The military authorities at Meerut seem to have been under a spell.Continuing The Sepoy Mutiny,our selection from Short History of India and the
The Sepoy Mutiny
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Greased Cartridges.IntroductionThe rebellion, or “mutiny’ as the
Bismark’s Victory
Today's installment concludes The Austro-Prussian War,our selection from History of Modern Europe by Charles A. Fyffe published in 1890.If you
The Battle of Koeniggraetz
On the 30th the King of Prussia, with General Moltke and Count Bismarck, left Berlin; on July 2d they were at headquarters at Gitschin.Continuing
War Declared
Austria at once demanded and obtained from the Diet of Frankfort the mobilization of the whole of the federal armies.Continuing The Austro-Prussian
The Austro-Prussian War
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Bismark’s Diplomatic Maneuvers.IntroductionThis conflict, called also
Vicksburg Surrenders
Today's installment concludes Fall of Vicksburg,our selection from A Campaign Life of U. S. Grant by Charles A. Dana and by James H. Wilson
Siege of Vicksburg Begins
It had now become apparent that the Confederates could not be dislodged except by a siege or starvation.Continuing Fall of Vicksburg,our selection
Confederates Driven into Vicksburg
Within 18 days Grant had won five battles; taken 40 field-guns, many colors and small arms, and nearly 5000 prisoners; killed or wounded 5200 of the