El Empecinado of Spain: The Undaunted Guerrilla Who Eluded Napoleon
The most prominent guerrilla chieftain to emerge in central Spain during the War of Independence against Napoleon (1808-1814) was Juan Martín Díez, better known as El Empecinado
Read MoreFall of the Berlin Wall: The Night When the Autumn of Nations Got Heated – Editor’s Comment
Encouraged by the words of Günther Schabowski – “immediately and without delay”, the thousands of people took the opportunity, went out with hammers and chisels, and opened new crossing points on the Berlin Wall by force.
Read MoreLevée en masse: Napoleon’s Senate and Power to Raise Armies
Following the bloodless Coup of 18 Brumaire (November 9, 1799) and the overthrow of the Directory, General Napoleon consolidated his grip on France through a series of political maneuvers neutering checks and balances upon his authority.
Read MoreEscape from Perote: The “Hellhole” where Texans were Imprisoned
One prisoner intent on escaping Perote was Thomas Jefferson Green. Green was one of a couple hundred Texans who became prisoners after a failed effort in late 1842 to assault the Rio Grande town of Ciudad Mier.
Read MoreRoman Empire Extended to the Maximum: Military Life of Emperor Trajan and His Soldiers – Gallery
Trajan was a man of great military and political skill. Therefore, it’s no wonder why his contemporaries called him Optimus princeps. Many modern historians agree that he was one of the best Roman emperors and one of the most skillful statesmen in history. Indeed, during his reign, the Roman Empire was extended to five million square kilometers.
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