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Jan Žižka
Jan Žižka (l. c. 1360 – 1424) was a Czech general and one of the most brilliant tacticians in military history. In the Hussite Wars (1419 to c. 1434), he was undefeated as the leader of the Hussites against the Catholic loyalists...
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Aztec Warfare
The Aztecs engaged in warfare (yaoyotl) to acquire territory, resources, quash rebellions, and to collect sacrificial victims to honour their gods. Warfare was a fundamental part of Aztec culture with all males expected to actively...
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Legio XXI Rapax
Legio XXI Rapax was a legion of the Roman army whose name name "Rapax" means "rapacious" or "greedy". It is not clear when the legion assumed this name; it may or may not be the same 21st legion Julius Caesar (100-44 BCE) formed...
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Roman Nose (Cheyenne Warrior)
Roman Nose (Woqini, "Hook Nose", l. c. 1830-1868) was a Northern Cheyenne warrior known for his courage in battle, who became so famous among white settlers and the US military that they believed he was chief of the...
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Roman Army
The Roman army, famed for its discipline, organisation, and innovation in both weapons and tactics, allowed Rome to build and defend a huge empire which for centuries would dominate the Mediterranean world and beyond. Overview...
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Anglo-Maratha Wars
The three Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775-1819) were fought between the Maratha Confederacy of India (aka the Mahrattas, 1674-1818) and the British East India Company (EIC). The Maratha Hindu princes were rarely unified, and so the...
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Legio I Germanica
Legio I Germanica was a Roman legion that won acclaim early under Augustus (27 BCE - 14 CE) but was stripped of its title for cowardice. Stationed on the Lower Rhine, the legion mutinied in 14 CE and then faced disgrace when...
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Map of the Battle of Trebbia, June 1799 - Positions During the 17–19 June Engagement
This historical map depicts the Battle of Trebbia, won by Marshal Suvorov on 17, 18, and 19 June 1799. It shows the various positions held during the engagement and offers...
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Map of the Battle of Rivoli, 14 January 1797 - French and Austrian Positions in Detail
This detailed map of the Battle of Rivoli, won by the French Army on 14 January 1797, was dedicated to His Majesty Emperor Alexander by General Jomini. Engraved by Blondeau...
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Map of the Battle of Arcole, November 1796
This antique French map illustrates the Battle of Arcole, fought on November 15–17, 1796, and won by Napoleon’s Army of Italy. Drawn by A. L. J. Baralle and engraved by Vicq, it features a precise scale in...