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European History

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Valkyrie-A Film Review, Barry Maxfield Feb 2010

Valkyrie-A Film Review, Barry Maxfield

Swiss American Historical Society Review

It is uncommon for a historical fact to be so compelling that Hollywood would make a movie of it. It seems fictionalized history i~ the product that sells, with Saving Private Ryan being one such example it was a blending of fact and fiction into a blockbuster seller. Histor~ has accounts which are riveting yet overlooked. However, for writer Christopher McQuarrie and Na than Alexander one of those stories camt to light, a story that could be put on celluloid and sold.


A Special Tercentennial Invitation, H. Dwight Page Feb 2010

A Special Tercentennial Invitation, H. Dwight Page

Swiss American Historical Society Review

Ir is with great joy that I, Dr. Dwight Page, Editor of the Swiss American Historical Society Review and a native of Laurinburg, North Carolina, invite you all to a very special meeting of the Swiss American Historical Society in New Bern, North Carolina, on Saturday, December 11, 2010, in honor of the Tercentenary of New Bern.


The Battle Of Murten, Albert Winkler Feb 2010

The Battle Of Murten, Albert Winkler

Swiss American Historical Society Review

Frequent warfare was a harsh political reality in central Europe in the late Middle Ages as ambitious states tried to extend their power and influence by attacking and subjugating other territories. As a result of this frequent aggression, success on the battlefield was necessary for the survival and independence of many nations and peoples, including the Swiss Confederation. The most critical threat to the existence of the Swiss alliance in the fifteenth century was the invasion in1476 by Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, one of the most powerful rulers in Europe. In two stunning victories, Granson (Grandson in German), …


Karl Friedrich Meyer, 1884-1974, Urs Gessner Feb 2010

Karl Friedrich Meyer, 1884-1974, Urs Gessner

Swiss American Historical Society Review

Karl Friedrich Meyer, the veterinarian scientist, the medical microbiologist and pathologist,theecologist,theepidemiologist, the public health promoter, and inspiring teache-the Swiss genius in the USAwhat an incredibly active, brilliant, and prodigious personality he was!