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An artist of rare ability, Angus McBride is best remembered for illustrating over one hundred books for Osprey Publishing, a military history specialist.

A look at the design and development of English castles in the thirteenth century, and how these fortifications were used in both wartime and during periods of peace.

Engaged in the War less than a month, 11 brigades of the Polish cavalry made no less than 16 all out charges against the German invaders.

The combat experiences of Colonel von Epp during WWI directly affected his tactical decisions during the German Revolution, 1919.

The bloody 15th century in England was marked by the end of the Hundred Years War and the horrors of the War of the Roses. It also saw the knight reach its zenith as a cl

The battle of Grunwald, the Teutonic Order's greatest defeat, was a result of political intrigue and religious fervor which brought two rival kingdoms to arms.

In 1713 the Treaty of Utrecht ended the War of Spanish Secession (Queen Anne's War) and left the United Kingdom as masters of the Rock of Gibraltar.

The Norse gods were the stuff of legend and the Vikings had an different god for every important occasion.

The weapons and uniforms of the highlanders who served in North America during the French and Indian War

The Knarr was a trading, cargo and exploration vessel which, although lesser-known than the longship, was essential for Vikings to trade, travel and explore.

A look at Viking warfare and raids, the famed Viking longship and the Vikings in North America.

Iran is Arizona on steroids. 5.6 times larger than the Grand Canyon State, she has a sprinkling of CA beaches and Louisiana rain forests. Any fight would be tough.

Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.

Ports along the New England coastline afforded these Atlantic colonies with booming commerce, imaginative tales and folklore.

Following the British introduction of tanks into combat at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, the German Army developed a number of methods to stop armor advances.

The Imperial German Army in WWI sought to break the static nature of combat on the Western Front in 1916 through the use of elite troops known as Stormtroopers.

German was the first combatant nation to introduce chemical weapons successfully into the arena of the First World War.

The British Mark A Whippet was lightly armored, fast, and armed with machine guns, designed to exploit defensive penetrations.

The First Boer War consisted of just three major battles: Laing's Nek, Schuinshoogte, and Majuba. All three proved to be humiliating defeats for the overconfident British

At the beginning of World War II, the Mark 14 steam torpedo was the main weapon of the U.S. Navy's submarine service.

England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.

The Spanish Armada which sailed against England in 1588 was designed by King Philip II to wreak revenge on its Queen, Elizabeth I and remove her from her throne.

Viking raiders depended on the speed and manoeuvrability of their longships to carry out their deadly attacks.

Starting in 570AD the Saxons moved against the British. The fight began with the Saxon conquest of the south and ended with the war against Rheged.

Despite its planes and guns, Britain had no real defence when the first zeppelin appeared over London on May 31, 1915 and rained death down upon the city.

Offensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec warriors in close combat and long-range. Ancient weaponry of the Aztec civilization from Aztec swords & clubs to Aztec bows & slings

During and after the 16th century, when European countries began to spread their settlements overseas, they became hot rivals for power, influence and wealth.

A brief overview of a standard phalanx-to-phalanx engagement between opposing Hoplite armies in the age of the Greek City States.

A short examination of the weaponry used by the samurai and several examples of treating wounds inflicted by those weapons.

Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.

This Battle was a humiliation from which the Order would never recover, and it would be a source of nationalism and unity among the Kingdoms of Eastern Europe.

The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, perhaps the most famous battle of the Seven Years War between England and France (1756 - 1763) cost the French the entire continent.

Horse Guards in London has a long and fascinating history with the British monarchy, government, and military splendidly displayed in the yearly Trooping the Colour.

A concise account of the failed siege of Lathom House, one of the last major Royalist fortresses to hold out against Parliament during the English Civil War.

The Athenians proved in 425 B.C. that not only could Spartan soldiers be defeated, they could even be beaten into submission.

The Spartans were not the only Hellenic soldiers present at Thermopylae, nor the bravest. History tells of the 700 Thespians, overlooked by popular culture.

Thrust into a war against the greatest military mind of the time, Alexander, his army and the Russian winter succeeded where no other had.

Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.

Poison rings were used for centuries to conceal lethal substances and for other purposes, and some historical figures were known to have used them.

Compared the massive operations conducted in World War I Europe, the Battle of Tsingtao was a relatively minor affair. But to the Japanese, it was the main event.

June 6th, 1944 known as D-Day. This invasion marked the beginning of the end of World War II for Adolf Hitler. The lessons learned at Dieppe were critical for D-Day.

An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.

Defensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec Warriors including Aztec body armor, Aztec shields & Aztec helmets - ancient armor used by the Aztec civilization in warfare.

The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.