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	Battle of Yavin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The battle was the climactic scene of the 1977 film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and was based heavily on the battle scenes in the British war film The Dam Busters.
		The battle was arranged after the crew and passengers of the Millennium Falcon seemingly successfully rescued Princess Leia Organa from the Death Star, along with detailed technical plans of the massive space station.
		The station commander, Grand Moff Tarkin, dismissed the attack as futile and refused to deploy the station's vast TIE squadrons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Yavin (1276 words)

	Grand Port - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grand Port is a district encompassing much of the south-eastern part of the island of Mauritius.
		Grand Port is named after the village of Old Grand Port which saw the first Dutch landing and the first port of the island.
		It is centered on the town of Mahébourg on the coast, inside the Grand Port Bay.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grand_Port (204 words)

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		In any battle Rowley would have to rely strongly upon the skill and experience of his crews, because the French frigates were bigger and more heavily armed than their British adversaries.
		Pym was faced with the old problem of dealing with two French ports on opposite ends of the island: Port Louis on the northwest and Grand Port on the southeast.
		Although Nesbit Willoughby's wisdom in precipitating the battle at Grand Port was questioned by some, his desperate defense of his ship won him wide praise and he was honorably acquitted by the court-martial which automatically followed the loss of any ship.
	hometown.aol.com /batrinque/personal2/index.htm (5148 words)

	Vicksburg Campaign Trail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Port Hudson on the Mississippi River was now flanked and rendered inconsequential due to the surrender of Vicksburg.
		Grand Gulf State Park features a Civil War museum, an antebellum Catholic church and houses, a section of the original parapet of Fort Cobun, one of the 13-inch mortars used to bombard Vicksburg, and other attractions.
		Much of the battle was fought on the ridges immediately to the east as well as along the road 2 miles to the north.
	www.battleofraymond.org /trail (2794 words)

	Battle of Yavin - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
		The Battle of Yavin, also known as the Battle of the Death Star, was a major battle of the Galactic Civil War that led to the destruction of the first Death Star.
		The station commander, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin dismissed the attack as futile and refused to deploy the station's vast TIE squadrons.
		Grand Moff Tarkin and most of his staff were killed in the explosion.
	starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Battle_of_Yavin (1446 words)

	First World War.com - Encyclopedia - The Grand Fleet
		During wartime the Grand Fleet was used as a means of imposing a naval blockade upon Germany; it was sufficiently effective to produce official complaints from the U.S. government who saw naval trade links with Germany plummet in value as the blockade increasingly took hold.
		Given the enormous importance and prestige of the Grand Fleet its wartime commanders, Jellicoe and Admiral Sir David Beatty, proved reluctant to risk it in battle especially given the ever-present German U-boat threat, aside from the inconclusive Battle of Jutland of 31 May/1 June 1916 which was overseen by Jellicoe.
		At the time of the Jutland battle the Grand Fleet consisted of four Battle Squadrons of which the 1st, 2nd and 4th comprised some 25 Dreadnought battleships; the 3rd consisted of a further 8 pre-Dreadnoughts.
	www.firstworldwar.com /atoz/grandfleet.htm (536 words)

	Port Moresby Region
		Port Moresby lies on the southeast shore of New Guinea and is built around Fairfax Harbour, the island’s largest harbour.
		The Mekeos are renowned for their strong chieftain system as well as their grand traditional costumes and the designs they draw on their faces.
		To the east, only fifteen minutes drive from Port Moresby is Loloata Island Resort, a popular destination for Port Moresby residents and a relaxing alternative for transiting visitors.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /png/about_destin/port_moresby.html (904 words)

	Port Gibson MS Civil War Campground Grand Gulf Military Park Port Gibson MS Between Vicksburg and Natchez (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In May of 1962, the Grand Gulf Military Monument Park was officially opened, dedicated to preserving the memory of both the town and the battle in which occurred there.
		Located eight miles northwest of Port Gibson, Mississippi off Highway 61, this 400 acre landmark is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes Fort Cobun and Fort Wade, the Grand Gulf Cemetery, a museum, campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, an observation tower, and several restored buildings dating back to Grand Gulf's heyday.
		Coaches and carriages bear silent witness to the days when Grand Gulf was bustling with people; while Union and Confederate uniforms, cannon balls, and muskets remain to tell of the fierce fighting that took place during the latter stage of the Civil War.
	www.grandgulfpark.state.ms.us (287 words)

	On Safari - Port Louis, Black River Gorges National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Only ten minutes from Port Louis, is The Domaine Les Pailles, a natural reserve that extends itself over 1,500 hectares at the foot of a mountain range, where visitors can experience the old island life style in an enchanting natural environment brought up to date by the passion of several professionals.
		Mahebourg is built on the splendid bay of Grand Port, which was the theatre of the naval battle between the French and the British in 1810.
		Le Val Natur Parc is situated in the south east of the island at Cluny, in the district of Grand Port.
	www.onsafari.com /ptv_mauritius.asp (887 words)

	Battle Summary: Port Gibson, MS
		He intended to cross the river at Grand Gulf, but the Union fleet was unable to silence the Confederate big guns there.
		At 5:30 am, the Confederates engaged the Union advance and the battle ensued.
		This defeat demonstrated that the Confederates were unable to defend the Mississippi River line and the Federals had secured their beachhead.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/ms006.htm (241 words)

	Battle of Port Gibson site photos
		Port Gibson a battlefield guide by Terrance J. Winschel, Historian at Vicksburg National Military Park, and Blue and Gray magazines 1994 issue, Battle of Port Gibson, were used as guides.
		Used as an observation post by the Confederates and after the Battle of Port Gibson as a Union hospital.
		One of the few remaining landmarks associated with the battle of Port Gibson.
	www.civilwaralbum.com /vicksburg/port_gibson.htm (555 words)

	Mackey Selected as Co-Grand Marshal by Port's American Legion Post
		Instead, he was drawn to Port by the affection he had developed for June, the young lady he met at the block party on Main Street.
		Her fundraising efforts in Port began in 1964 with a unique assessment of ten cents per inch or $1 per foot for the businesses' street frontage from Sunset Park to Campus Drive.
		As chaplain of Port's American Legion Post, Mackey attends the funerals services of veterans in Port, leads the American Legion in prayers and tends to other matters related to the needs of servicemen and their families.
	www.antonnews.com /portwashingtonnews/2006/05/26/news/al.html (1020 words)

	Le Sirius
		The Battle of Grand Port was an important victory for the French.
		During her last battle she was armed with 26 cannons of 18, six carronades of 32 and two bow-chasers of 9 pounds.
		Unfortunately, she grounded on a coral shoal during the naval battle of Grand Port and had to be sacrificed by setting her in fire on 25 August 1810.
	pages.intnet.mu /mmcs/archeo/sirius.htm (5253 words)

	City of Port Gibson - Our History
		In 1933 the property was deeded to the City of Port Gibson becoming the City Hall.
		Bernheimer House (circa 1901) 242 Walnut Street, Port Gibson, MS 39450, Historic District, 601-437-2843, An outstanding example of Queen Anne architecture, the Bernheimer House is on the National Register and is just a short walk away from the historic downtown.
		It was one the centerpiece for the Port Gibson Female College.
	www.cityofportgibson.com /history.html (892 words)

	Mauritius Coastal East
		Many a pleasant moment may be spent during visits to "Ile aux Cerfs", "Grande Riviere Sud-Est" "Pointe-du-Diable","Lion Mountain" and the public nature parks such as "Domaine du Chasseur" or "Domaine Ylang Ylang", where the famous tropical flower perfume is produced and sold.
		Grande Riviere Sud-Est is the islands longest river.
		Its stone walls are still there and traces of the great battle of "Vieux Grand Port" (1810) may still be found.
	www.maurisun.com /east.htm (942 words)

	Grant's March to Raymond (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		"While a battle is raging one can see his enemy mowed down by the thousand, or the ten thousand, with great composure; but after the battle these scenes are distressing, and one is naturally disposed to do as much to alleviate the suffering of an enemy as a friend."
		The battle of Champion’s Hill lasted about four hours, hard fighting, preceded by two or three hours of skirmishing, some of which almost rose to the dignity of battle.
		Hovey was bearing the brunt of the battle at the time.
	www.battleofchampionhill.org /gmarch.htm (4355 words)

	AFL Grand Final 2004 - Premium Sport Tours
		he AFL grand final is the ultimate battle of any football code in Australia, in a game many regard as the best sporting spectacle anywhere.
		Join the AFL Grand Final Lunch and enjoy a sumptuous meal including live comic performances, auction and guest panel throughout the morning.
		Then make you're way to your reserved grand final seat at the famous M.C.G. At the conclusion of the game return to the nearby Melbourne Park for the Granfinash, inclusive of finger food and all beverages, live performances and a host of celebrities.
	www.sporttours.com.au /afl2004.html (141 words)

	Mauritius Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		During the second half of the 18th century, the island's capital, Port Louis, became a free trading base and haven for corsairs - mercenary marines paid by a country to plunder the ships of its enemies.
		After an initial defeat at the Battle of Vieux Grand Port, the Brits landed at Cap Malheureux on the northern coast and took the island.
		Port Louis and Curepipe are the main hubs.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/africa/mauritius?v=print (1692 words)

	Battle of Port Gibson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Confederates contested the thrust and the battle began in earnest.
		The action at Port Gibson underscored Confederate inability to defend the line of the Mississippi River and to respond to amphibious operations.
		Confederate Soldiers are buried at Wintergreen Cemetery in Port Gibson.
	www.nps.gov /vick/vcmpgn/ptgibson.htm (595 words)

	Entertainment - Travel Agencies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Situated in the "Grand Port" district, Mahebourg is famous for the site where the naval battle between the French and the British in the early 18th century was fought.
		The historical museum of Mahebourg narrates the history of the famous naval battle of "Grand Port".
		The meetings are held during weekends at the Champ de Mars racecourse in Port Louis, which is one of the oldest racecourses in the world, founded in 1812.
	maxpages.com /lecapitaine/Entertainment - !http://maxpages.com/lecapitaine/Entertainment (828 words)

	Battle Summary: Grand Gulf, MS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Description: Rear Adm. David D. Porter led seven ironclads in an attack on the fortifications and batteries at Grand Gulf, with the intention of silencing the Confederate guns and then securing the area with troops of McClernand’s XIII Army Corps who were on the accompanying transports and barges.
		After the transports had passed Grand Gulf, they embarked the troops at Disharoon's plantation and disembarked them on the Mississippi shore at Bruinsburg, below Grand Gulf.
		The Confederates had won a hollow victory; the loss at Grand Gulf caused just a slight change in Grant’s offensive.
	www.cr.nps.gov /hps/abpp/battles/ms004.htm (278 words)

	lonely-planet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Backed by mountains at the north-western end of the island, the burgeoning capital of Port Louis is a large city (in proportion to the size of Mauritius), though it contains a relatively small percentage of the country's total population.
		Fort Adelaide is the only one of Port Louis' four British forts that's still accessible and not in ruins; the views from its hilltop, harbourside location are ace.
		Domaine Les Pailles is a 10 minute taxi ride from either Port Louis or Moka, or you can take a bus between the two and walk half an hour from the main road.
	www.qsl.net /mars/lonely-planet.html (5226 words)

	Anthony Defeo, WWII Hero,Chosen as Grand Marshal
		It is thanks to Anthony Defeo and men as heroic as he, that this battle was won, and to recognize and honor him for his part, he has been named Grand marshal of Port's 1999 Memorial Day Parade.
		Minesweepers had to check every port, and emergency repairs to the ship included fixing a massive hole in the ship's bow, Anthony recalls.
		He has belonged to the American Legion Post 509 for 31 years, is a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1819 of Port Washington, and belongs to the 348th Army Engineers Association, his highly decorated outfit.
	www.antonnews.com /portwashingtonnews/1999/05/21/news (1014 words)

	Mehul Enterprise: Driven by knowledge, powered by nature. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		PORT LOUIS enjoys a tropical climate that is modified by the southeast trade winds.
		PORT LOUIS is located on the west coast towards the north of Mauritius.
		Closer to PORT LOUIS, DOMAINE LES PAILLES is an elaborate cultural center that includes facilities for horse-drawn carriage and train rides, plus a working replica of an ox-powered sugar mill, a rum distillery, an herb garden, a natural spring and a children's play area.
	www.mehul.info /Mauritius.htm (11434 words)

	Mauritius Travel Guide, South, Tropicscope, Mauritius South Information
		The "Vieux Grand Port" bay being the first port of Mauritius, the region received the first Dutch explorers" camps in 1638.
		When in 1735, the well-known French Governor Francois Mahé de Labourdonnais decided to develop the actual port (Port-Louis) right on the opposite side of the island, as main harbour and administration centre, the South / Southeast did not lose any of its importance.
		It is in one of its rooms that rival commanders from the French army and the Royal Navy received first aid, side by side, during the famous "Vieux Grand Port" battle in 1810.
	www.tropicscope.com /mauritius_information_south.asp (1362 words)

	Grand American Road Racing Association
		In the final race of the season, fans can expect some intense racing as teams and drivers battle for precious points needed in their quests for a series championship in the longest race of the year - the Friday night four-hour race.
		Although Powell Motorsports, with drivers Devon Powell, of Port Perry, Ontario, and Doug Goad, of Farmington Hills, Mich., have already clinched the Super Grand Sport (SGS) class, team owner and driver championships, redemption and pride will be on the line as the team races in the Finale.
		Another heated battle will be in the Compact 2000 (C2K) class, as the Honda of America Racing Team tries to dethrone Planet Earth Motorsports for the class team owner championship.
	www.grandamerican.com /News/Article.asp?ID=3868 (630 words)

	The Adrenaline Vault Review of One Piece: Grand Battle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		One Piece Grand Battle for the Gamecube is a visually beautiful representation of a television show from 4KidsTV, and as ports from TV show to game go, this one seems to have worked out quite well.
		The Story Mode being the single player, even the hardest setting is composed of a total of five battles, and at the end, the player is rewarded with a series of unlocks, including characters, sound galleries, art, and et cetera.
		Even being my age, I could see a lot of fun to be had playing it, and can only imagine that fans of the show will love it, and those new to the story but not the genre in that age group will find it a welcome addition to their gaming repertoire.
	www.avault.com /consoles/reviews/gc/print_review.asp?game=onepiece (2817 words)

	Historic Preservation of American Civil War Battlefields
		The river batteries at Grand Gulf were the southernmost leg of the Vicksburg defenses.
		Grant tried to land his army at Grand Gulf but was driven off by the Confederate batteries.
		After the Battle of Port Gibson, Grand Gulf became Grant's base of operations.
	www.civilwar.org /CWDT/CWDTBrowse.php?siteID=479 (110 words)

	Mauritius
		Port Louis ; the Capital City mixing the new with old times - Stop by the old oriental market or at one of the jewellery shop at the new waterfront.
		As the Island is a multi ethnic society with several religions believes, the various calibrations form part of the many events through out the year.
		After an initial defeat at the Battle of Vieux Grand Port, the Brits landed at Cap Malheureux (Cap bad luck) on the northern coast and took the island.
	www.maurisun.com /mauritius.htm (1101 words)

	mauritius history introduction_going to the discovery
		In 1598, the Dutch on their way to the East fortuitously landed at Vieux Grand Port, in the south east of the island, and named it after their Prince “ Mauritius Van Nassau ”, the younger son of Guillaume de Nassau, Prince Orange and Stadholder of Holland.
		Under the French, colonisation was successful because they were prepared to settle and develop the infrastructure, agriculture and economy and use it as a trading post rather than just a port of call.
		Finally in 1810 the British moved in and took over the island six months after having been vanquished by the same French during the naval battle of Vieux Grand Port.
	mauritius.voyaz.com /history_alta.htm (522 words)

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