The Battle of Berestechko That Began The Swеdish Deluge
The Battle of Berestechko would be a fight against a massive revolt. Although the victory would give a chance for King John Casimir to end…
When The Turks Captured A Roman Emperor Throwing The Empire In Turmoil
In the middle of the 11th century, the Armenian lands suffered under the raids of the Seljuks. These fierce Turkish invaders conquered most of the…
3 Key Victories Of The Ancient World
Looking back into ancient times and warfare, we chose three victories, which are of fundamental significance. The outcome of these victories was decisive for the…
The Great Stand on the Ugra River – Ending Tatar Dominion Over Moscow
During Medival times, Russia had suffered under the Tatar domination. The leader of the Great Horde, Tsar Akhmat, became very displeased by the disobedience of…
5 Legendary Military Units
From the beginning of the 13th till the end of the 18th centuries, we can safely pick these five legendary units. These warrior units participated…
Chesma,1770 – The Humiliating Defeat of the Ottomans by the Russians
In the Summer of 1770, the Mediterranean sea would be the scene of an epic battle. It was 5th of July, and the Russian fleet…
Battle of Mohács – The Ottoman Victory That Divided Hungary
The Battle of Mohács was part of the Ottoman-Hungarian Wars. It was a key victory for the Ottomans. The defeat of the Hungarians and their…
The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa – The Spark of Hope For The Spanish Reconquista
The Crusade of Las Navas de Tolosa was a major turning point in the history if the Iberian Peninsula. The Crusaders won a decisive victory…
The Battle For Spices and Control Over The Most Important Naval Trade Route
In 1509, a major conflict during the Portuguese naval expansion in the Indian Ocean would pit the Portuguese Empire against a powerful alliance. Portugal’s hunger…
The Crusade of Varna
In the beginning of the 15th century, the Crusader army went deep into the realms conquered by the Ottomans and fought them in several bloody…
Sedan 1870 – The Great Humiliation of France
The year was 1870. By this time Prussia had consolidated its place as one of the great powers of Europe. Defeating Austria and Denmark had…
The Fall Of This City Paved The Way For Arab Conquests, All The Way Into Spain
On the 19th of September, 634, the city of Damascus fell into the hands of the growing Caliphate. Its conquest was a turning point in…