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  1. 19 hours ago · Northern women, some of them Quaker pacifists, picked up Sharpe’s rifles and threatened men at gunpoint. Northern men, often noted as law-abiding and industrious, justified betraying territorial laws and exchanging gunfire with proslavery men in response to perceived southern excesses. 40 Against this backdrop, Kansas settlers struggled over the enslaved status of African Americans in their ...

  2. 1 day ago · Brian Denis Cox CBE (born 1 June 1946) is a Scottish actor. A classically trained Shakespearean actor, he is known for leading performances on stage and television, as well as supporting roles in film. His numerous accolades include two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award as well as a nomination for a ...

  3. 1 day ago · Synopsis. The rollicking behind-the-scenes story of Sharpe's Rifles, one of British TV's most beloved shows, featuring a foreword by Sharpe author Bernard Cornwell. In the summer of 1992, Jason Salkey was cast in a role that would change his life forever. Sharpe's Rifles , a Napoleonic war drama, was to be shot in the Crimean Peninsula.

  4. 6 days ago · The result was Berdan's 1st and 2nd regiments of U.S. Sharpshooters. These units soon became legendary for their expert marksmanship and respectable battle record. From 1862, most of Berdan's men were armed with Sharps rifles. These were breech-loading rifles that were easily and quickly loaded.

  5. Jun 29, 2024 · Lieutenant Richard Sharpe is newly in command of the demoralized, distrustful men of the 95th Rifles. He must lead them to safety--and the only way of escape is a treacherous trek through the enemy-infested mountains of Spain.

  6. Jun 12, 2024 · 'Sharpe's Rifles' Trivia Quiz I saw that there weren't any 'Sharpe' quizzes so decided to create one. 'Sharpe' is a British drama starring Sean Bean, as the eponymous Richard Sharpe, serving in the British Army during the early 19th Century.

  7. Jun 24, 2024 · Richard Sharpe is a sergeant in the 95th Rifles who fought in Portugal during the Peninsular War in 1809. He is the central character of the series. After bravely rescuing General Sir Arthur...