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Germany, France, and England have always been in unison regarding Afro Eurasian problems. They were united in efforts to suppress the rich and inclusive heritage of the Andalusian Moors. Germany supported violence against the Andalusians. When we analyse the history we are able to see this clearly. When a strong resistance movement broke out in 1525 in the Kingdom of Aragon, Spain, that the forces of the king were only able to put down with substantial help from German forces. King Philip II (1556-98) of Spain concluded a treaty – the treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis – with Spain’s two principal rivals, France and England, on 3 April 1559. This enabled him, apart from other things, to focus on confronting Ottoman presence in the western Mediterranean and Ottoman support for the Moriscos. Ottoman military was more sophisticated and effective then. This strategy repeats by these countries in their current actions in Palestine. It is categorically evident. The only notable additional difference is the indiscriminate and unconditional support from the USA for Israel in this campaign inhumanely against the unarmed Palestinian civilians. It's crucial to draw lessons from historical facts and adjust our actions accordingly.

In the aftermath of the Battle of Tours and the internal struggles within the Umayyad Caliphate, the dynamics of power in Western Europe underwent significant shifts. Following the decisive confrontation, Charles, now recognized as a powerful leader, continued to consolidate his influence over the Frankish territories. His military campaigns, experience, and strategic alliances played crucial roles in solidifying his authority. While facing challenges, including rebellions and regions like Aquitaine striving for independence, Charles skillfully navigated the complexities of governance. Simultaneously, the Umayyad Caliphate dealt with internal divisions that weakened its ability to extend its influence further into Western Europe. The political and military control established by Muawiya faced internal strife, contributing to the overall decline of Umayyad power in the region. As the chapter closes, the Battle of Tours stands as a turning point in the historical narrative. While not the sole factor, it marked the beginning of a shift in the balance of power. Charles' leadership and the internal challenges within the Umayyad Caliphate collectively shaped the course of events in Western Europe. The unintended role played by regions like Aquitaine further emphasized the intricate interplay of politics and geography during this period. Ultimately, the legacy of the Battle of Tours was as a defining moment where the trajectories of Western Europe and the Umayyad Caliphate took divergent paths. Charles played a crucial role in shaping the future of the Frankish territories. Concurrently, the internal discord within the Umayyad Caliphate contributed to its gradual decline in Western European affairs. Image: Charles Martel during the Battle of Tours, as illustrated in the Grandes Chroniques de France #mylineage #medievalhistory #medievaltimes #medievale #medieval #europeanhistory #knight #middleages #warriorhistory #medievalarmor #militaryhistory #armour #medievalworld #medievalknight #charlesiv #medievalmonarchy #frenchhistory #hundredyearswar #BattleOfTours #CharlesMartel #UmayyadConflict #CarolingianDynasty #Charlemagne #warfarehistory https://lnkd.in/gJ7yD46P

CELEBRATE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF DIEN BIEN PHU VICTORY (07/05/1954 – 07/05/2024) Dien Bien Phu Victory – a golden milestone in Vietnam’s long history Throughout Vietnam’s history of national construction and defense, the great Dien Ben Phu victory of May 7, 1954 marked a brilliant climax, a glorious miracle of the Ho Chi Minh era. This great victory was a decisive blow and a historical turning point that completely changed the endless war situation. The victory directly led to the signing of the Geneva Agreement on ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina. This one victory created conditions and will power for the Vietnamese people to win the war of resistance against the US, liberate the South, and finally reunify the country. After 70 years, the Dien Bien Phu battlefield, now Dien Bien Province, has become a land of peace, friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and its former adversary France. Source: vovworld.vn

📅 May 28 📖 On this day in #history : 585 BC – A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the Battle of the Eclipse, leading to a truce. This is one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated. It is also the earliest event of which the precise date is known. 621 – Battle of Hulao: Li Shimin, the son of the Chinese emperor Gaozu, defeats the numerically superior forces of Dou Jiande near the Hulao Pass (Henan). This victory decides the outcome of the civil war that followed the Sui dynasty's collapse in favour of the Tang dynasty. 1588 – The Spanish Armada, with 130 ships and 30,000 men, sets sail from Lisbon, Portugal, heading for the English Channel. (It will take until May 30 for all ships to leave port.) 1934 – Near Callander, Ontario, Canada, the Dionne quintuplets are born to Oliva and Elzire Dionne; they will be the first quintuplets to survive infancy. 1940 – World War II: Norwegian, French, Polish and British forces recapture Narvik in Norway. This is the first Allied infantry victory of the War. *Events selected are not necessarily positive/happy/to-be-celebrated, but items I thought were historically interesting and/or significant to their time and I'm trying to select items from a broad range of history and not clumped too close together.

This day in history: Unveiling remarkable milestones, from groundbreaking scientific discoveries to pivotal moments in world affairs, that continue to shape our present and future. - 1938: The Munich Agreement was signed by Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, allowing Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia, a move that failed to prevent World War II. - 1935: The Hoover Dam, one of the largest dams in the world, was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, providing water and hydroelectric power to millions in the southwestern United States. - 1965: In Indonesia, the September 30 Movement attempted a coup, resulting in the murder of six army generals and subsequent mass killings of suspected leftists. - 1399: Richard II was deposed, and Henry IV was proclaimed king of England, marking a significant shift in English monarchy. - 1520: Suleiman the Magnificent was proclaimed sultan of the Ottoman Empire, beginning a reign that would see significant expansion and cultural achievements. - 1941: The Babi Yar massacre, in which approximately 33,771 Jews were killed by Nazi troops, came to an end near Kiev, Ukraine. - 1968: The first Boeing 747 was rolled out and shown to the public for the first time, revolutionizing air travel with its large capacity and efficiency. #ThisDayInHistory #HistoricalEvents #Milestones #WorldHistory #HistoricalMoments #LearnFromHistory #WorldAffairs #ScientificDiscoveries #HistoryFacts #ReflectAndLearn

June Officially Recognized as Portuguese Heritage Month on the National Day Calendar Mr. President Biden and PALCUS President Soares, My warm congratulations to PALCUS and its leadership on this wonderful milestone! 1.4 million Luso-Americans are indebted and applaud your efforts. Mr. President, on this the year we celebrate and commemorate other historic milestones: * 75 years of NATO's founding, of which Portugal was one ot he 12 original signatories; * 881 years of the founding the Lusitanian nation - the first or one of the first to recognize the 13 colonies as the United States of America; and * the Portuguese Diaspora worldwide commemorates our National Day - Portugal Day, Day of Camões, and of the Portuguese Communities - June 10, 2024 - there is no reason why the White House - or at least - the US Department of State - can't fly the Portuguese national flag next to the Stars and Stripes at the White House or at Foggy Bottom to honor the contributions of Portuguese and Luso-Americans to this Atlantic Alliance. What an exceptionally high recognition and honor this would be for us Luso-Americans. God Bless America and Viva Portugal! #TheWhiteHouse #USCongress #StateDepartment #Presidencia #PrimeMininsterMontenegro #SecBliken #FMGangel https://lnkd.in/de-A2MWT

#Martian On this sol in 160 (1910 March 06): In Auf zwei Planeten by Kurd Lasswitz (1897), the United Martian States defeated the United Kingdom at the Battle of Portsmouth, employing half a dozen airships with only 144 men to destroy three hundred warships within three hours. “England was deleted from the world. But the world went on. New spaceships arrived with new airboats. These did not go off to reinforce the blockade, but instead sought out the English warships in the colonies and threatened them with annihilation unless the commanders were in the service of the colonies. The latter suddenly found themselves dependent on themselves. India, Canada, the Australian colonies and the Cape Country declared themselves independent and set up independent governments. Ireland did the same. The Martian states recognized them as sovereign and neutral states, and so tremendous was the impression the annihilation of the English navy had made all over the world that no state objected to these changes. No hand was moved for England. Rather, the other nations hastened to secure the former trading areas of Great Britain for themselves. From the smaller colonies, every power attracted what it rounded off or thought necessary to better connect their possessions. For the time being, the booty was so rich that the areas that might have given rise to disputes among the divisors were not yet explored. The major European powers were quietly negotiating a division of English holdings in the Mediterranean and the dissolution of Turkey. “There began a formal competition between the governments to win the favor of the Martian ruler, who gave away lands and seas from the rich English possessions. Under the name of the Polar Empire of Nume, the Martian states were not only recognized as a factor in the Council of Great Powers, they actually occupied the leading position.” https://lnkd.in/gwreQy7N

7: During World War II, on July 24, 1944, Soviet troops liberated the Majdanek concentration camp that was operated by Nazi Germany on the outskirts of Lublin, Poland. It was one of the many extermination camps built by the Nazi regime during World War II. 8: The last treaty to end World War I, the Treaty of Lausanne, was signed on July 24, 1923, in Lausanne, Switzerland. After the formal agreement to end World War I was reached in June 1919 in Versailles, France (Treaty of Versailles), a series of smaller treaties were later signed by various major participants in World War I on different dates. 9: In one of the largest maritime disasters in U.S. history, on July 24, 1915, a passenger ship named SS Eastland capsized in the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. About 840 people died in the accident. 10: The first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart, was born on July 24, 1897, in the U.S. state of Kansas. She disappeared on July 2, 1937, while flying across the Pacific Ocean, and was never found. 11: A group of Mormons, including Brigham Young, arrived in the U.S. state of Utah on July 24, 1847. The state of Utah has the highest concentration of members of the Mormon Church in the United States. 12: On July 24, 1783, the Treaty of Georgievsk was signed between Russia and the European nation of Georgia. It guaranteed Georgia’s sovereignty and the extension of Georgia’s ruling Bagatrid dynasty in exchange for special privileges to Russia in the affairs of Georgia. Russia was represented at the treaty by Catherine the Great, while Georgia was represented by Erekle II of Kartalinia-Kakhetia (eastern Georgia). 13: On July 24, 1567, Mary, Queen of Scots, was deposed upon the desertion of her army by a group of rebellious Scottish nobles at Carberry Hill. They compelled her to resign in favour of her one-year-old son, James. #history #worldhistory #asia #europe #africa #australia #centralamerica #southamerica #northamerica #ushistory #americanhistory #globalevents

If you're interested in the relationship between heritage and conflict, take a look at this planned volume on 'War and the Historic Environment: The Effect of Conflict from Front Line Ukraine to Historic Namibia' - due July 2024. It includes my chapter on the Impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War on Soviet War Memorials. https://lnkd.in/ek4yXur3