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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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gunsandposes: The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein. (Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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The Fort Kept Changing Hands — June 17, 1940. On this day in history, the British Army’s 11th Hussars captured the Italian-held Fort Capuzzo in Libya. A few days later, the Italians retook the fortress in a counterattack. In December 1940, the Allies regained the fort during Operation Compass. Then Rommel-led Axis forces took it back in April 1941. Then again in May, Fort Capuzzo briefly changed hands during Operation Brevity but remained under German-Italian control following the battle. In November 1941, forces of New Zealand recaptured the fort during Operation Crusader. Yet again, Axis forces retook the fort after the Battle of Gazala. It finally (FINALLY!) came under Allied possession in the aftermath of the Second Battle of El Alamein.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

lokavinr: Berchtesgaden, Bayern. A national park that sits on the German-Austrian border, this region seems to get its name from a word meaning “Perchta’s residence.” Perchta is an alpine Goddess/folkloric figure linked to the winter and characterized by both her stunningly beautiful and monstrous features. She is still honored today in the Perchtenlauf festivals found across the Alps during late December and early January. It is possible that Berchtesgaden was thus named because one of its mountains (die Schlafende Hexe) is thought to resemble a sleeping witch. However, after visiting this place I can see why such overpowering mountains, blue  waters, and majestic glaciers may in fact be the residence of such a Goddess. (mine)
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lokavinr:

Berchtesgaden, Bayern.

A national park that sits on the German-Austrian border, this region seems to get its name from a word meaning “Perchta’s residence.” Perchta is an alpine Goddess/folkloric figure linked to the winter and characterized by both her stunningly beautiful and monstrous features. She is still honored today in the Perchtenlauf festivals found across the Alps during late December and early January. It is possible that Berchtesgaden was thus named because one of its mountains (die Schlafende Hexe) is thought to resemble a sleeping witch. However, after visiting this place I can see why such overpowering mountains, blue  waters, and majestic glaciers may in fact be the residence of such a Goddess.

(mine)

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