The ships of the royal navy at this time amounted to no more than thirty-six . .. .Continuing Defeat of the Spanish Armada,our selection from The
Strategies for England’s Defense
Fleets are more mobile than armies. An invading force, having command of the sea, can land unopposed anywhere.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish
England Prepares
I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England, too.”Continuing Defeat
The Empire Prepares
Throughout Continental Europe the Protestants, discomfited and dismayed, looked to England as their protector and refuge.Continuing Defeat of the
Europe’s Balance of Power
Under Philip II, Spain reached the zenith of power.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish Armada,our selection from The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Let’s Bowl.IntroductionSpain’s war against England had been a long time
Arminus’ Final Years
Today's installment concludes Arminius Drives Romans Out of Germany,our selection from The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Sir Edward S.
Early Years of Arminius
It is interesting to trace how far his fame survived during the Middle Ages, both among the Germans of the Continent and among ourselves.Continuing
Decisive German Victory at Teutoburg
Throughout Germany the Roman garrisons were assailed and cut off; and within a few weeks after Varus had fallen, the German soil was freed from the