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    soldiers on the wall. Another one of these seige weapons was the Ballista, they could be as tall as 6 meters. They also used battering rams to try to take down the gates. Being in the military was also the easier way for the average person to become a Roman citizen. Food being an issue for such a large army, when moving or chasing an enemy army, often they would just take what they wanted from the surrounding towns and…

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    that could blow their enemies away, literally. The conclusion would then become one of our greatest war accomplishments: the first atomic bomb. We didn’t just do it alone either. We had the help from foreign scientists that agreed to helping us make the Manhattan Project succeed. The atomic bomb created a new whole level in military. Although there were many people that worked on the Manhattan Project, it was very secret. It was so secret it came to the lengths of having gates surround the city,…

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    camps. The “SS guards units” were renamed in 1935. Later the ‘SS guards units were renamed to “SS Death-Head units” in 1936. The SS Death-Head units were assigned to each concentration camps. The first prisoner were Communist and Social Democrats enemies. The first prisoner were taken to the camp where they were Nazis control. The Nazis said that they were taken as protective custody. The political prisoners first and maintain the knowledge of the camp when they arrive to the camps. Other…

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    Quantum Break

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    can be divided into two distinct halves: enemy engagements and exploration. As in the narrative, the time travel theme is entrenched well in the gameplay, as Jack gradually gains several superhuman powers revolving around time over the course of Quantum Break. For instance, Jack gains the ability to run faster than time itself, slow it down in a specific area, and ensconce himself in a shield protecting against incoming fire. He can also highlight enemies and objects of interest in his immediate…

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    The passage to the colonies through the Atlantic Ocean meant they were not in danger from old enemies like the Spaniards. The English would not have to travel through the hot tropics or frozen seas, but through the temperate climates at all times of the year. The shortness of the voyage estimated to be five to six weeks and the calm climate, according…

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    Why Is King John Unfair

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    The king of England, King John, is being extremely unfair. He raised the taxes in England and punished his enemies without trial. The king has gained too much power. My fellow nobles and I will have to find a way to lower the king’s power. Tomorrow I shall hold a meeting with my fellow nobles and come up with a strategy that will give everyone the same amount of rights . If luck is with us, we will be able to take away most of the king’s powers and limit the government's powers.…

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    Amser Dialectical Journal

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    Amser snorted. “There, you are wrong, Catherina. They most certainly are the enemy. That’s why I want you to promise me, you and your friends will stay away from protests or rallies. Every rally will be met with force. People like that sergeant and Moeller do what they do because they are soldiers, but the rest do what they do because they are thugs who delight in inflicting pain. I am well aware this is not a game; it’s dangerous and people will die. But for as long as I’m here, I can’t stand…

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    more mission for the Romans in order to gain their freedom. During their task, Arthur and the Sarmatians became close friends with a Woad, or Pict, named Guinevere. The Woads were tribespeople from Northern Britain who were one of Rome’s greatest enemies. Artorius formed an alliance with Merlin, the leader of the Picts. Once Artorius and…

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    Introduction- The Ottoman Empire was first established as a small state in western Turkey during the Seljuk reign. At first they would pillage and capture the workers of other Turkish villages around them and eventually ending all other local Turkish dynasties. The empire then grew to include many areas in what is now present day Europe to and it eventually became one of the largest and most powerful and one of the most enduring empires in the history of the world. After 1400 the Ottoman Empire…

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    Epic Heroes In The Iliad

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    Troy. Specifically, it explains the conflicts between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how they affect the Achaeans’ defeat of the Trojans. In the Iliad, Hector and Achilles are both considered Epic Heroes, but I believe that Achilles has friends and enemies that are more powerful than Hector’s, and he has worked more miracles, making him the better example of an Epic Hero. The first Epic Hero characteristic shared between Hector and Achilles are their powerful allies. Achilles’ friends are…

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