Articles related to "War For Independence"

The Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence began on 10th May, 1857, in a town called Meerut.

During the American War of Independence American Colonial military leaders sought to fight a war of defense utilizing expansive geography.

The Greek revolt or "revolution" of 1821 ended some four centuries of Ottoman rule for the section of Orthodox Christians who defined themselves as Greeks.

The Greek War of Independence (1821-1829) started as a revolt, or revolution, of Christian or Greek subject populations of the Ottoman Empire against the Ottoman regime.

The majority of the Scots who were encouraged to travel to Ulster as part of the Ulster Plantation were Lowland Presbyterians.

British trade restrictions, economic control, and the imposing of martial law in America clashed with the colonies' tradition of self-governance, leading to war.

In his latest book, Fusiliers, Mark Urban provides a fascinating history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and their role in the American War of Independence.

It's a stretch. But a case can be made that without the snit over a certain judicial appointment in Massachusetts, America's break with Britain might never have happened.

David Davis and Steven Mintz documents American history from the first landing of Europeans on its shores to the Civil War.

In the annals of Israeli history, few stories compare to that of the American who helped Israel form an army and save Jerusalem, Colonel David "Mickey Marcus.

Israel fought four wars with its Arab neighbors. Every time Israel's very survival was at stake.

As a teenager George III succeeded his grandfather George II as the King of Great Britain and Elector of Hanover in 1760.

Many of the first pioneers to settle in Upper Canada were Loyalists. As a result of the War of Independence, the Loyalists arrived before Upper Canada was created.

Wife of aristocrats and mistress of kings and barons, Jane Digby fell in love in the 1850s with Greek War of Independence chieftain, Christodoulos Hadjipetros.

The shouts of a saucy apprentice got under the skin of a sentry, who gave the boy a whack. That triggered the town's fury and a snowball bombardment.

The patriots developed a naval force to go against the best navy in the world to gain an advantage during the American Revolution.

Anyone who has studied American history has heard of the Stamp Act. But what was this fuss all about, was it really so important, and what were those stamps anyway?

There are many local events marking the anniversary of the Concord and Lexington Fights, as they are known locally.

Concord Massachusetts is the birthplace of modern America, here the first British deaths in the American War of Independence occured and a nation was born.

An interesting collection of war-related items ranging from vintage weapons, paintings and 3-D displays to aircrafts.

A resume of debates on the Sepoy Mutiny in India of 1857 discussing whether it was a spontaneous uprising of disaffected groups or the first Indian War of Independence.

Despite their widely different backgrounds, Jackson and Roosevelt have a number of significant similarities in their public careers.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

An overview of the early history of The Royal Marines, one of oldest and most respected elite fighting units in the British Armed Forces.

The medieval castles built by King Edward I in the thirteenth century, were part of the most intensive defense campaign in Europe during the whole of the Middle Ages.

Before George Washington became America's first President, he was its first general. General George Washington was indispensable to winning the American Revolution.

Though there are many significant historical dates in each of the 20 republics and seven island nations of Latin America, there are a few that stand out more than others

Rousseau used the Social Contract to expand and further develop his social, philosophical, and political ideas and concepts. The Social Contract established the liberal

New York City's Upper Manhattan has historic ties to the American Revolution war for independence. Here are tips to visiting some of the places used during this period.

Once there was a stone handed to the next worthy king of Scotland by the saints until the powerful English king rode away with it into the night.

The Carabinieri Corps has been at times the most dedicated of all of the Italian armed forces

James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.

A study of one of the most hotly contested borders in medieval Britain

The 1764 Sugar Act increased enforcement of revenue collection by eliminating smuggling, local corruption, and West Indies fraud in the exporting of French molasses.

When his private quarrel turned into a national revolt, Owain Glyndwr became, for all time, the most important symbol of Welsh resistance to English occupation.

Near the village of Drumnadrochit, the noble ruins of the once mighty Urquhart Castle sit perched upon a rocky peninsula overlooking the famous Loch Ness.

Rupert Everett concluded Channel 4's The Scandalous Adventures of Lord Byron with a trip to Lake Geneva, then travelled to Greece where Byron died of fever.

The desire to link the French and American Revolutions stems from French help after the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 but the facts indicate other considerations.

This celebrated writer has experienced much persecution in his home country for his political views and criticism.

Christmas trees have seen a rise and fall in popularity throughout the centuries; today, a wide variety of real tree species are decorated at Christmas in the USA.

Charlie Winters was among only two people ever pardoned posthumously by a United States President. His crime was to aid in Israel's War for Independence in 1948.

While in Athens go see the colourful Evzones perform the Changing of the Guard Ceremony in front of the Greek Parliament Buildings in Syntagma Square

Chimichurri is a great topping for grilled meats, or even as a marinade.

If you despise academic research, but love Eastern European history, you'll find that you can gain significant amounts of knowledge by experiencing it through other means

Israeli President Shimon Peres has asked Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government. The request comes after elections resulting in a virtual tie with Kadima.

Great gardens to visit in Spain - the Royal Botanical Gardens in the Madrid capital.

Beyond Tel Aviv and Jerusalem there are other gems of Israel - Here are some Israel travel tips for those planning to see the Northern part of Israel.

Despite his genuine concern for his subjects, often in times of natural disaster, there were three attempts on the life of Umberto I, the third resulted in his death.

Yehuda Amichai's poetry grew along with his adopted country. The poet left Germany as the Nazi power was rising. As an Israeli citizen, he became a freedom fighter.

David Hill offers a fascinating and factual account of the preparation and journey of the First Fleet and the establishment of a British colony in Sydney, Australia.