Iwo Jima - although not strictly a stepping stone it gave the US an airbase that was reasonably far forward and at the same time deprived the Japanese of an airbase allowing bombing raids on mainland Japan to proceed with less interference.
The ancient Egypt workers were paid in products, such was grain becuase gold and metal would be scarce if they were all paid with gold.
Byzantine citizens considered themselves Romans - find out why. In this empire, the rites, beliefs, & theology of traditional Christianity was fashioned. Sign Up For Newsletters. View Events. World-leading scholars. Independent fellowship.
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry (also known as John Brown's raid or The raid on Harpers Ferry) was an effort by white abolitionist John Brown to start an armed slave revolt in 1859. He attacked and captured the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.
