Rabu, 23 Agustus 2017

The Marines Take Wing

A century ago, a lone U.S. Marine Corps aviator planted the seeds of a proud tradition. By the end of 1908, events in Europe were alarming even casual observers around the world. First the German government authorized the construction of four modern battleships. Next Russia claimed ownership of part of Poland. Austria annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina, and …

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