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	Military history of the United Kingdom during World War II - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		During the Phoney War, the RAF carried out small bombing raids and a large number of propaganda leaflet raids (codenamed "Nickels") and the Royal Navy imposed a blockade on Germany.
		The United Kingdom and her Empire were left to stand alone.
		For the fortitude and courage of the Maltese during the siege, Malta was awarded the George Cross.
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		The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with a queen and a Parliament that has two houses: the House of Lords, with 574 life peers, 92 hereditary peers, and 26 bishops; and the House of Commons, which has 651 popularly elected members.
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		The United Kingdom is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and is one of NATO's major European maritime, air, and land powers; it ranks third among NATO countries in total defense expenditure.
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	The Principality of Sealand
		During World War II, the United Kingdom decided to establish a number of military bases, the purpose of which was to defend England against German air raids.
		Units of the navy entered the territorial waters claimed by Roy of Sealand.
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		This course is required of every student majoring in history and is to demonstrate the research, writing, and analytical skills of the graduating senior.
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		The earliest concrete plan for the formation of a new world organization was begun under the aegis of the U.S. State Department late in 1939.
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	Category:Military history of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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	Amazon.com: The Second World War (Six Volume Boxed Set): Books: Winston S. Churchill,John Keegan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Japanese military still held strong positions in the Pacific theater, and Rommel's tank corps were on the offensive in Africa.
		Churchill's six-volume history of World War II -- the definitive work, remarkable both for its sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, universally acknowledged as a magnificent historical reconstruction and an enduring work of literature.
		As a once and future Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (he was defeated in 1945) Churchill's easy access to documents, world leaders and generals made him uniquely suited to this ambitious task.
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	This Month In History: September (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Three National Guard air units - the 107th, Michigan; the 109th, Minnesota; and the 153rd, Mississippi - set up operations in the United Kingdom during World War II.
		The 150th TFG, New Mexico, was the first ANG unit to receive brand new A-7D aircraft direct from the factory.
		A provisional unit of ANG volunteers and C-130s bedded down at Al Anin in the United Arab Emirates for Operation Desert Shield.
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