The Triple Alliance was a defensive alliance formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, which aimed to maintain the balance of power in Europe.
The Dual Alliance (1879) Explained
The Dual Alliance was a defensive alliance formed between Germany and Austria-Hungary in 1879, aimed at countering potential threats from Russia.
The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Explained
The War of the Austrian Succession was a conflict fought over the disputed inheritance of the Austrian throne, resulting in a realignment of European power.
The Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) Explained
The Congress of Vienna was a diplomatic conference that aimed to restore stability and redraw the map of Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.
Franz Ferdinand’s Assassination (1914) Explained
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the beginning of World War I.
Siege of Vienna (1683) Explained
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a pivotal battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire, marking the turning point in the Ottoman expansion into Europe.
Crimean War Explained
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.
Kettle War Explained
The Kettle War was a short-lived conflict between the Dutch Republic and the Holy Roman Empire over a stolen kettle.
Battle of Lekkerbeetje Explained
The Battle of Lekkerbeetje was a significant naval engagement during the Dutch Revolt in 1574.
Battle of Ekeren Explained
The Battle of Ekeren was a military engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession in which the Dutch Republic defeated French forces near Antwerp.
Battle of Steenbergen Explained
The Battle of Steenbergen was a military engagement during the Eighty Years’ War between the Dutch Republic and Spain in 1583.
War of the Fourth Coalition Explained
The War of the Fourth Coalition was a conflict between France and its allies against Prussia, Russia, and other European powers, resulting in a French victory and the establishment of the French Empire.