Tag Archives: Battles & Warfare

How Bronze Age Greek Warriors Really Fought with Their Swords

The myths remember the age of heroes. The swords, quietly, tell us how those heroes

The Chremonidean War: Athens and Sparta’s Last Stand Against Macedon

On the surface, the Chremonidean War looks like a failed revolt: two famous cities, another

Austerlitz vs Waterloo: How Two Battles Made and Broke Napoleon

Napoleon’s career was defined by many battles, but few loom as large as Austerlitz (1805)

Ancient Greek Warfare Tactics Explained

A clear guide to Ancient Greek warfare tactics—phalanx formations, skirmishers, cavalry, naval maneuvers, sieges, and

Decolonization and Asymmetric Warfare

This is the story of how small forces challenged big empires, how guerrilla tactics met

Hannibal’s Mastery: Crushing the Roman Army

Hannibal would never rule Rome, but he shaped its destiny.