Victorian commander Henry Evelyn Wood fought Indian mutineers, Ashanti, Zulus, Boers — and his own frailty.
By Martin J. Hadwen
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War of 1812: Battle of York
America’s second attempt to invade British Canada involved the largest combined operation by United States forces up to that time. The result was a less-than-satisfying success.
By Robert and Thomas Malcomson
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War of 1812: Battle of the Thames
A rare American land victory in the War of 1812, the Battle of the Thames helped the winning commander — William Henry Harrison — to the presidency and deprived the Indians of one of their greatest leaders — Shawnee Chief Tecumseh.
By William Francis Freehoff
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War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Denain
The War of the Spanish Succession was all but over after the action at Denain on July 24, 1712.
By Olaf van Nimwegen
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Spanish-American War: Raid on Cienfuegos
An early U.S. naval engagement of the Spanish-American War was the cable raid of Cienfuegos, with each side perceiving victory achieved.
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English Civil War: Battle of Edgehill
When civil war erupted in England, the early Battle of Edgehill was deceptive in outcome, yet it was a school of war, too.
By Eric Niderost
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Battle of Paulus Hook
‘Light-Horse Harry’ Lee entered history with a daring night attack on the fort at Paulus Hook During the American Revolutionary War.
By Charles A. Petrocci
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Spitting Lead in Leadville: Doc Holliday’s Last Stand
Although his glory years in Tombstone were behind him, down-on-his-luck Doc Holliday delivered a parting shot or two in Colorado.
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Fourth Crusade: The Second Siege of Constantinople
They set out to rescue the Holy Land from the Muslims. Instead, they appeared at the walls of the greatest city in Christendom
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Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Quatre Bras
Just after midnight, June 16, 1815, the citizens of Brussels were rudely awakened by […]