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I have an indeep knowledge of European history, expecially Ancient, Roman and Medieval history. I focus my attention on military history as well; I have access to a university library with many ancient books.
Mainly through self study (other than my university studies in laws) I have acquired a good knowledge of the topic, which I enjoy further study.
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Hello, the 6 million figure is, sadly, accurate, even though there are always persons who, for various reasons, try to minimize or deny it alltogether. Not all 6 millions actually received a tattoo,
Hello, your helmet looks like a French cuirassier helmet, probably model 1836. On the left side, those two holes show where a plume holder was attached. This kind of helmet was (and still is, as part
Hello, during the years 1876-1902, Italy was involved mostly in colonial wars in Eritrea and Ethiopia, as well as an international mission in Crete (1898-1906) to train the local gendarmerie, and the
Hello, the uniform worn by your great grandfather is the dress uniform of an infantry regiment during the period 1876-1902. Inscribed inside the star on front of the hat there should be the regiment's
Hello, I agree with you, these epaulettes (shoulder pieces) look Russian, as shown by the monogram N II (Nicholas II) and the imperial crown. According the the regulations on uniforms issued in 1807
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