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	Battle of Derna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Derna was a decisive victory of a combined army of U.S. Marines, Greeks, Turks and Arabs over the forces of the Barbary coast nation of Tripoli during the First Barbary War.
		Their objective was the port city of Derna, the capitol of the province of Cyrenaica.
		Yusuf was aware of the attack on Derna and had sent reinforcements to the city.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Derna (739 words)

	Derna
		Derna, a coastal town in the Libyan region of Cyrenaica, was the site of the third major action fought by Australian troops during the Second World War.
		Derna lies at the mouth of a large wadi that stretches inland for almost twenty kilometres and is in places over 1.5 kilometres wide and over 200 metres deep.
		Derna was entered, without opposition, by a patrol from the 2/11th Battalion on the morning of 29 January.
	www.awm.gov.au /units/place_1317.asp (309 words)

	TheForce.Net - Comics - Fan Comics - The Hidden Wars - Characters of Kalandar - Derna Lyffordyn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Derna's family had claimed for themselves one of the biggest and most ancient palaces in the region, the one marked in archeological maps with the name of Mandalore Castle, thus called because of the sculptures on the inside walls that seem to recall nomadic warriors coming from the Harkul system more than 4000 years ago.
		Derna and Dek were to meet in the Temple of War, a stone structure half-buried in the ground far from the body of the main palace.
		Derna is a young woman barely beyond her twenties, ebony fl hair and deep blue eyes that shine of a feeble purple light from time to time.
	www.theforce.net /comics/fancomics/thw/kalandar/derna.asp (1131 words)

	DERNA - LoveToKnow Article on DERNA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In I8o5 the government of the United States, having a quarrel with the dey of Tripoli on account of piracies committed on American shipping, landed a force to co-operate in the attack on Derna then being made by Sidi Ahmet, an elder brother of the dey.
		This force, commanded by William Eaton (q.v.), built a fort, whose ruins and rusty guns are still to be seen, and began to improve the harbour; but its work quickly came to an end with the conclusion of peace.
		After 1835 Derna passed under direct Ottoman control, and subsequently served as the point whence the sultan exerted a precarious but increasing control over eastern Cyrenaica and Marmarica.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DE/DERNA.htm (411 words)

	Darnah - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The city of Darnah is the location of the historical city of Derna.
		Derna was the capitol of the province of Cyrenaica which was one of the wealthiest provinces in the Barbary States.
		Derna was the location of the 1805 Battle of Derna in which General William Eaton marched 500 miles across the Libyan Desert and captured the city during the First Barbary War.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derna (114 words)

	Episode 2.15: Cause & Effect
		Derna was walking down the corridor minding her own business.
		Derna collapsed onto the ground, and a strange white cloud came out of her and went into the man. Then he disappeared.
		Derna was still lying on the ground, her hair had turned white.
	www.fifthvoyager.net /fv2-15.htm (5890 words)

	USS Albany
		During the preceding months, she had made several voyages to Egypt in support of Consul Eaton's efforts to raise a force of men to take Derna in conjunction with the deposed, but rightful, pasha.
		After a march of over 600 miles across the desert in what is now known as Libya, the polyglot army-there were only 10 Americans in the whole force-arrived at Derna on 25 A nil 1805.
		By 4:00 that afternoon, the entire town had fallen to Eaton's army, and the enemy fled to the hinterland.
	www.multied.com /Navy/Brigatines/Argus.html (1270 words)

	Statement from Capt Lascaris
		The officers were segregated from the men; the officers being put into a square fort known as the RIDOTTA TARANTO which was on the top of a small sand hill overlooking the sea.
		We stayed there until approximately 1200 hours on the 17 September 1942 when we were removed from this fort and taken on lorries to the DERNA Aerodrome from where we were flown to LECCE.
		Whilst at DERNA all the officer prisoners suspected the presence of a "stool pigeon".
	stephen-stratford.co.uk /captlascaris.htm (305 words)

	Snow Campbell
		As soon as the message was received we set off for Derna over some of the roughest tracks imaginable and our radio van could not make it and fell over a cliff and all my personal belongings were lost.
		They received this information from a Lysander plane from Derna who dropped a message to that effect and to return immediately but by the time they caught up with us, it was too late; so we had to return via the desert track.
		Sent to Derna drome and while waiting for a plane, Hitler himself with all his doting followers arrived on an inspection of the glorious fighters for the cause.
	www.3squadron.org.au /subpages/campbellstory2.htm (3738 words)

	Battle of Derna -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Their objective was the port city of (Click link for more info and facts about Derna) Derna, the capitol of the province of (Click link for more info and facts about Cyrenaica) Cyrenaica.
		While this attack was going on, Gen. Eaton stormed the (A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack) castle at Derna.
		The battle was the decisive action of the (Click link for more info and facts about First Barbary War) First Barbary War, although Eaton was angered by what he called a 'sell-out' between Consul Lear and the (The governor of a district or province in the Ottoman Empire) bey.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/battle_of_derna.htm (924 words)

	Panzer Abwehr: After Derna fell
		After Derna fell, the Libyans started looting the Italian settlement.
		While a direct attack on Derna would be difficult, outflanking would succeed
		The attack on the airfield, near Derna, was the 2/11 Battalion's first combat experience
	panzer-abwehr.blogspot.com /2005/08/after-derna-fell.html (188 words)

	Planet of the Dinosaurs (1978) - The Bad Movie Report
		Derna and Mike bring up the rear as the party crosses through some swamp; the secretary is being understandably reticent about walking in water, seeing what happened the last time a woman and some water intersected.
		The next morning, our heroes are surprised to wake up and discover an Apatosaurus grazing nearby (actually, it is a Brontosaurus, as back in 1978 there were still such things as Brontosaurs) - it is theorized that since the planet's environment is so similar to Earth's, a sort of parallel evolution is taking place.
		That night, the T Rex smashes through their flimsy excuse for a barricade; everybody scatters except Derna, who goes back for the last laser and winds up dino kibble - presumably taking the laser with her, because we never see the useless thing again.
	www.stomptokyo.com /badmoviereport/reviews/P/dinoplanet.html (2201 words)

	Derna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The city of Derna, also spelled Derne, was the historic capitol of the Libyan province of Cyrenaica.
		This was the culminating action of the First Barbary War.
		The present city of Darnah, Libya is on the location of Derna.
	www.usedaudiparts.com /search.php?title=Derna (103 words)

	'To the Shores of Tripoli': Presley Neville O'Bannon -- The Wild Geese Today
		The city was Derna, on "the shores of Tripoli," and the Marine hero of the day was Lt. Presley Neville O'Bannon, of Virginia.
		The young officer was given command of one Navy midshipman and seven Marines and assigned the daunting task of accompanying Eaton and Hamet and their motley force on the perilous five-hundred-plus mile trek from Alexandria to Derna.
		His defiant reply was, "My head or yours." Shortly after this, the attacking force was bolstered by the arrival of the USS Argus, USS Hornet, and USS Nautilus in the harbor.
	www.thewildgeese.com /pages/obannonp.html (1584 words)

	Happy Holidays! from Derna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		solo private Ob/Gyn practice (Derna M. DeMaggio, MD, P.C. She started the solo practice after feeling that the practice that she CO-founded almost ten years ago was becoming too big and busy.
		In addition to taking care of her patients, leasing new office space, ordering medical supplies, incorporating, hiring and managing staff, computer systems, medical records, legal and accounting matters, insurance, banking and the list of to-do's goes on from there!
		Derna enjoys a few vacations and days off, and enjoys spending them with her family.
	xmas.wonk.com /derna.html (234 words)

	Argus
		During the preceding months, she had made severalvoyages to Egypt in support of Consul Eaton's efforts to raise a force of men to take Derna in conjunction with the deposed, but rightful, pasha.
		After a march of over 600 miles across the desert in what is now known as Libya, the polyglot army—there were only 10 Americans in the whole force—arrived at Derna on 25 April 1805.
		On 11 June, orders arrived to evacuate Derna as negotiations had been concluded.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/a11/argus-i.htm (1276 words)

	Adventures of Libya: Derna
		The day Libya really opens up for Western tourism, Derna will be high up on anyone's list.
		A traditional centre, which will survive because the locals are themselves working preserving their cultural inheritance.
		The museum of Derna deserves your visit, as it has reconstructions of traditional homes and rooms.
	www.i-cias.com /libya/derna.htm (165 words)

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		After a march of over 600 miles across the desert in what is now known as Libya, the polyglot army-there were only 10 Americans in the whole force-arrived at Derna on 25 April 1805.
		The capture of Derna has been immortalized in the words of the Mariners Hymn, ".
		When the Tripolitans finally assaulted the town on 13 May, ARGUS joined in the fray and enabled the defensive forces narrowly to beat back the charging enemy troops.
	www.ibiblio.org /pub/academic/history/marshall/military/USN/misc/argus.txt (1212 words)

	Werk Nr. 103
		March 26th 1942 made a flight from Syrakus to Derna with landing at Derna at 14:30, pilot was Feldwebel Lange.
		March 28th 1942 made a flight from Derna to Suda with take-off from Derna at 15:50 and landing at Suda at 17:31.
		Take-off with pilot Feldwebel Wilhelm Sommer and among the crew bordmechaniker Moller at 14:53 from Suda.
	www.dornier24.com /pages/production/103.html (884 words)

	Adventures of Libya: Derna
		And something as rare in Libya as a waterfall is just 8 km south of Derna.
		And all of this come with tranquility, and the town centre alone is reason to stay here for a couple of days, with the covered suq, and the small cafés and restaurants.
		Good bus connections, but all buses pass through Derna, and they can be full.
	lexicorient.com /libya/derna.htm (165 words)

	For Whom The Bell Tolls Game Report
		The 2AC Mot Art III is sent to Derna to provide desperately needed support for the defenders.
		the 2nd Arm and 6th XX's hit Derna with RN gunfire support but to the great joy of the Axis and disgust of the Allies, the Italians are only pushed out of the town.
		In the exploitation phase, the 2nd Armour pushes past the Italians retreating from Derna to advance towards Barce.
	userpage.fu-berlin.de /~broszies/generalstab/archiv/witd01/witd01_06.html (564 words)

	Bo'ness - Historic Town on the River Forth, Jewel in the Crown of Falkirk
		Derna Simpson, a born and bred Bonessian, while searching for the Bo'ness Journal came across the web site and was kind enough to say "I have just discovered the wonderful Bo'ness website.
		Born and brought up in Bo'ness Derna went to Deanburn Primary and then Bo'ness Academy and from there moved on to University in Stirling.
		However, she packed her bags and moved south after finishing both English and Publishing degrees and has been working in London for the past five years.
	www.bo-ness.org.uk /html/news/derna.htm (363 words)

	DERNA desarrolla dos parques eólicos en Navarra, dentro de su Proyecto Sectorial. Actualidad de Navarra. Navactiva
		Este año, DERNA va a comenzar a desarrollar la segunda fase de su Parque Eólico de San Esteban y la instalación del nuevo parque de Uzkita en la localidad navarra de Leoz.
		DERNA puso en marcha en octubre de 1999 su primer parque eólico situado entre Añorbe, Tirapu y Olcoz.
		Gracias a esta empresa promotora, se prevé que Navarra cuente a finales de 2005 con tres parques eólicos de 142 turbinas eólicas que en un futuro abastecerán a numerosas localidades navarras.
	www.navactiva.com /web/es/act/noticias/2003/09/03/p18165.jsp (618 words)

	MECHILI & DERNA FALL
		Following the fall of Tobruk the main body of forces, with Wavells blessing, pushed on to Derna along the coast road while the 11th Hussars followed by the 7th armoured formations headed inland westwards to Mechili where the Babini Group, a 70 tank armoured brigade lay waiting.
		Meanwhile at Derna, fortified by the 60th Sabratha, 17th Pavia and 27th Brescia Divisions under Bergonzoli, the Italians once again were putting up a strong well planned resistance.
		This is no doubt largely due to the fact that Derna had not been subjected to bombing attacks immediately prior to the assault as was the case with Tobruk and Bardia.
	www.113squadron.com /id116.htm (2077 words)

	Derna prinicple
		So there has to be a way of encouraging an organic link between the problems as defined at the centre and the problems as experienced at the ground level.
		The Derna principle says that Delhi designs must be compatible with Ernakulam experiences.
		One of the ways of realising the Derna principle is decentralised planning.
	www.imdr.edu /faculty/derna_apb.htm (1185 words)

	Carolina Morning News on the Web \| Leisure Time - From the 'halls of Montezuma' to the sands of Desert Storm ... ...
		Accompanied by a few Greeks and artillerymen, O'Bannon launched his attack, captured a battery, planted the U.S. flag on its ramparts and turned the cannon on Derna.
		Thus, the small battle for Derna -- and Marines' actions in the battles of the Mexican War 40 years later -- are remembered when other, far larger battles are long forgotten.
		In 1864, a battalion of the Union's small force of Marines fought at the Civil War Battle of Honey Hill in what is now Jasper County.
	www.lowcountrynow.com /stories/110999/LEISmarines.shtml (904 words)

	Panzer Abwehr: A hill dominated the route out of Derna
		A hill dominated the route out of Derna
		An Italian rearguard had been in a dominating position to prevent a further advance from Derna.
		Colonel Mitchell ordered one company to lead an assault in the dark, and the others would advance behind them.
	panzer-abwehr.blogspot.com /2005/08/hill-dominated-route-out-of-derna.html (221 words)

	Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL): Derna Marie Burlini.(Obituaries)(Obituary)@ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Prayers for Derna Marie Burlini (nee Gasperini), 90, will begin at 9:15 a.m.
		Born July 15, 1914, in Chicago, she passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Oakton Pavillion, and went home to her lord and savior Jesus Christ.
		Derna resided in Chicago most of her life, then moved to Des Plaines where she was active in the Des Plaines Senior Center.
	highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:120377967&refid=ink_tptd_np (177 words)

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		The commandos were parked within 5 miles of the two Derna airfields at a point which would be the post-raid rendezvouz.
		But before this could be done, whilst passing through Derna itself, Brueckner stopped the truck near the cinema on the pretence that the engine was overheating and went to a nearby German guardroom or garage.
		For some reason the doctor became suspicious and on examination it turned out that he was not a German soldier but a Jew from Palestine (this is almost certainly one of the two Tiffen says was shot later by the Germans).
	www.alliedspecialforces.org /specialidentificationgrouplionsofjudahhistory1.htm (2626 words)

	EVOKEN \| Rockdetector
		Black Metal band EVOKEN have undergone a series of transformations since their inception.
		A switch to ASMODEUS came in 1993 with an accompanying demo but by 1996 the name EVOKEN was finally settled on.
		Derna also operates with ABAZAGORATH and has his own KROHM project, releasing the ‘Crown Of The Ancients’ album during 2000..
	www.rockdetector.com /artist,3071.sm (143 words)

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