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For the new German Divisions - twelve of them by next year - come under the direct command of N.A.T.O as part of the defense of Western Europe. What sort of an army is Germany rasing today? Look at Life sent it's cameras to Germany to find out. They concentrated on the mountain troops, for a great part of central Europe is mountinous and needs to be defended. Here, in scenes which now appear on the screen for the first time, is an idea of the thoroughness and variety of the training which the Germans are giving to their young conscripts, to turn them into mountaineers as well as soldiers. Here, too, are scenes of joint manouvers with other N.A.T.O forces. British and Germain Tank Commanders combine in an operation which links, somewhat ironically, the heirs of the Desert Rats with those of the Afrika Korps. In the words of the commentary "No one suggests this work is particularly noble. But few doubt that it's necessary"
This film was first broadcast: 1960
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to learn from the past and not repeat past mistakes?
History repeats itself because we keep making similar mistakes over and again. We don't learn from our mistakes. We don't change. We get complacent. We settle in mediocrity.
The same old stories are what repeat history. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. That we cannot do anything to affect them.
This is a way to stop us from thinking critically. From questioning authority. By challenging assumptions. When we do not question, we stagnate. When we don't learn, we stagnate. When we stagnate we make the same mistakes again and again.
However, history does not repeat itself because we keep making the same mistakes. History repeats itself because we refuse to learn from our mistakes and instead continue to make the same ones over and over.
You can break the cycle of history repetition by changing how you look at the world and yourself, by understanding that nothing is set in stone. Nothing is unchangeable. All things are subject to constant change.
The key to breaking the cycle is to embrace uncertainty. Accepting that things may go wrong. To accept the possibility of failure. Accept that failure is possible.
Accept that you may never achieve your goals. You can accept this, but you must continue to strive for improvement.
It's impossible to move forward if you hold onto the past. You can't move forward if your beliefs are fixed.
To achieve freedom, you must be open to change. If you want to progress, you have to give up control.
What lessons can history teach us?
These are the three most important lessons that history has taught us. The first is that you have to do it yourself if you want to change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. Third, when you change the future, you have to make it better.
First, there are two ways to make the world better. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. When you fight for it, you focus on winning and lose sight of why you started fighting in the first place.
While you cannot control their reactions to your ideas or how they present them, you can influence how they are presented. If you try to convince someone, you will fail. But if you set out to inspire someone to action, you'll succeed.
Great movements were born out of an idea that was realized and then taken action. No matter whether you are creating change, or reacting to it. Here are three ways you can make your mark: Be clear about the things you want, be honest with where you came from, be courageous enough to go where no other person has gone before, and be clear about who you are.
The second lesson we learn is that everyone has the option to choose. We have two options: we can wait for life to happen to you or we can make it happen. This means that it is up to us to decide how we want our lives to be. Is it better to decide what kind of life we want or wait for someone else? Or, do we want control of our destiny and take control?
I think we're living a golden time right now. We have more opportunities than ever before which is creating excitement. It's exciting to see people feel empowered to shape their future.
This creates a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.
Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could sit back and hope someone gives you a gift certificate to Home Depot. You could also think about what you would love to do. Find a job that will allow you to do it. Next, apply for financing.
Let's pretend you want to travel all over the globe. Perhaps you are asking, "Where do i want to go?" Next, you might start saving money, looking up countries online, and talking to your friends. Then, you book a trip.
Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. In that case, you'd probably end up doing one of those things anyway. Asking yourself these questions will increase your chances of getting the results you desire. It may seem silly, but it works.
The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. This is because it's simple. Your choices influence who you are and what you become.
So the trick is to use history as a guide, to learn from others' mistakes and successes, and keep improving until you succeed.
If you don't believe you have something to offer the world, you're already behind. You have to believe that you're better than you thought you were.
You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small and move on. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What have you failed at? What were your successes? How did you overcome your obstacles?
You are the only person who can limit what you can do. No matter what others say, you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to.
Benjamin Franklin wrote, "Nothing works unless you do."
What can Abraham Lincoln teach us?
Abraham Lincoln said, "I am slow to learn; very quick to forget."
He knew how important it was to keep learning because he understood that there would come a time when he would need to unlearn old habits and embrace new ones.
The same holds true for our businesses. We will hit roadblocks sometimes, and get stuck in unproductive ruts no matter how many times we plan for our success.
It is crucial to continue to learn and grow. If we are to achieve the pinnacle, we must keep learning.
Lincoln was a good example of the right attitude. Lincoln understood that he could be more efficient in his business but that he couldn't quit learning.
There are two types entrepreneur. Two types of entrepreneurs exist: those who stay busy and those with smart ideas.
People who are always busy work solely to grow their businesses. They focus on customer service and marketing strategies.
While they may feel they have accomplished something worthwhile, many times they don't. These entrepreneurs will not achieve sustainable growth unless they are focused on becoming smarter.
What separates successful entrepreneurs from average ones? The ability to adapt quickly and to change circumstances.
Successful entrepreneurs are always looking for ways to improve the products and services they offer when faced with difficulties.
The average businessperson, however, will continue to use outdated methods that don't work. They don't want to change until the business goes under.
To succeed, you must master both the art of adaptation and self-reflection.
Who was the original person to have said that historical people don't learn.
Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.
It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.
It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.
As long you keep making adjustments, you'll eventually see the reason you made them.
You may even find that you could do it better the second time.
However, that doesn't mean you should not try again. That means you've learnt a lot.
You may not be able to avoid making mistakes, but you can certainly minimize them. That is what will make the difference in success or failure.
It all starts with acknowledging your mistakes. Take a step back and look at your mistakes objectively. Then ask yourself, "What did you learn?"
When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They are learning opportunities.
Thomas Edison had to go through the exact same thing. He failed numerous times before finally inventing light bulbs.
He didn't let his failures discourage him. He used every failure as an opportunity to improve the design.
He invented the best form of lighting that is popular today.
So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. These are your opportunities to learn.
And then try again.
Statistics
- The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
- For example, your chance of survival might go from 10% to 30% in some zones. (lifehacker.com)
- According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
- But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
- According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
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The Suez Canal Changed the World
Ferdinand de Lesseps designed the Suez Canal to connect Europe to Asia in 1869. To do so, he needed to build a canal across the Isthmus of Suez (the narrowest point), allowing ships from Europe to reach India and China. This involved the construction of several locks, dams and tunnels. He went to Egypt many times to negotiate with Khedive Ismail Pasha for financing the project. But, upon his return to France, it was discovered that Napoleon III has been overthrown and the Second Empire has taken over, with no interest in such a large-scale project. It took him three more years before the French government approved funding the project. After the British lost the Battle of Omdurman in Sudan War 1859, they signed a Treaty allowing them to access the Red Sea via Suez Canal. The canal opened in 1869.
The project opened up trade routes to increase international commerce and helped many countries develop around the world, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Japan and South Africa.
The Suez Canal also allowed people to travel faster than ever before. It used to take weeks and months to cross Isthmian Peninsula. But now it takes only days. People could now visit Paris, London, Rome and Constantinople without needing to travel long distances by sea and brave storms. The Suez Canal cut the distance between North America to Europe by nearly 3000 miles. This made it easier to move back and foreward. These benefits made the Suez Canal one the most important transportation projects.
Unfortunately, the Suez Canal created problems for the Ottoman Empire by dividing it into two parts. This eventually led to the First World War. During World War I, the British used Suez Canal to attack Germany. However, the Germans used their version of Suez Canal against Britain. After the end of the war, the Suez Canal came under Egyptian control, although the British still controlled the land on either side of it.
After the Second World War, both sides continued to trade through the Suez Canal until the Arab-Israeli War in 1948. Both sides were reluctant to take action against the other at first because they feared that one side might use force. Israel finally captured the Sinai Peninsula from Egypt in 1967. After that, the Suez Canal was shut to all shipping except military vessels. The Suez Canal was closed to civilian traffic for four more years after being shut down by Egypt's military forces. President Sadat eventually reopened it in 1973.
