The Tet Offensive was a major military campaign during the Vietnam War in 1968, launched by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces against South Vietnam and its allies.
The Sandinista Revolution (1978-1990) Explained
The Sandinista Revolution was a period of political and social upheaval in Nicaragua, marked by the overthrow of the Somoza dictatorship and the establishment of a socialist government led by the Sandinista National Liberation Front.
The Cuban Revolution (1953-1959) Explained
The Cuban Revolution was a successful armed revolt led by Fidel Castro and his supporters, which overthrew the US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista and established a socialist government in Cuba.
The Boer Wars Explained
The Boer Wars were a series of conflicts between the British Empire and the Boer states in South Africa, resulting in British victory and the establishment of British control over the region.
Fidel Castro Explained
Fidel Castro was a Cuban revolutionary leader who established a communist regime in Cuba and ruled as its Prime Minister and later President for nearly five decades.
The Zapatista Uprising (1994) Explained
The Zapatista Uprising was a 1994 armed rebellion in Mexico led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) advocating for indigenous rights and social justice.
Che Guevara Explained
Che Guevara: Revolutionary Marxist leader and key figure in the Cuban Revolution.
Dutch East Indies campaign Explained
The Dutch East Indies campaign was a military operation during World War II in which the Japanese invaded and occupied the Dutch colony of the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia).
Siege of Mafeking Explained
The Siege of Mafeking was a significant event during the Second Boer War, where British forces successfully defended the town against a prolonged siege by Boer forces.
Battle of Dak To Explained
The Battle of Dak To was a major engagement during the Vietnam War that took place in 1967 and resulted in heavy casualties for both sides.
Battle of Majuba Hill Explained
The Battle of Majuba Hill was a decisive conflict during the First Boer War where Boer forces defeated the British, leading to the signing of the Pretoria Convention.
Battle of Heiligerlee Explained
The Battle of Heiligerlee was the first major battle of the Eighty Years’ War, resulting in a victory for the rebel forces against the Spanish.