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Ireland’s Wars: The League Of Nations

Posted on Feb 22, 2022 by NFB

With the establishment of the Irish Free State as a recognised entity that had control over most of its own government and external affairs, an Irish government now had the opportunity to take part in international relations on a formal … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Thirteen (Group D, C)

Posted on Jun 25, 2014 by NFB

Italy 0 – 1 Uruguay A bad tempered and tense encounter between two of the bigger names in international football, that casts a rather dour pale over much of the tournament. It was a game of bad tackles, diving, whinging … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Eight (Group C, D)

Posted on Jun 20, 2014 by NFB

Columbia 2 – 1 Cote d’Ivoire A more open and entertaining game than I was expecting, given that both teams won their opening encounter and could have subsisted with a point. Columbia at the very least were not interested in … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Three (Group C, D)

Posted on Jun 15, 2014 by NFB

Columbia 3 – 0 Greece The Greeks came into this game with such an immense reputation for defensive football, an ethos they have consistently relied on since their surprise Euro 2004 win. But it only took a few minutes for … Continue reading →

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Review: Godzilla

Posted on May 23, 2014 by NFB

Godzilla Trailer Expectation is important when it comes to judging anything and film is no exception. So when you hear about a Godzilla film, another one, in the works, you have to make sure that those expectations are fair and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wind Rises

Posted on Apr 25, 2014 by NFB

The Wind Rises Trailer The truth is I’ve never been a gigantic fan of Studio Ghibli productions, though I can say I’ve given them more than their fair share of chances to impress me. I tend to find them rather … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wolverine

Posted on Aug 16, 2013 by NFB

Spoilers Trailer The X-Men franchise is a funny one alright. Fully six movies now, with a seventh to come next year, which is rare enough for any franchise. But even rarer, is that they’ve managed to keep a consistent level … Continue reading →

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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Tsushima

Posted on May 18, 2011 by NFB

It’s pronounced “Sue-She-Ma”. Name: The Battle of Tsushima, also known as the Battle of Tsushima Strait, or the Sea of Japan Naval Battle. The War: Russo-Japanese War When: 27-28th May 1905 Where: The Straits of Tsushima, between Japan and Korea. … Continue reading →

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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Pearl Harbor

Posted on Dec 5, 2010 by NFB

A day of infamy that made the victim a superpower. Name: The Attack on Pearl Harbor (Also known as the Raid on or Battle of Pearl Harbor). The War: World War II When: 7 December 1941 Where: Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, … Continue reading →

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The Korean Tinderbox

Posted on Nov 30, 2010 by NFB

This might be as close to a resumption of the Korean War as there has ever been. Over the last few years, between missile tests and the Cheonan sinking, I’ve wondered just how much the South was willing to take … Continue reading →

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