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Brémule, battle of
A Dictionary of British History
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Brémule, battle of, 1119. Fought on 20 August between Henry I and Louis VI of France. Louis invaded Normandy and was keen to bring Henry to battle. He launched poorly controlled cavalry attacks against the English and Norman household troops. Henry himself received some blows on his helmet, but the French were beaten off and fled in disorder.
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MULE DEAR/ Owners adore their versatile beasts
Newspaper article from: The Gazette; 1/5/2003; ; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 8/9/1997; 700+ words
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Mule ride. (Riding With Mary To Bethlehem).
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Mule
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Mule Skinner
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
MULE SKINNER MULE SKINNER. Mule skinners (or mule drivers) and their complements...of freight were being pulled by mules and oxen across the Great Plains...freight west of the Missouri River. Mules and mule skinners were probably as numerous...
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mule
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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"Forty Acres and a Mule"
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
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Gov’t Mule
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
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