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  2. Resource war - Wikipedia

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    One of the most prolific examples of resource war in history is the conflict over Chincha Island guano in the late 19th century. The Chincha Islands of Peru are situated off of the southern coast of Peru, where many seabirds were known to roost and prey on fish brought there by the currents of the Pacific Ocean . [ 3 ]

  3. List of military strategies and concepts - Wikipedia

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    Air supremacy – A degree of air superiority where a side holds complete control of air power over opposing forces. Control of the air is the aerial equivalent of Command of the sea. Attrition warfare – A strategy of wearing down the enemy to the point of collapse through continuous loss of personnel and material. Used to defeat enemies with ...

  4. Principles of war - Wikipedia

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    Offensive Action – Offensive action is the practical way in which a commander seeks to gain advantage, sustain momentum and seize the initiative. Security – Security is the provision and maintenance of an operating environment that affords the necessary freedom of action, when and where required, to achieve objectives.

  5. List of established military terms - Wikipedia

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    Adrift: Loose and out of control. Typically applied to a ship or vessel that has lost power and is unable to control its movement. [11] Aft: Any part of the ship closer to the stern than you currently are. [11] All Hands: The entire ship's crew to include all officers and enlisted. [11] Aye, Aye: Response acknowledging and understanding a ...

  6. Election 2024: Republicans seize control of the U.S. Senate

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    Republicans seize control of the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, Democrats are looking to seize control of the U.S. House of Representatives from the GOP.

  7. Rebels seize control of Syria; Assad reported to have fled ...

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    The insurgents' sweep into power concludes an astonishing Turkish-backed offensive that saw them overturn a years-long stalemate to overrun major cities in less than two weeks and end the half ...

  8. List of coups and coup attempts - Wikipedia

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    20 July plot in Germany: Part of Operation Valkyrie, the German resistance and German Reserve Army attempted to kill Adolf Hitler and seize control of the Third Reich in order to negotiate peace with the Allies. The coup failed after it was found Hitler did not die in the bomb blast, and the Reserve Army began to refuse to take orders from the ...

  9. Democrats seek to seize control of deadlocked Michigan House ...

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    Democratic lawmakers are hoping to win back a majority in the deadlocked Michigan House and regain control of the state government in two special elections on Tuesday. Democrat Mai Xiong is taking ...