Unlike the Greeks, Xerxes viewed war as more than a simple matter of strategy. History, like poetry,...
Warfare
The battle of Marathon was a success for the Athenians, which stimulated their growing confidence. So much...
Soviet media said it wasn’t a game-changer the day after the invasion (it was). Introduction When Russian...
The relationship between the uses of history and memory in commemorative practices. Arbitrary Anniversaries Anniversaries present some...
The soldiers appear to walk in sync towards the other side of the vessel. Introduction One of...
Several artifacts collected over the decades help tell the story of Omaha Beach and the invasion landings...
Roman accounts exhibited few illusions about the level of resistance to their rule. Introduction Robbers of the...
After World War II, Europe relied largely on goods and services produced and sold in the underground...
The victors wanted an official recognition that Germany had started the war. By Mark CartwrightHistorian Introduction The Treaty...
Lincoln signed the bill for the medal into law. “It was a painfully thrilling moment,” William Pittenger...
Since 1953, the NDSM has been awarded at least four million times. The awards system of the...
Ptolemy I’s navy originally consisted of the forces left behind by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE....
Regular pay and social status proved attractive incentives for potential new recruits. By Carolina Rangel de LimaMoney...
Over 11,000 Continental soldiers filed into Valley Forge, accompanied by 500 women and children. They were certainly...
By March 1775, tensions between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies had been rising for over a...
From the very first signs of tension between the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, colonial women discovered...
Many modern historians are unsure of the evolution and exact role of the hypaspists. Introduction The Hypaspists or hypaspistai were...
The establishment had been sufficiently frightened to back a right-wing backlash. Introduction The co-existence of imperialist war...
Recent studies on mass violence have turned the spotlight on the resilience of targeted individuals and communities....
Examining the persistent aggression and drive to conquer, the origins and dynamics of Roman imperialism. Introduction It...
The origin and evolution of the pezhetairoi are shrouded in mystery. Introduction The pezhetairoi (foot companions) were part of...
Human soldiers should always have the capacity to make the right decision, regardless of AI. Introduction When...
AI is already being employed in active conflict situations, including by Israel in Gaza. Introduction The rise...
The range of contexts in which such name-dropping might occur. Introduction The great battles of the early...
In today’s intense world, where every country is somewhat in warfare, technology has become the most significant...
The blockade of more than 3,500 miles of Southern coastline consumed most of the navy’s assets. Introduction...
Starting from Chandragupta Maurya’s court, we have two important texts that mention the need for female bodyguards....
The earliest references to the chakram come from the fifth century BCE. Introduction The chakram is a throwing...
There are amazingly few surviving falchions from the medieval period. Introduction A falchion is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin. Falchions are...
Field works have existed for as long as there have been armies. Introduction Trench warfare is a type...