Articles related to "Military Strategy"

The Art of War by Sun Tzu, is the oldest military treatise in the world. It remains unsurpassed in military strategy, but also in psychology, business and leadership.

Abraham Lincoln was a reader all his life. His love of literature shaped his views as well as his political policies.

Although badly outnumbered, French defenders and their Indian allies mounted a desperate ambush that resulted in the first major British defeat in North America.

A look at Padraig Lenihan and Tadhg O'hAnnrachain's discussion of the Irish Confederate War, including outside influence, strategy and other topics.

The Mumbai attacks met many spiritual and military objectives, and within these attacks lay carefully calculated symbols inherent in the suicide missions of Al Qaeda.

In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.

Homeschool books can be expensive, especially for families who read a lot. Try public libraries, downloadable classic literature and book trading groups for free books.

There has been an American view of war since the colonial days. The United States has involved itself in countless wars under the guise of 'doing the right thing'.

Since 1960 playwright Alan Bennett has delighted audiences and actors from Monty Python alumni to Dame Maggie Smith and Sir Nigel Hawthorne.

Bent's Old Fort, located along the Santa Fe Trail on the banks of Colorado's Arkansas River is now a National Historic site, reconstructed as it appeared in 1833.

K S Inglis's award winning Sacred Places offers exhaustively researched facts and informed insights into the significance of war memorials in Australian culture.

Born to a poor musician, Galileo developed skills in mechanics, mathematics and philosophy which challenged the teachings of Aristotle and the beliefs of the church.

Historical novel fans recognize Georgette Heyer as a paragon of the genre for her exquisite prose and extensive historical research. My Lord John is her magnum opus.

Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon King of Wessex, saved England from Danish rule, defended Christianity, promoted education and established lasting legal reforms.

Legend of the Five Rings, also known as L5R, is a fantasy role play setting used in forum, card, and table top RPGs.

This article discusses the strategy, tactics, and operations in Battle of Actium. This articles offers readers an assessment of the actions of the players involved.

It was June 1777. America desperately needed a victory to save the revolution and bring France into the war. She found her salvation near the town of Saratoga, New York.

The Battle of Marathon highlighted the superiority of the phalanx that had evolved out of geographical considerations as well as a smaller population base.

King Macbeth ruled Scotland benevolently for seventeen years. So how did history's Macbeth become Shakespeare's personification of violent ambition?

Challenging Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction policies, the Wade-Davis bill sought to severely limit political participation by rebellious Southern white males.

During the first half of the Civil War, things went badly for the Union Army. In July, 1863, however, two important battles would turn the tide in the North's favor.

Where the Hittites an invading warrior race that conquered the Land of Hatti or where they one of the indigenous peoples of Anatolia? New research sheds some light.

Although many factors contributed to Southern loss such as lack of industry and allies, the war was decided on the battlefields at places like Vicksburg and Gettysburg.

Youtube features hundreds of short clips that can be used in a history classroom to enhance discussion and break the monotony of lecture and power point.

What is the role of the President of the United States? With the coming presidential election, voters should understand the president's executive power.

Within walking distance, Athenian citizens made use of the Acropolois, Agora and Pnyx Hill.

Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.

Learn little-known-facts about the War Between the States in these nonfiction books on the American Civil War.

The Easter Rising has become mythical amongst Irish Republicans for its role in provoking the revolutionary struggles of the 1916-23 period.

Special features on the Troy DVD highlight battle scenes and special effects.

Due to the belief in the validity of Manifest Destiny, especially in military and political arenas, the United States' military had enough backing to win against Mexico.

Virtual Villagers is a PC game involving the strategic management of a small tribe of villagers as they struggle to survive on a new island and solve its puzzles.

Theories are management approaches, some focusing on particular aspects while others seek to cover all aspects, and the different viewpoints provide a perspective.

Modesitt offers a different point of view in his popular series with a young order mage who just can't seem to stay out of trouble.