The WWI Battle of Verdun began on 21 February 1916 and lasted 300 days. It was the longest battle of the conflict and an estimated 800,000 men were killed, wounded or went missing.
The WWI Battle of Verdun began on 21 February 1916 and lasted 300 days. It was the longest battle of the conflict and an estimated 800,000 men were killed, wounded or went missing.
During World War I, Marie Curie, with help from her daughter Irene, worked to develop the use of X-radioactivity, including the mobile units which came to be known as 'Little Curies’, used to treat wounded soldiers.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.
On a hunting trip in 1902 Roosevelt famously ordered the mercy killing of a wounded black bear. It was then illustrated by a national cartoonist, and the toy teddy bear was born.
On a hunting trip in 1902 Roosevelt famously ordered the mercy killing of a wounded black bear. It was then illustrated by a national cartoonist, and the toy teddy bear was born.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.
Peeta, who’s been wounded, is now my ally. Whatever doubts I’ve had about him dissipate because if either of us took the other’s life now we’d be pariahs when we returned to District 12.
Peeta, who’s been wounded, is now my ally. Whatever doubts I’ve had about him dissipate because if either of us took the other’s life now we’d be pariahs when we returned to District 12.
George Washington created the Purple Heart Award in 1782 to recognize meritorious service. It now commemorates bravery and recognizes those wounded in service.