Jimmy Chen

During the first half of the 16th century, Emperor Charles V inherited a large empire and spent his life trying to hold on to it.

Napoleon’s victory over the Austrians and Russians at the Battle of Austerlitz is often regarded as the greatest display of his tactical prowess.

While the Qin Dynasty was the first to unify China and establish an empire, the Han Dynasty consolidated the Qin imperial legacy and lasted four centuries.

The Battle of Red Cliffs is one of the most famous battles in Chinese history, but most accounts tend to mix fact and fiction.

Taizong, the second emperor of the Tang dynasty, ruled China at the height of its power and transformed the role of a Chinese emperor.

Although Russia is primarily seen as a land power, the Russian navy has fought several battles over the centuries that have shaped Russian history.

This is the tale of how one of Napoleon’s generals became King of Sweden and founded a dynasty that continues to sit on the Swedish throne.

A charismatic leader and aggressive tactician, Alexander Suvorov was a matchless military commander who had never lost a battle in his career.