Many will know of the Battle of Thermopylae as it was made famous by the film 300 which depicts a small number of Greek forces under the leadership of Leonidas battling against thousands of Persian warriors. This is a great film but there is more to this battle than meets the eyes, this being said … Read more
The Battle of Quebec was a battle fought during the American Revolutionary War between the American Continental Army and the forces of the British army. The American Revolutionary War started in 1775 and this was one of the first battles between the Americans and the British in what became the American War of Independence. While … Read more
Sir Francis Walsingham was a man of great standing in the court of Queen Elizabeth I of England from 1573 until 1590. Sir Francis Walsingham is seen as someone who pushed the boundaries of conventional intelligence gathering and started the revolution into intelligence methods that are still used today by government intelligence agencies. Walsingham was … Read more
With the American Revolutionary War in full flow there were many battles raging across the United States, one of these was the Battle of Princeton. The Battle of Princeton occurred on the 3rd January in the year 1977 and was a pivotal battle in the Americans War of Independence. The Battle of Princeton was a … Read more
On June 28th 1778 a battle occurred in the American Revolutionary War that caused one of the greater casualties and losses for both sides, but also didn’t end in victory in the short term for either side. The battle in question is the Battle of Monmouth. At the outset of battle 11,000 Americans soldiers under … Read more
During the American Revolutionary War between 1775 and 1783 the Americans united to oust the British and gain independence. During the early years of the war there were decisive victories on both sides, but who was to win the Battle of Long Island (also known as the battle of Brooklyn). The Battle of Long Island … Read more
The Battle of Lexington and Concord is officially the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War that eventually saw America gain independence from Britain. This battle is pivotal, not because it changed the face of the war, but more because it is the opening battle in a war that would eventually change the world. … Read more
There have been many well known and lesser known battles that made a huge impact on the American Revolutionary War but the Battle of Guilford Courthouse is more. The Battle of Guildford Courthouse was a small battle that ended up shaping the outcome of the history of America. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse happened in … Read more
Germantown is a neighbourhood of Philadelphia and in the American Revolutionary War, known as the American War of Independence a great battle between the United States and the British occurred. The Battle of Germantown occurred on the 4th of October in the year 1777, it was a battle that had short lived consequences but was … Read more
The Battle of Cowpens was a battle that happened during the American Revolutionary War and marked a turning point for the American forces in regaining colonies from the British. The battle occurred on the 17th January in the year 1781, some 6 years after the American Revolutionary War started, it was a major battle and … Read more