The Siege of Leningrad was a devastating 872-day blockade by German forces during World War II, resulting in immense suffering and loss of life for the city’s residents.
Siege of Tobruk Explained
The Siege of Tobruk was a prolonged World War II battle in which Allied forces successfully defended the Libyan port city against German and Italian forces.
Siege of Madrid Explained
The Siege of Madrid was a major battle during the Spanish Civil War where Republican forces successfully defended the city against Nationalist forces for over two years.
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 Mühlberg Explained
The Battle of Mühlberg was a decisive victory for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V over the Protestant Schmalkaldic League during the Reformation.
Battle of Nieuwpoort Explained
The Battle of Nieuwpoort was a significant military confrontation during the Eighty Years’ War between the Dutch Republic and Spain in 1600.
Siege of Arras Explained
The Siege of Arras was a major battle during World War I that resulted in heavy casualties and a strategic victory for the Allied forces.
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 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.
Capture of Maastricht Explained
The Capture of Maastricht refers to the successful siege and conquest of the city of Maastricht by the Spanish forces during the Eighty Years’ War.
Siege of Paris Explained
The Siege of Paris was a major conflict during the Franco-Prussian War where the Prussian army surrounded and besieged the city of Paris for over four months.
Siege of Jülich Explained
The Siege of Jülich was a military conflict during the Thirty Years’ War in which the city of Jülich was besieged and captured by the Protestant forces.