The term Iraqi Freedom does not only represent the freedom of Iraq during the Second Gulf War but also the name Operation Iraqi Freedom which is the wars alternative name. Between March 20th 2003 and the present day, allied coalition forces from over forty different countries have been led by America on a war to … Read more
The Iraq War is better known to many as the Second Gulf War, a war that saw Saddam Hussein finally toppled from power. While this can be said, how many of us can truly recount the reasons for war and the outcome of conflict? This war was supposed to be a quick affair but we … Read more
The Iran and Iraq War (1980 – 1988) was a war of huge proportions, a war that saw over a million dead in an eight year period of conflict between these neighbouring countries. The questions are how did it happen? Also what was it all about? It seems that for the last thirty years Iraq … Read more
In 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait over an argument about economic and diplomatic issues; many may know this invasion as the Iraq-Kuwait War. Prior to the invasion of Kuwait the two countries were strong allies, in fact when Iraq was at war with Iran they found Kuwait to be very supportive and act as a port … Read more
Harriet Tubman is a very special person, a person that overcame everything thrown at her in life to become pivotal in the history of the American Civil War and the abolition movement. In her life Harriet Tubman was a spy, someone who saved many from the clutches of slavery and also a very active member … Read more
In the few hundred years before the birth of Christ there were three major conflicts between the Roman Empire and that of Ancient Carthage. These three wars were called the Punic Wars, today you are going to find out about the first of these which happens to be called the First Punic War. The First … Read more
The Gulf War is a well known conflict that occurred in the early 1990’s between Iraq and a coalition of forces led by the United States. To many the Gulf War is known as the Persian Gulf War, but over time it was abbreviated by dropping the word Persian at the start. The Gulf War … Read more
The Gulf War (Desert Storm) refers to the First Gulf War and its operational name of Operation Desert Storm. This conflict started in August 1990 and finished in February 1991, but the Operation Desert Storm continued until it was officially ended on the 30th November 1995. Today you are going to find out about the … Read more
Many know about the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865, but the true origins and causes of the American Civil War allude many. The causes of the American Civil War are actually quite complex and require research and analysis to understand their roots. The origins of the Civil War actually do surprise many when … Read more
The Gulf War, or should it now be called the First Gulf War, is a well known war that occurred in the early 1990’s in response to Iraq invading Kuwait. While many know of the war itself and the outcome of the war, it seems the actual causes of the Gulf War are lost on … Read more