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Buzuluk
Buzuluk is a city founded in 1736 as one of the fortresses built by the Russian Empress Anna Romanova.
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Pahiatua (New Zealand)
Pahiatua is a town in the southeastern part of New Zealand's North Island, in the Tararua territorial authority, 60 km north of the city of Masterton.
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Tobruk
Tobruk's history dates back to antiquity, when it was a Greek colony and then a Roman fortress guarding the border of Cyrenaica.
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Sekondi-Takoradi
Sekondi-Takoradi is in Ghana, and comprises the twin cities of Sekondi and Takoradi. During World War II, these were two separate cities located on the Gold Coast, which was a British colony at that time.
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Plymouth
The city of Plymouth is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. There is evidence of human habitation in this area dating back to the Bronze Age. During the Roman Empire, the settlement was an important point on trade routes. In the 17th century, English settlers set out from here to establish the Plymouth Colony in North America. The Industrial Revolution brought further growth and importance to this British town, which became a major centre for maritime trade and the shipbuilding and
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Lyon–Bron
The history of Lyon-Bron Airport dates back to 1910, when the city authorities organised the first air picnic. The airfield established at the site soon became the property of the French army, which ensured its rapid development. The outbreak of World War I resulted in the airport expanding further and taking on a greater role. In the inter-war period, French air force squadrons were stationed here.
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Balachadi
Balachadi is a village in Jamnagar district, in India’s Gujarat state. It was an estate belonging to the rulers of Nawanagar and served as their summer seaside resort.
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Northolt
Northolt Airfield, located near London, is the oldest Royal Air Force base, opened in 1915. After the end of the First World War, it was a modern airfield used by both the RAF and civil aviation.
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Valivade
During World War II, Valivade was a small settlement in India located in the suburbs of Kolhapur. The history of the town dates back to the Middle Ages, and it is mentioned in Hindu mythology as having been founded by the demon Kolhapur. During World War II, it was a small textile centre.
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Cyprus
The first contacts between Poland and Cyprus date back to the Middle Ages, and were connected with Polish pilgrimages to the Holy Land. there are mentions of Polish pilgrims dating from the 15th century.