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ALEXANDER THE GREAT’S GENERALSHIP IN THE SIEGE OF TYRE

The siege of Tyre revealed Alexander the Great’s superior siege warfare tactics against the Tyrians. This study highlights […]

March 17, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

Was Hannibal Barca a black African military commander? (part-2)

Hannibal Barca was probably a black Carthaginian military commander; he became famous for his crossing of the Alps, […]

March 16, 2014 BLACK AFRICAN MILITARY COMMANDERS, GREAT MILITARY COMMANDERS, HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

Was the bow and arrow the most dangerous ancient weapon?

The bow and arrow is one of the oldest warfare weapons. Some historians date the weapon as early […]

March 16, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES, HISTORY OF WEAPONS

THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT AND THE LONGBOW

The Battle of Agincourt demonstrated the superior battlefield tactics of the English archers equipped with longbows and staves […]

March 16, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE: LIONIDAS vs XERXES

The Battle of Thermopylae sketches the celebrated stand of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors against the […]

February 21, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

GEN. JULIUS CAESAR LEGACY AND CAREER

Julius Caesar was a general, a statesman, and a dictator who founded the Roman imperial system. Caesar had […]

February 21, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

GEN. HANNIBAL BARCA IN THE BATTLE OF CANNAE

The Battle of Cannae remains a classic example of Hannibal’s double envelopment trap. This engagement made Gen. Hannibal […]

February 20, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

How did body armor evolve?

Body armor creation was a major technological evolution in warfare history. Body armor increased the likelihood that warriors […]

February 20, 2014 HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES, HISTORY OF WARFARE, HISTORY OF WEAPONS

KING SHAKA AND THE ZULU WARRIORS

The Zulu warriors emerged as one the most formidable fighters in South Africa because of their large shields, […]

February 18, 2014 BLACK AFRICAN MILITARY COMMANDERS, GREAT MILITARY COMMANDERS, HISTORY OF DECISIVE BATTLES

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