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How Early Photographers Captured History’s First Images of War
“The equipment was still sensitive and it took several moments for a successful exposure. That didn’t keep early war photographers from trying.” MATTHEW BRADY, the celebrated 19th century photographer, captured more than 10,000 images the…
There Won’t Be Blood – Holland’s 335-Year Phoney War With a Small British Island
“The obscure conflict, which began on March 30, 1651, was a curious by-product of the English Civil War.” WHAT’S THE longest declared war in history? A little-known conflict between Holland and Britain’s Isles of Scilly that…
The “Battle” of Stoney Creek: A Minor Scuffle That Changed History
As far as battles go, the 1813 clash between the Americans and British at Stoney Creek, Ontario was a small one to be sure. Only 4,000 men fought in the engagement; a mere 40 were…
“Avast, Y’all!” — Confederate Pirates of the Civil War
“The Southern leadership dusted off a tried and tested strategy Americans had used to in both the Revolution and the War of 1812 to stand up to the Royal Navy. They turned to privateers.” WHEN…
The ‘Pickelhaube’ — A Brief History of WW1 Germany’s Iconic Spiked Helmet
“To Germany’s enemies, the helmet quickly became associated with ‘Hun’ barbarity.” THE GERMAN ARMY’S spiked helmet or pickelhaube (is arguably one of the most enduring symbols of the First World War. The polished black leather helmet with ornamental…
To Stop a Coup — How Three SAS Commandos Defeated 400 African Rebels
When an army of Marxist guerrillas toppled the government of a small banana republic, they never expected to have their plans thwarted by a force of just three British commandos. But that’s exactly what happened…
