Assorted References. 1  major reference (in World War I: The Western Front, 1916) 2  history of Europe (in 20th-century international relations: Efforts to break the stalemate) 3  setting at Verdun (in Verdun) 4  significance of First Battle of the Somme (in First Battle of the Somme) 5  use of Big Berthas (in Big Bertha)
Map. Argentina, meaning land of silver, is a rich and vast landâsecond largest (after Brazil) in South America and eighth largest in the world. Its heartland is a broad grassy plain known as the Pampas (pronounced PAHM-pahs).Here Argentina's gaucho, like the U.S. cowboy, has galloped into the country's folklore.The Spanish first arrived around 1516, and Argentina gained independence in 1816.ap. Argentina, meaning land of silver, is a rich and vast landâsecond largest (after Brazil) in South America and eighth largest in the world. Its heartland is a broad grassy plain known as the Pampas (pronounced PAHM-pahs).
Argentina Culture and Traditions. The 8th largest country in the world, Argentina boasts of a culture and society that blends a wide variety of different European cultures to create its very own. The land of tango and football, Argentina is a place of multicultural influences.Culture and Traditions. Having been colonized by a number of European countries in the past, Argentina is a smorgasbord of influences that define its identity.he 8th largest country in the world, Argentina boasts of a culture and society that blends a wide variety of different European cultures to create its very own. The land of tango and football, Argentina is a place of multicultural influences. Culture and Traditions.