Early Modern Warfare
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The English Civil War: Muskets, Pikes and the Fall of a King
The English Civil War, fought between 1642 and 1651, was one of the most significant conflicts in British history. It…
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Gustavus Adolphus: The Father of Modern Warfare
Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden from 1611 to 1632, is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and…
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The Siege of Vienna: Ottoman Ambitions vs European Defenders
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 marked one of the most pivotal moments in European history. It was a clash…
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The Pike and Shot: Revolutionising Battlefield Tactics
The Pike and Shot formation was a revolutionary military tactic that dominated European battlefields during the early modern period, particularly…
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The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Religious Battleground
The Thirty Years’ War, which ravaged Europe from 1618 to 1648, was one of the longest and most destructive conflicts…
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The Spanish Armada: A Naval Showdown with England
In 1588, one of the most significant naval battles in European history took place when the Spanish Armada, a massive…
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