Word: gulf
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...formidable chain of British possessions around our eastern coast.- (2) For the strategic value of Cuba to the U. S.- (x) A valuable outpost of defence.- (1) It has many excellent harbors.- (2) Our coast opposit has very few.- (x) Cuba commands many important lines of trade.- (1) Gulf of Mexico.- (2) Entire commerce passing through the Nicaragua canal.- (3) Commerce of the Mississippi valley...
...which gave Japan control of Corea. It will undoubtedly be reckoned among the decisive battles of the world. The next day the Japanese were victorious in the great naval battle at the mouth of the Yalu. This gave them control of the sea and opened the way to the Gulf of Pechili, as the battle at Ping Yan had cleared the approaches to Manchuria. These two battles practically decided the war. The Chinese were left with practically no navy at all. Without one they could offer little resistance...
...campaign from this on develops itself into an attack upon the stronghold of China in two lines - one through Manchuria to Monkden, and the other from some point on the Gulf of Pechili. Field Marshall Yamagala crossed the Yalu and defeated the Chinese at Kin Lieu Ching. His army then advanced a short distance into Manchuria, where the winter stopped their approach to Monkden...
There are about eight different kinds of tortoises native to New England, and besides these several species are sometimes brought from the south by the gulf stream. These attain the length of eight feet, and weigh 1000 pounds. The snapping turtle is well known in this neighborhood where they are quite common. Except when foraging for food, they remain under water, only coming to the surface about once in an hour to breathe. They are very persistent in attacking their prey, and when they have seized a fish, they will often allow themselves to be carried about for hours. They...
...first overt act between the two countries was the sinking of the Kowshing in the Prince Jerome Gulf July 25. Some hard fighting followed on shore around Asan, and the Chinese retreated to a position north of the capital. The Japanese army immediately took full possession of Seoul and the King's person. Shortly afterwards followed the Japanese-Corean treaty of alliance. The Chinese collected forces south of Ping Yan, and the Japanese marched upon them from three directions, and crushingly defeated them. This practically gave the Japanese control of Corea. This victory will undoubtedly be reckoned among the decisive...