The U-2 Incident (1960) was a major Cold War event in which a US spy plane was shot down over Soviet Union territory, escalating tensions between the two superpowers.
The Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) Explained
The Franco-Prussian War was a conflict between France and Prussia that resulted in the defeat of France and the unification of Germany.
Jameson Raid Explained
The Jameson Raid was a failed British-led military incursion into the South African Republic in 1895, aimed at overthrowing the Boer government and sparking an uprising of British settlers.
Franco-Prussian War Explained
The Franco-Prussian War was a conflict between France and Prussia that resulted in the unification of Germany and the downfall of the French Empire.
Berlin Crisis of 1961 Explained
The Berlin Crisis of 1961 was a Cold War conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union over the division of Berlin and the construction of the Berlin Wall.
Austro-Prussian War Explained
The Austro-Prussian War was a conflict between Austria and Prussia in 1866 that resulted in Prussian dominance over the German states.
Panama crisis of 1885 Explained
The Panama crisis of 1885 was a diplomatic conflict between the United States and Colombia over the construction of the Panama Canal.