8.21.06
Monday, Aug 21, 2006
Alan Turing, widely considered the father of modern computer science, was also responsible for one of the greatest intelligence coups of World War II. He devised an electromechanical system, know as the bombe, to define the settings for Germany's Enigma Cipher. His work gave the Allies access to valuable military and diplomatic communications.
8.15.06
Tuesday, Aug 15, 2006
Germany's Luftwaffe used two types of fighters in the Battle of Britain. The Messerschmitt Bf109E was a fast and nimble plane; its range, however, was just over 400 miles, so it had limited applications. The Messerschmitt Bf110C was designed as a fighter escort for long-range bombers, but it was slow and hard to maneuver.
Pre-order The Calm and the Storm 2.0
Friday, Aug 11, 2006
Muzzy Lane is taking pre-orders for MAKING HISTORY: The Calm and the Storm 2.0. The product will begin shipping in September.
08/08/06
Tuesday, Aug 08, 2006
Galeazzo Ciano was Mussolini's son-in-law. He was appointed Italy's Foreign Minister, but demoted to Ambassador to the Vatican for opposing the war. At the Fascist Grand Council meeting in 1943, Ciano voted to oust Il Duce. Hitler restored Mussolini and Ciano became a German prisoner. He was shot in Verona in January, 1944.
Ver 2.0
Tuesday, Aug 08, 2006
MAKING HISTORY: The Calm & the Storm v.2.0 is nearing release. Stay tuned for details of this exciting launch.
08/03/06
Thursday, Aug 03, 2006
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was not a complete success in that the three aircraft carriers assigned to the U.S. Pacific Fleet were not damaged. They were not in port on December 7. The Enterprise and Lexington were delivering planes to Wake and Midway Islands, and the Saratoga was in Washington for repairs at the Bremerton Naval Yard.
7/26/2006
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006
More than twice as many Soviets died in World War II than all other major nations combined.
Measureable Gains with Game
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
David McDivitt, a World History teacher at Oak Hill High School chronicles his experience putting MAKING HISTORY to the test.
Scholastic Impact of Video Games
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Oak Hill High School teacher David McDivitt measures success of MAKING HISTORY against control group
Teachers Learn with Muzzy Lane and Game Institute
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2006
First Comprehensive Professional Development Course for Using Games in Education offered online by Muzzy Lane and Game Institute - eSchool News