Matthew Doherty
@matthew-doherty
Matthew is a professional writer specializing in military history and security studies. His work has been featured in BBC History Magazine and Military Trader magazine, among others.
Education
MSc East Asian Relations — University of Edinburgh
BA Asia Pacific Studies — University of Leeds
Areas of Expertise
5 Key Battles That Defined Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was a giant in British politics and a skilled general who learned his trade during the violent English Civil Wars.
5 Naval Battles of the French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars
The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars saw the navies of Britain, France, Spain, and Holland compete for domination of the world’s sea lanes.
5 Key Battles of the First Crusade
The First Crusade was to be an “armed pilgrimage” to Jerusalem. In the Muslim world, the effects of this decision echo to the present.
5 Key Battles of the Hundred Years’ War
The Hundred Years’ War was one of the most important conflicts of the medieval era, forging the identity of France and England and ending the supremacy of the armored knight.
How the Fourth Crusade Was Aimed at Jerusalem but Hit Constantinople
The 4th Crusade aimed to retake Jerusalem. It was well-financed and had Papal backing. So how did it end up sacking a fellow Christian city, the Byzantine Empire’s capital Constantinople?
Ernest Hemingway at the Battle of the Bulge
Ernest Hemingway was one of America’s great authors. His novels have been read by millions, but few people know about his incredible service during the Battle of the Bulge.