In 1812 the United States of America declared war on the Empire of Great Britain. Although the name suggest that the war was effectively a one year long affair, the truth is that this conflict raged on until 1815 when a peace treaty was signed. After the American Revolutionary War, which gave America independence from … Read more
In July 1974 a chain of events resulted in Turkey invading Cyprus under the pretext that it was a peace operation to bring back peace and stability to the island. The outcome of this invasion has been far reach and still impacts the island and its inhabitants today; it also impacts Turkey and the wider … Read more
Virginia Bethel Moon is a well regarded lady due to her activities during the American Civil War where she is most well known for espionage and intelligence for the Confederates. For many, Virginia Bethel Moon is the quintessential American putting all their best efforts for the good of the nation. What many don’t realise is … Read more
William A. Jackson was very important to the Union war effort during the American Civil War. Many will not have heard of William A. Jackson, but this was a man that went to great lengths for the United States in ensuring they had the relevant intelligence to help them win the war. While William A. … Read more
The story of Valerie Plame is an interesting one that could grace the outline of a Hollywood blockbuster film. Valerie Plame was a CIA Operations Officer until just after the year 2000, she enjoyed a great career in the CIA but events outside her control effectively ended her career in the CIA. It was in … Read more
The timeline of the Revolutionary War that gained American independence is an important timeline in the history of the present day. If you look at America today, it may not have achieved what it has if it had stayed a British colony for a hundred or more years than it did. Below is a timeline … Read more
Thomas Jordan is one of a special breed of men; he was a career soldier, a man who plied his trade in war throughout his life. To put into perspective the nature of Thomas Jordan as a career soldier he actually served for a total of just less than 30 years in his lifetime of … Read more
The Third Punic War was the third and final instalment of the Punic Wars between Carthage and the Romans. The Third Punic War was the shortest of the three wars and was also the final chapter in the competitive nature between an old and powerful Empire in Carthage and a new and blossoming Empire in … Read more
The Suez War, also known by the other names of Suez Canal Crisis and Tripartite Aggression, was a short lived conflict that has had long standing complications for all those involved. The Suez War is named after the Suez Canal in which the conflict was a major factor. This canal is not simply a canal … Read more
The Battle of Trenton was one of a series of battles that occurred between the British and Americans during the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence. This was a battle that happened over the Christmas period of 1776 and caused a long lasting impact which helped the Americans win the … Read more