Posts Tagged ‘history’
The Bloodiest Day in the History of the British Army
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
1st July 1916 was the day Britain and her Allies started a big attack across a twenty five mile part of the front line. The attack happened to the north of the River Somme in rural France. Little villages are littered around the region together with the town of Albert. It was to be the battle that for various folks, characterized the horrors of the trench warfare of The First World War.
Planning A Successful Road Trip In The Outback
Sunday, January 10th, 2010
If you are unfamiliar with the Tropical North Queensland region, of Australia, then you may find that traveling around can become a difficult task. This is why one of the best thing that you can do, prior to your visit, is to prepare yourself and your vehicle in order to avoid any issues that may come up during your travels.
Del Mar Racetrack: ‘Where The Surf Meets the Turf’
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Though it is sometimes overshadowed by more famous tracks back East like Churchill downs and Belmont Park, Del Mar Racetrack in Southern California has a rich and fascinating history. Located 20 miles north of San Diego and known for its iconic slogan “Where The Surf Meets the Turf”, Del Mar has not only hosted the best horses and jockeys on the planet but a ‘who’s who’ of show biz elite.