ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BARRACKS
From French baraque, from Old Catalan barraca hut, of uncertain origin.
3 QUOTES WITH «BARRACKS»
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If I didn't forgive the people who took me into the barracks and beat me unconscious over a period of days during the period when the British state was indicted for inhuman and degrading treatment in 1971-72, or even the guys who shot me, if you don't forgive them, you end up with unnecessary baggage.
But the same thing was true in the army. You slept in a barracks with all kinds of people of every nationality, every trade, every character and quality you can imagine, and that was a good experience.
It may sound a bit like an army barracks, but the truth of the matter is: there must be some time laid aside for arranging, time for working on either a book or an article - I've written two articles in the last four months for the New York Times book review section.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARRACKS»
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The
Barracks: A History of Victoria/Collins
Barracks, Cork
This remarkable portrait of military life at Collins Barracks in Cork. from 1801 to the present, brings to life two centuries of Irish soldiering -- seen through the eyes of soldiers stationed there -- and is a compelling account of a way ...
Dan Harvey, Gerry White, 1997
The Barracks Thief is the story of three young paratroopers waiting to be shipped out to Vietnam.
Steamy, sensitive, and skillfully written page-turner was the first lesbian pulp--and a 4-million-copy bestseller.
The historic images in this book illustrate a rich history of Jefferson Barracks through some of its citizen soldiers--famous and not--and through the incidents that made it an American icon.
Sandie Grassino, Art Schuermann, 2011
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A Nation in
Barracks: Modern Germany, Military Conscription ...
This book investigates how conscription has contributed to instilling a strong sense of military commitment among the German public.
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United States Disciplinary
Barracks
On October 5, 2002, retreat was played for the last time in front of the eight-story castle inside the old USDB, and another era started with the occupation of a new modern correctional facility.
Carlisle Barracks was established by the British Army in 1757 to support operations against the French during the French and Indian War.
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Stanley
Barracks: Toronto's Military Legacy
In short, Stanley Barracks is the story of Toronto.
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Barracks and Brothels: Peacekeepers and Human Trafficking in ...
This timely report examines the links between internatinal peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo and the trafficking of women and girls following the deployments of those peacekeepers.
Sarah Elizabeth Mendelson, 2005
This book looks at the buildings themselves, from early times to the twentieth century, and describes the life that was led in the barracks by the soldiers (and sailors) and their wives.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARRACKS»
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Barracks Row Sports Shop to Close This Year | Hill Now
A Barracks Row sports retailer is set to shut down before the year's end, becoming the latest shop in a string of stores that have closed or are ... «Hill Now, Jul 15»
330 personnel currently based at Aiken Barracks in Dundalk | Talk of …
There are currently 330 personnel based at Aiken Barracks in Dundalk. That's according to Minister for Defence Simon Coveney, who was ... «Talk of the Town, Jul 15»
MSP honors Centreville Barracks PCO
CENTREVILLE — The Maryland State Police announced Police Communications Operator II Gary Swanner of the Centreville Barracks as the ... «The Star Democrat, Jul 15»
New Presidio of Monterey barracks complex contract awarded
Monterey >> A $56.3 million contract has been awarded for a new barracks complex to house Defense Language Institute students at the ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
Stenger says public hearings coming about expanding Jefferson …
St. Louis County government is planning public meetings later this summer about expanding Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, which has ... «St. Louis Public Radio, Jul 15»
Hawaii's Schofield Barracks extremely unlikely to close, Sen. Schatz …
The possibility of the U.S. Army eliminating nearly 20,000 soldier and civilian jobs from Hawaii's Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter is ... «Pacific Business News, Jul 15»
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $56 million contract for new …
With the planned addition of a new barracks, the Presidio's Defense ... has been awarded to build a new barracks at the Presidio of Monterey. «Monterey County Weekly, Jul 15»
SAS raises security concerns over Perth barracks housing plan
SAS troops have raised security concerns with Defence Minister Kevin Andrews over plans to build private housing next to their Perth barracks. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
The Barracks Row Fourth of July Parade, this Saturday at 10 am!
Marching groups start at the southernmost end of Barracks Row (8th Street SE at I street SE, north of the highway) and move north toward the ... «The Hillishome, Jun 15»
Emergency roadwork slowing traffic on Barracks Road and Emmet …
Traffic through the intersection of Barracks Road and Emmet Street will be tight this morning as work crews repair a waterline. Workers will be ... «The Daily Progress, Jun 15»
