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Who wrote 'The Histories' about the Greco-Persian wars?

Herodotus. Thucydides wrote his 'History' about the Peloponnesian war between the Spartans and the Athenians.

Which Irish province is still partially under British rule?

Ulster. The six counties of Northern Ireland are Fermanagh, Armagh, Down, Tyrone, Antrim, and Derry.

What did Stonewall Jackson have amputated?

left arm. General Lee was later to lament, 'Jackson may have lost his left arm, but I have lost my right!'

This was the first major British victory of the Penninsular War:

Talavera. The young Sir Arthur Wellesley's victory at Talavera in 1809 was rewarded with a vicountcy and he became Lord Wellington. Later he was made a duke.

Which Shakespeare play deals with the battle of Agincourt?

King Henry V. One of Henry V's most famous speeches begins, 'Once more into the breach, my friends, once more.'

Who is America's most decorated combat veteran?

Audie Murphy. Murphy later became an accomplished western film star, and also starred in his autobiographical picture, 'To Hell and Back.'

During what war did the German Army capture Paris?

Franco-Prussian War. During World War One, the Germans came within 16 miles of Paris, but were stopped. World War Two was a different story.

What British Army unit did the Glengarry Light Infantry model itself after during the War of 1812?

95th Rifles. They wore hunter green uniforms faced with black in an attempt at camouflage.

Speaking of the 11th Hussars, what was the nickname given to them because of their uniform?

cherrypickers. They wore red trousers.

While not strictly a war question, I have to ask: What position did Aaron Burr hold when he shot Alexander Hamilton?

Vice President. Hamilton was Secretary of the Treasury