Even thought it's the twenty first century, tanks and armored cars can't replace the spectacle of the horse cavalry! Quite impressive. dud JOHN MARY STEINLE...
The old Imperial Germany had quite an influence in military and business matters in much of South America and Mexico at the turn of the last century. The...
Actually, I recognize the music from an old album I once had of French Napoleonic marches. And yes, they are impressive. We tend to forget just how imposing ...
I'd like to hear more about this. It must have been an amazing experience. Any photos? David ... lancers? ... was "Preussen's Gloria" (Prussia's Glory)....
Let's not forget the Northwest Coast tribes that not only took slaves but sacrificed them at potlatches and house building ceremonies. And they didn't take...
Yup! That was the purpose of cavalry. They didn't have to kill many but if they could get one to run, they could probably get the rest to break and do the...
As far as the SE, I believe that the only consistent human sacrifice was done by the Natchez tribe and that was at the death of a Sun or chief where men and...
Compadres, Among the fire victims of the Witch Creek fire in San Diego County two weeks ago was San Pasqual Battlefield State Park. The damage has resulted in...
My condolences, amigo mio. I know how few historical sites there are, especially in San Diego. Especially to those who knew and loved it, as you did. iv Sent...
Yes Dudley,it was the Natchez,I was alluding to.I should have been more specific.And thank you for the further information,as regards the other Southeatern...
I do have some slides & maybe I can scan them to a disc and share them. The event was called "Expedition Liberte" and celebrated the signing of the Treaty of...
I have a request from someone who needs a book or reference on the technology of the Spanish Conquistadors, or early Spanish era. Any ideas? Mary Kasulaitis ...
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This looks very helpful. Thank you! Mary ... From: Timothy Burke<mailto:calderon@...> To: Soldados@yahoogroups.com<mailto:Soldados@yahoogroups.com> ...
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I want to know if this direction is also appropriate for interns? Timothy Burke <calderon@...> wrote: Visit Your Group Y! Entertainment World of...
Good! I was not trying to be the "smartest kid in class" and hope I didn't apear so. Glad I got to add a little to the conversation since there are so many on...
Dear group members, thanks for letting me join. There is a new book, Primitive Fire Lighting-Flint and Steel by Keith H. Burgess. This is a really good book...
For those of you who ever wondered what people used before the humble toilet roll, here is a quote from the 16th century writer Francois Rebelais; "He who uses...
We have a new member in our group, the New England Colonial Living History Group,NSW Australia. His persona is that of ex-Spanish military turned colonial...
A friend of mine has a World War II-era roll of toilet paper with Hitler's picture on each square! Otherwise, my Mom from Ohio said use a yellow corncob, then...
Ok, los del gurnucacion de San Augustin would probably be the most knowledgeable about the 1740's. iv Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device ... From:...
Odd that this topic should come up today. I just attended a meeting where I heard a report about the restoration of an outhouse at one of our historic sites....
... knowledgeable about the 1740's. ... Quatro quatro! Please translate the word "gurnucacion".... or did you mean "GUARNICION"? <grin> As a Spanish soldier of...
Oh, sorry for the bad spelling in Spanish. Yes, I meant garrison. That ought to help that canallero from Australia. Thanks Rick! iv Sent from my BlackBerry®...
Hi, We still have t-shirts available from our Hispanic Heritage event at Sully for sale. They are white with blue lettering and logos. They cost $7 plus...
Hi, A while back I had offered for your consideration the idea of forming some type of umbrella organization that would encompass our various Hispanic...
Eli If you want to branch out to the Left Coast and go back as far as 15th-17th Century, you've got me on board. 1 and 2 sound a little to multicultural...
Hi Bruce, We can definitely cover coast to coast and all the way back to the 15th century. The main goal is to help each group or individual do their...
Brigade implies military, which was a concern when we considered what to name the original website in !999. By the way, yahoo groups has the capability of...