Word: abruptly
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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Toland's account of the internal politics and external maneuverings of prewar Japan is intricate and intriguing, though his discussion of the underlying cultural and social fabric seems sketchy and abrupt. His narrative of military action during the war covers familiar ground. But his talks with Japanese survivors produced chilling combat vignettes as seen from the other side...
...abrupt demise of President Nasser dealt a resounding blow to further efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis. Amid all the tributes paid to this great man were traces of foreboding among the political leaders of the world. The absence of a powerful representative for the Arab nations can only aggravate the already explosive atmosphere in the contiguous region of the Suez. All too often the death of the great statesman produces a plethora of regret not accompanied by equally sincere actions and efforts...
...promises of protection to the puppet regimes through which it manipulates internal politics in countries of the Third World. An American withdrawal would confirm this paramount lesson of Vietnam, and it is thus understandable that President Nixon and his advisors have "ruled out" the possibility of an abrupt, immediate withdrawal...
...however, the prospects may not be quite as grim as they appear to be on paper. Much of the Crimson's problem lies in its abrupt shift to a new offensive system, and its need to use more sophomores in critical positions than it has ever used before. The talent is there, but it is inexperienced, and the depth is questionable. If the Crimson can avoid injuries, if Yovicsin can come up with a steady quarterback, and if the transition can be made to a system oriented toward passing, the relative ease of the Crimson's first three games...
...thing, there was the chance that the Russians and Egyptians had moved the highly mobile SA3 missiles from one point to another within the cease-fire zone without actually introducing new weapons. Another possible explanation was the abrupt timing of the truce. When U.S. Ambassador to Israel Walworth Barbour called on Dayan at noon on Friday, Aug. 7, the American diplomat suggested that the truce begin at midnight Saturday. Replied Dayan: "Let's make it now." Egypt and Russia reluctantly agreed to stop the shooting at midnight on Friday. Dayan was well aware of large-scale movements then...