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The Franco-Irish connection has been maintained since the 17th century and it is often forgotten that the initial contacts between the two countries were largel
British Steam Military Connections: GWR, SR, BR & WD Steam Locomotives
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British Steam Military Connections: London, Midland and Scottish Railway Steam Locomotives
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This British Railways history explores the long-held tradition of naming steam locomotives in honor of the military. The naming of steam locomotives was a belov
Bound by War
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A sweeping history of America's long and fateful military relationship with the Philippines amid a century of Pacific warfare Ever since US troops occupied the