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The Dade Massacre – Seminole Warriors VS US Soldiers
The Dade Massacre: Seminole Warriors VS The United States The Battle for Florida So what led to the Dade Massacre? Well, in 1821 President James Monroe appointed Andrew Jackson as the military governor of Florida. Under pressure by European and American colonists, his goal was to remove the native Seminole … Read more
World War One’s Greatest Last Stand
World War One’s Greatest Last Stand Last Stand at Monchy-le-Preux The year is 1917, and World War One is in full swing. Amidst the most brutal war the world has ever seen, one unit distinguished itself in a French village known as Monchy-le-Preux. This is the story of how a … Read more
The Battle of Carrhae – Rome’s Worst Defeat?
The Battle of Carrhae – Rome’s Worst Defeat? Marcus Licinius Crassus In 53 BC there was one name in Rome that was synonymous with wealth: Marcus Crassus. Not only was he the richest man in Rome, he was one of the most powerful. Crassus led the First Triumvirate that governed … Read more
Last Stand of the Swiss Guard: The 189
Last Stand of the Swiss Guard: The 189 The Sack of Rome 1527 by Johannes Lingelbach The Sack of Rome On May 6th of 1527, an army of 34,000 mercenaries descended upon the city of Rome. The army had served the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, but they had not … Read more
When Sharks Attacked the USS Indianapolis in 1945
When Sharks Attacked the USS Indianapolis in 1945 Blood in the Water In 1945 the USS Indianapolis was sailing from Guam to the Philippines to prepare for the invasion of Japan. While en route to their rendezvous with the main fleet, a Japanese submarine I-58 struck the Indianapolis with two … Read more