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Ten Things Your Teacher Didn't Tell You About the Revolutionary War

Independence Day should be July 2 & it wasn't really that cold at Valley Forge. WARNING: This list may make your head explode!

Weapons of the Revolutionary War

From flintlocks to submarines, (yes, submarines!) get a good look at the weapons used to fight for our independence.

Revolutionary War Quiz

George Washington lost as many battles as he won, right? Prove your Revolutionary War IQ with this quiz.

 

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR
Revolutionary War Quiz
Revolutionary War Weapons: Cannons & Guns
Revolutionary War Trivia
Get more on the Revolution at How Stuff Works.

WORLD WAR 2
World War 2: Pacific Map
Soldier's Stories from Iwo Jima
World War 2: Pearl Harbor Quiz
Japanese Aerial Attack Video
B-17 Quiz
Get more on World War II at How Stuff Works.

KOREAN WAR
The Battle of Inchon Video
Korean War Quiz
North Korea Timeline
Get more on the Korean War at How Stuff Works.

  VIETNAM WAR
Vietnam War Quiz
Khe Sanh Video
1st Infantry Division in Vietnam
Get more on the Vietnam War at How Stuff Works.

SNIPERS
Top Ten Snipers
Sniper Quiz
Tour the M107 Sniper Rifle
Sniper Competition
Get more on Snipers at How Stuff Works.

MILITARY TECHNOLOGY
History of Military Robots
Machine Gun Quiz
Explore on Abrams Tank
Get more on Military Technology at How Stuff Works.


 
 
 
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