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 is the eighth largest country in the world. The country borders Chile to the west, Bolivia to the north, Paraguay to the northeast, and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the East.The country is organized into twenty-three provinces.Because of its vast length it is comprised of very diverse environments.he country borders Chile to the west, Bolivia to the north, Paraguay to the northeast, and Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean to the East. The country is organized into twenty-three provinces. Because of its vast length it is comprised of very diverse environments.