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Davids Among Goliaths – 15 Smaller Countries and Their Forgotten Contributions to the First World War
“It’s worth remembering the smaller independent nations of Europe, Africa and North America that took part in the conflict.” By Richard Anderton THE FIRST WORLD WAR was primarily a clash of mighty European empires. But…
Cavalry at Waterloo – How Mounted Troops Made History in the Napoleonic Wars’ Final Battle
“Cavalrymen and their mounts tended to get caught up in the excitement of a charge and often overran the enemy lines significantly reducing their effectiveness on the field of battle.” By Tom Williams BY THE…
Going Berserk – Eight Wild Facts About the Viking Age’s Most Fearsome Warriors
“Despite their reputation as terrifying and unkempt wild men, they were actually among the elites of their society and the finest warriors the Viking world had to offer” By Noah Tetzner SHIELD BITING, SWORD-wielding, frenzied,…
Landsknechts – Meet the Most Infamous Mercenaries of the Renaissance
“One chronicler remarked that the devil refused to let landsknechts into hell because he was so afraid of them.” By Richard Anderton DURING THE 16th Century the most feared soldiers on Europe’s battlefields were the…
Zouaves – Meet the 19th Century’s Most Colourful Soldiers
“America wasn’t the only country to embrace France’s Zouave uniform.” IN TODAY’S WORLD of disruptive camouflage, ghillie suits and stealth technology, the idea of marching into combat in red silk pants, a bright blue tunic…
The Rough Riders – Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Theodore Roosevelt’s Famous Volunteers
“They proved themselves to be as brave and steady in the heat of battle as the hardened veterans they fought alongside.” By Mark Lee Gardner THE THREE-AND-A-HALF MONTH Spanish American War is one of United…
