as a …
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What does this Swiss banner/blazon/coat of arms/flag stand for?
What is the symbol Swiss coat of arms? The coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation shows the same white-on-red cross as the flag of Switzerland, but on a heraldic shield instead of the square field. The federal coat of arms (eidgenössisches Wappen) was defined by the Swiss Diet (Tagsatzung) in 1815, for the Restored …
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How could Germany afford waging WWII?
The Nazis financed WW2 partly on credit and to a large extent by plunder. First they plundered the German Jews and other Germans they disliked, then the assets and labour of the various countries they occupied. As for oil during the war, the Germans were short of the stuff throughout the war. How did Germany …