Tragedies and Triumphs Chapters

When horrific things happen, how a person responds can make a difference in the rest of one's life. In this collection, learn how some individuals triumphed in the face of unspeakable tragedies.

With the sinking of the U-559, the British gain the information they need to finally break the Enigma Machine's code.

As Ukrainians starve, the Soviet government covers-up the disaster occurring in Ukraine by selling more and more grain to other countries.

The Bolsheviks change their sharing policies to taking policies not long after consolidating their power.

Learn about Umbria and Tuscany, the regions in the center of Italy.

KLM 4805 requests and starts the take-off process without clearance.

Vasily Zaitsev is one of the Soviet snipers who helps the Russians overcome the Germans.

Due to sharp peaks, steep inclines, unsafe crevasses, and avalanches, K2 is not the setting for Vertical Limit.

While in the asylum, van Gogh paints his surroundings, producing several of his most-beloved works.

Read a poem about the life of Waleed Shaalan, a 32 year-old first year PhD student in Civil Engineering.

After three tough fights with Arturo Gatti, Micky retires from the ring.

In a 2003 outbreak, SARS appears similar to the Spanish flu, but is not the same. The Spanish flu first appears to be swine virus from China.

The Japanese attack West Loch at Pearl Harbor and destroy US military and equipment bound for the battle of Saipan.

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