The Crimean War was a conflict fought between Russia and an alliance of France, Britain, and the Ottoman Empire from 1853 to 1856, primarily over control of the Crimean Peninsula.
Gallipoli campaign Explained
The Gallipoli campaign was a failed World War I military operation by the Allies to capture the Ottoman capital of Constantinople.
American Revolution Explained
The American Revolution was a war fought between Great Britain and thirteen American colonies, resulting in the colonies gaining independence and forming the United States of America.
Burma campaign Explained
The Burma campaign was a series of battles fought during World War II between Allied forces and the Japanese Empire in Burma (now Myanmar).
Middle Eastern theatre of World War I Explained
The Middle Eastern theatre of World War I involved the struggle for control over the region between the Allied Powers and the Central Powers.
Battle of Cocos Explained
The Battle of Cocos was a naval engagement during World War I between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German light cruiser SMS Emden.
Falklands War Explained
The Falklands War was a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands in 1982.
Anglo-Zulu War Explained
The Anglo-Zulu War was a conflict between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in 1879, resulting in a British victory and the eventual annexation of Zululand.
Battle of Porto Bello Explained
The Battle of Porto Bello was a significant naval engagement in 1739 during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, resulting in a British victory and the capture of a major Spanish port in present-day Panama.
Second Matabele War Explained
The Second Matabele War was a conflict in 1896-1897 between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele people in present-day Zimbabwe.
Opium Wars Explained
The Opium Wars were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers in the 19th century over the opium trade, resulting in China’s defeat and the imposition of unequal treaties.
Middle East Theatre of World War II Explained
The Middle East Theatre of World War II was a significant battleground where Allied forces clashed with Axis powers for control over the region’s strategic resources and access to key trade routes.