NEARCHUS: Military Riders [ 931 ]

The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Military Riders [ 931 ]

Various types of Military Riders

Alexander the Great on Bucephelus	American cavalry man, circa 1875 Indian Wars	American Civil War General, circa 1865	American Sergeant, circa 1890
American Trooper, circa 1813	Argentine Lancer	Austrian Soldier with Haflinger Pack Horse, travelling through the Alps	Bodyguard of the Sheikh of Bornou, Nigeria
Brazilian Indian	Circassian Mountaineer	Chinese Cavalry on "anti-terrorism" manoeuvres	Chinese Soldier and his Horse prepare to participate in exercises during a nuclear test
England - Civil War lobster helmet, armour and buff leather coat, circa 1660	England - Cornet Wilkin at the Crimean War, circa 1854	England - Corporal Coleman in Burma	England - Lifeguardsman
England - Second World War Cavalryman	European Heavy Cavalry Boots, could be worn on either foot	French - North African Chasseur	French - Chevalier
French - Knight	French Tricorn Hat with metal safety frame	German - First World War Uhlan	German - First World War
German - Second World War	India - British Raj-era Lancer	Japanese Samurai	Latvian Cavalryman
Mamluke	Mughal Armoured Cavalrymen	Ottoman Armoured Knight	Ottoman Light Cavalryman
Ottoman Warriors	Polish Winged Hussar	Russian dying First World War Cavalry Officer and his Horse	Russian Soviet General
Siberian Yakut Horseman, riding in -64 degree weather	Swedish Cavalry Officer	Switzerland - Cold Picket Line	Switzerland - Pack Horses in the Alps
Switzerland - troops transport a horse across an Alpine river	Tibetan Armoured Cavalryman	Turkoman	Viking Raider

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