Andrew Knighton

Andrew Knighton is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE

Articles by Andrew Knighton:

Nine factors that saved Rome from the Carthaginian General Hannibal – the greatest opponent Rome ever faced

The Carthaginian General Hannibal was the greatest opponent Rome faced. He repeatedly defeated the Romans in battle, most famously at Cannae in 216 BC. For…

Five of the most famous warhorses in military history

Since mankind first learned to ride horses, we have been riding them into battle. Some war horses have been particularly beloved and famous, thanks to…

Four Great Disasters of the First World War

The First World War is regarded by many with horror. Ill-considered tactics, stubborn persistence, and a lack of understanding of how war was changing led…

8 Great Wartime Medics from Military History

Amid the destruction of war, it is easy to forget those who save lives rather than taking them. The work of wartime medics is vital…

11 non-weapon technologies from history that transformed warfare

Technology changes warfare. It creates new opportunities and challenges for military commanders. Not all that technology is military in form. The Stirrup It is not…

8 changes Napoleon made to warfare – one of the most influential generals in history

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most influential generals in history. Combining the ideas of the foremost military theorists of his era with the study…

Napoleon Bonaparte: A military life – one of the most successful generals in military history

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most successful generals in military history. Through skill as a military commander, he made himself the ruler of a…

12 reasons why Napoleon won at Austerlitz – his greatest success

On December 2, 1805, Napoleon achieved what many consider his greatest success. Outnumbered by the combined armies of the Russian Tsar Alexander I and the…

The largest American military operation of the First World War – The Meuse-Argonne Offensive

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the largest American military operation of the First World War. Engaging over a million American soldiers throughout the last months of…

Amiens: the beginning of the Hundred Days Offensive – The Allies brought enormous resources to bear

In August 1918, the Allied forces began their final great push of the First World War. Later known as the Hundred Days Offensive, this series…

The Battle of the Ourcq – The Americans make their presence felt at the Marne

Although they only arrived in the final year of the First World War, the Americans made their presence felt. The volume of manpower and resources…

The bloody reputation of Passchendaele Ridge – Hell on Earth during the First World War

The name Passchendaele sounds as though it should refer to a place of great beauty. It evokes a sense of romance and the peace of…