Battle of Britain. The Battle of Britain (German: die Luftschlacht um England, literally the air battle for England) was a military campaign of the Second World War when the Royal Air Force (RAF) defended the United Kingdom (UK) against the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) attacks from the end of June 1940.
Pan-Indianism is a movement of Aboriginal resistance to domination and assimilation and is characterized primarily by political and religious expression and solidarity. Key historical figures include Pontiac and Handsome Lake. Leaders since colonial times have advocated that Aboriginal people free themselves, even if this means violence.
Noun. 1. Orientalism-the scholarly knowledge of Asian cultures and languages and people. Oriental Studies. arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts-studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); the college of arts and sciences.. orientalism-the quality or customs or mannerisms characteristic of Asian civilizations; orientalisms can be found in Mozart's operas. quality-an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare.