The Opium Wars in China were a series of conflicts between China and Western powers over the opium trade, resulting in China’s defeat and significant territorial and economic concessions.
Urartu–Assyria War Explained
The Urartu–Assyria War was a series of conflicts between the ancient kingdoms of Urartu and Assyria over territorial control in the 9th and 8th centuries BCE.
Battle of Lens Explained
The Battle of Lens was a major conflict during the Thirty Years’ War, resulting in a decisive victory for the French and marking a turning point in the war.
Battle of Saint-Denis Explained
The Battle of Saint-Denis was a pivotal conflict during the French Wars of Religion that resulted in a Catholic victory and marked a turning point in the conflict.
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.
Siege of Hulst Explained
The Siege of Hulst was a military conflict during the Eighty Years’ War in which the Spanish forces besieged and captured the Dutch town of Hulst.
Battle of Kissingen Explained
The Battle of Kissingen was a minor engagement during the Seven Years’ War between Prussia and Austria in 1758.