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Discover the annals of military history and revolutions, exploring pivotal battles, strategies, and uprisings that defined eras and redrawn borders.

The Liberation of Rome in WWII: Here’s What Happened
The Liberation of Rome in WWII: Here’s What Happened

In September 1943, the US and Britain invaded fascist Italy. Unfortunately, Nazi Germany kept dictator Benito Mussolini in power. Could Rome be taken without being destroyed?

Who Won the Battle of Gaines’ Mill?
Who Won the Battle of Gaines’ Mill?

In Summer 1862, the Union decided to try and end the Civil War in the quickest way possible: barging straight into the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

Who Won the Battle of Hampton Roads?
Who Won the Battle of Hampton Roads?

A new technology was introduced during the Civil War: the ironclad vessel. Covered with iron plates, they were impermeable to traditional cannonballs. What would happen if they fought?

Who Won the Battle of Fort Donelson?
Who Won the Battle of Fort Donelson?

In early 1862, the Union made its entry into Tennessee, the “top” of the South. Could it retake forts in Confederate territory and begin winning the Civil War?

9 Defining Moments in British Medieval Warfare
9 Defining Moments in British Medieval Warfare

Explore nine critical battles from the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field and trace the evolution of medieval warfare in Britain.

Why European Militaries Collectively Downsized After the Cold War
Why European Militaries Collectively Downsized After the Cold War

What happened to European militaries at the end of the Cold War?

The Battle of Shiloh: A Battle in Two Parts
The Battle of Shiloh: A Battle in Two Parts

The Battle of Shiloh (April 6-7, 1862) saw intense combat and shifting tides, resulting in nearly 24,000 casualties, but no decisive victor.

The Battle of Navarino: The Last Battle of the Age of Sail
The Battle of Navarino: The Last Battle of the Age of Sail

The Battle of Navarino ended the Age of Sail, with Britain, France, and Russia defeating the Ottomans, securing Greece’s future.