We chart the career of Alexander from Macedonia to the Indus, and analyse the Battle of Gaugamela, his greatest victory.
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Nelson had sought the battle for two years, and he knew full well what the outcome would be.
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Eighty years ago this year, the German Nazis mounted the greatest invasion in history.
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Aircraft in WWI initially played a reconnaissance role, but by the war's end was essential in the support of ground operations, attacks,
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Neither Admirals Rodney or Howe were paragons of virtue. But they were both personally brave, adept tacticians, and, despite their flaws, effective
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Often overlooked by history, the Franco-Prussian War had a profound impact on both France and Germany. Its military aspects also deserve study,
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From the beginning, Okinawa challenged expectations. The landing was supposed to be the bloodiest of the war so far. The 182,000 troops
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In 1759, Britain faced an invasion threat from France, but two remarkable victories – the Battle of Lagos and later the Battle
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Germany lost the war long before May 1945. But Hitler refused to surrender, instead dragging the country into the abyss. Although there
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Balaklava is one of the most famous battles in British history. Yet it cannot really be compared with, say, Hastings, Waterloo, or
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