We begin at the aftermath of the beginning of the First Fitna (Civil War) in the Rashidun Caliphate and the battle of Siffin of 657, which led to the
Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604
Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)-This conflict, though never a declared war, was significant in both English and Spanish history. It began with the
Big Navies Superior to Big Raiders
Today's installment concludes When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from The Influence of Seapower Upon History by Alfred Thayer Mahan published
Limits of Raiders in Commerce Damage
The suffering involved to England in such numerous captures, which must have caused great individual injury and discontent, did not really prevent the
The Peace of Breda
Failing support of a base or a powerful fleet, the raider can only dash out hurriedly a short distance from home, and its blows, though painful,
Four Days Battle’s Affects Naval Science
More than any other this fight marks clearly the passage from former methods to the tactics of the end of the seventeenth century.Continuing When
The Four Days Battle Ends
This lesson is as applicable to-day as it ever was.Concluding When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from The Influence of Seapower Upon History
The Four Days Battle: The Last Two Days
The third day Monk continued retreating to the westward.Continuing When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from The Influence of Seapower Upon
Four Days Battle: The Fleets Engage
The battle indicated the lack of subordination and of military feeling which has been charged against the Dutch officers as a body; no signs of which