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HBS Working Knowledge September 1, 2003 Seaburg & Paterson	Frederic Tudor, the Ice King Frederic Tudor had a bold idea: Cut winter ice from the ponds of New England and transport it by ship for sale in far away lands including India and Singapore. Stranger still, it worked.
World War II Donald J. Young	Phantom Raid on L.A. Anxiety about a possible Japanese invasion of the West Coast caused anti-aircraft crews guarding Los Angeles to shoot first and ask questions later.
World War II Albin F. Irzyk	4th Armored Division Spearhead at Bastogne A veteran of the Battle of the Bulge tells the story of the 4th Armored Division's Combat Command B and the relief of the encircled city.
World War II Gary Schreckengost	Buying Time At The Battle Of The Bulge Outnumbered and outgunned, the men of the 110th Infantry Regiment upset the German timetable during the Battle of the Bulge.
World War II Ralph E. Hersko, Jr.	Winter Fury Near Elsenborn Ridge The heroic American stand at the towns of Krinkelt and Rocherath slowed the German advance in the Battle of the Bulge.
World War II Michael Reynolds	Massacre at Malmedy By carefully separating fact from fiction, a clearer picture emerges of the events surrounding the infamous execution of American POWs during the Battle of the Bulge.
World War II Donald J. Young	West Coast War Zone For a week in December 1941, Japanese submarines prowled the U.S. Pacific coastline, searching for merchant ships to sink.
Science News August 30, 2003	TimeLine: August 26, 1933 An ape for a baby sister... Using American photos, Britons find double weight neutron... Famous variable star now brighter than ever before
Vietnam Robert E. O'Melia	Refugees of Duc Pho Despite the best intentions of a young CORDS officer, a tragic friendly fire incident brought more suffering to the very people he was trying to help.
Vietnam Joe Zentner	Above and Beyond the Call From Roger Donlon in 1964 to Roy Benavidez in 1981, the Medal of Honor was awarded to 239 Americans who served in Vietnam.
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