The Battle of Borodino – A Hollow Victory for Napoleon
On September 7, 1812, Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Russian army at Borodino. It was the battle he had been seeking since invading Russia earlier in…
The Creek Indian War in Early America: 8 Important Leaders
Though a relatively small war, the Creek Indian War of 1813-14 was full of larger-than-life characters. From native prophets to a future president of the…
Sweden’s Unique Defense Against Russian Submarines – And The Whiskey On The Rocks Naval Incident
In October 2014, the Swedes were angry over an alleged Russian submarine within their territorial waters. As their panic was based on a grainy photo…
The Battle Of The Canoes – Fighting For Survival On The Waters Of The Alabama River
The battles of the Creek Indian War were fought between small forces, usually ranging from a dozen to a few hundred men. They were no…
This Is How The Spanish Armada Failed To Conquer Against The English
The defeat of a Spanish invasion force in 1588 was a moment of great patriotic pride for Elizabethan England. The nation’s sailors had driven off…
Although Steel Ruled The Waves, Wooden Boats Still Found A Place In WWII
The Second World War saw the advent of modern warfare. Navy fleets began using steel and aluminum aircraft to strike at one another. Submarines patrolled…
A War for Lost Glory – The Falklands War, 1982
The Falklands War is looked back on by many as a foregone conclusion. Lasting only ten weeks, and it resulted in a clear British victory. But…
The Incompetence Of These Commanders Nearly Lost Britain the Second Boer War
“The Boers are not like the Sudanese, who stood up to a fair fight. They are always running away on their little ponies.” – General…
Red Eagle – Andrew Jackson’s Creek Indian Foe and Friend
Red Eagle was one of the most extraordinary figures of resistance to the advancing United States of America. A half-breed trader, he led the Red…
Some of the Very Different Opponents Faced by Victorian British Armies
Maintaining your status as a global power is no easy thing. The British Victorian Army was one of the best equipped and most experienced in…
USCGC Heriberto Hernandez, Named For A Coastguard Hero Who Was Killed In Vietnam
On October 16, 2015, the United States Coast Guard gained a new Cutter. The 154 foot Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutter was named after a…
What Happened To Prisoners Of War In Medieval England
Every medieval English monarch had to decide how to deal with prisoners of war. Ruling over territory that sometimes ran from the highlands of Scotland…