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Between the 15th and 13th centuries BC, the Hittites were one of the dominant powers of the near east, and clashed with the other main three powers, Egypt, the middle Assyrians and the empire of Mitan …

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The Jacobite rising of 1745 was an attempt by Charles Edward Stuart to regain the British throne for his father. It took place during the War of The Austrian Succession, when the bulk of the British A …

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The Jacobite rising of 1745 was an attempt by Charles Edward Stuart to regain the British throne for his father.It took place during the War of The Austrian Succession, when the bulk of the British Ar …

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The Samnites and their relatives in central and south Italy are known as Oscans, from the name of their language.The Samnites were the largest and most important Oscan nation, and was made up of a lea …

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The Battle of Gingindhlovu was fought on 2nd April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the siege at Eshowe, and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo.The British soldier would refer to it as th …

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Naval Brigade landing parties were a feature of Victorian campaigns and the Zulu War was no exception.In the aftermath of Isandlwana HMS Shah was diverted from a homeward journey and landed most of …

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A gold rush or gold fever is a discovery of gold that brings an onrush of miners seeking their fortune.Major gold rushes took place in the 19th century in the United States, Canada, Australia, Greec …

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Although initially the Carthaginian army was composed only of Citizens of Phoenician origin, it saw increased recruitment of contingents of mercenaries and allies a necessity in order to realize the …

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Cretan archers were a well known class of warrior whose specialist skills were extensively utilized by many ancient armies. They were especially valued in armies such as those of the Greek city sta …

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THE BATTLE OF KADESH, 1274BC,THE HITTITE EMPIRE.Between the 15th and 13th centuries BC, the Hittites were one of the dominant powers of the near east, and clashed with the other main three powers, …

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THE FRENCH ARMYLALLY’S (IRISH) REGIMENTDuring the Seven Years War the regiment was ranked 109th, and was under the command of Thomas Arthur Comte de Lally-TollendalOn March 6 1757, the 2nd battali …

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The Battle of Gingindhlovu was fought on 2nd April 1879 between a British relief column sent to break the siege at Eshowe, and a Zulu impi of king Cetshwayo.The British soldier would refer to it as …

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