Somehow this Eurasian nation maintained its balancing act during WWII.
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The Defense of Plataea Proved a Textbook Example of How to Survive a Siege
At the outset of the Peloponnesian War the Athenian-allied city-state came under attack from the same Greek forces that a half century earlier had driven off Persian invaders.
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You Can Thank the Swedes for Combined Arms Theory
Amid the Thirty Years’ War Protestant commander Gustavus II Adolphus of Sweden finally crossed swords with Catholic commander Johann Tserclaes in 1631 at Breitenfeld, Saxony
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How A Rivalry Propelled This Irish Special Forces Trooper to the Top
Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne outshone his boss as he transformed from a desert raider into an accomplished military leader in World War II.
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Why Greece Paid the Price for the Allied Invasion of Sicily
James Holland explores the darker side of Operation Mincemeat.
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The Military History of Hanukkah
The history of the Hanukkah holiday is rooted in ancient warfare distinguished by heroism and military genius.
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Meet The Daring Irishman Who Rode With the Cossacks
Taken prisoner by the Japanese and the Red Army, Francis McCullaugh recorded his experiences during the Russo-Japanese War.
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The History of Pie
Before they became a dessert staple, pies were a treasured table companion for kings and commoners alike. But in the right hands, they were also an effective weapon.
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When the Mongols Set Out to Conquer the World, There Was Only One Limiting Factor: Grass
The steppe nomads invented the operational level of war, with the essential nutrient for their herds dictating where — and when — they fought.
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Bucketworthy Battlefields To Explore
Here are 10 hallowed grounds to visit before you die