ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ARMISTICE
From New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma arms + sistere to stop, stand still.
2 QUOTES WITH «ARMISTICE»
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armistice.
In 1953, after the armistice ending the Korean War, South Korea lay in ruins. President Eisenhower was eager to put an end to hostilities that had left his predecessor deeply unpopular, and the war ended in an uneasy stalemate.
When the armistice was declared American forces had fought their way to Sedan.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARMISTICE»
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armistice in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
armistice and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Set against a backdrop of London in the aftermath of the Great War, a time of upheaval, grief and wanton escapism, this is not just an inspirational book about what it means to be a hero, but also a breathtaking love story.
The five armistices arranged in the fall of 1918 determined the course of diplomatic events for many subsequent years. The armistice with Germany, the most important of the five, was really a peace treaty in miniature.
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Austerity Motoring: From
Armistice to the Mid-Fifties
After Armistice the motor industry built cars for export and new vehicles were largely, unavailable for the home market.
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Jerusalem Divided: The
Armistice Regime, 1947-1967
Jerusalem was one of the most complicated, value- and emotion-laden, fronts during the 1948-49 Israeli War of Independence.
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Armistice Day: Crime, War and Conflict
Learn about Armistice Day with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Armistice Day is a day put aside to commemorate the ceasefire which effectively ended the "Great War", as World War One was previously known.
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World War I -
Armistice Day: 11th November 1918
This series provides a quick-read introduction to key events in history, exploring what happened on the day and the background and consequences of the event. This volume looks at Armistice Day in World War I.
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After the
Armistice Ball
Before long, though, the puzzle of what really happened to the Duffy diamonds after the Armistice Ball has been swept aside by a sudden, unexpected death in a lonely seaside cottage in Galloway.
Explains the armistice of 1918 ending World War I and the reasons why Germany agreed to its harsh terms, and examines the social, political, and economic consequences of the war in Europe, Britain, and Russia.
Reg G. Grant, R. G. Grant, 2001
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Amiens to the
Armistice: The BEF in the Hundred Days' ...
A study of the '100 Days' campaign of the British Expeditionary Force, from 8 August to 11 November 1918.
J. P. Harris, Niall Barr, 1998
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Into the twenties: the United States from
armistice to normalcy
Inspects the impact of post-World War I demobilization on the U.S. economy, social structure, and government as well as on the psychological response of Americans to peace
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARMISTICE»
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armistice is used in the context of the following news items.
British jihadi who stabbed football fan in the head 'killed in airstrike …
Aziz had been a member of the notorious Muslim Against Crusades group, which burnt poppies on Armistice Day five years ago. The US ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Widow of ex-South Korean leader who favored reconciliation with …
The two Koreas remain in a technical state of war since their three-year war in the early 1950s ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EDT
... they give their agreement to a concert at the border village of Panmunjom, where an armistice ended the three-year Korean War in 1953. «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
Giant PA Egg Smuggling Ring Busted
The smugglers would bring the eggs over the 1949 Armistice line and sell them to food retail chains and cafes selling to Israeli citizens, in a ... «Arutz Sheva, Jul 15»
The time when the government tried to feed everybody
Within six months of Armistice Day, 120 of the kitchens had closed. Evans believes the national kitchen movement has been too easily ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
Somme museum explores legacy of pioneering Great War plastic …
... la dé(re)figuration can be seen at L'Historial de la Grande Guerre/ Museum of the Great War in Péronne until November 11th 2015 (Armistice ... «Centenary News, Jul 15»
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Armistice Capital Llc had the largest stake with ownership of 130,000 shares as of Q1 2015 for 0.63% of the equity exposure. Perceptive ... «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
The Second Battle of Trafalgar:
The air of the Middle East is full of rumors about an ongoing secret effort to forge an Israel-Hamas armistice, even a kind of alliance. «Al-Jazeerah.info, Jul 15»
Book review: Jeremy Hutchinson's cases of history in the making
He went to one of the most extravagant armistice parties thrown by the family friend and art historian Monty Shearman, at the Adelphi Hotel. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
It is only the children of the Great War who are alive to reveal the tale …
Hostilities ended in 1918, but the actual fighting gave way to a different, more low-key conflict for which there could be no Armistice. “My interest ... «Southend Standard, Jul 15»
