Baron von Steuben trained soldiers at Valley Forge during the American Revolution and enacted important regulations for the training and maintaining of the American Army.

Aug 18, 2009 – Megan Winkler

During the Boer War, British surgeons and doctors made massive advancements in the treatment of wounded soldiers. Efficiency in procedures led to less deaths in battle.

Apr 6, 2009 – Jason Chavis

At the turn of the 20th century, the British fought a long battle with early immigrants in the region of southern Africa, costing millions in blood in treasure.

Apr 5, 2009 – Jason Chavis

Even though the United States was fortunate to earn a draw against Great Britain in the War of 1812, it showed what it could do ... and what it could have done.

Feb 21, 2009 – Michael Sarzo

The closing salvo in the Seven Years' War brought Spain into the conflict. The war wrapped up with a variety of treaties being struck, most notably the Treaty of Paris.

Jan 17, 2009 – Jason Chavis

The Seven Years' War dragged on, expanding past the confines of continental Europe into the seas and abroad. Meanwhile, Russia entered the conflict with a large army.

Jan 17, 2009 – Jason Chavis

The beginning of the Seven Years' War was a precarious time. A system of alliances brought large armies together for a battle across the European continent.

Jan 17, 2009 – Jason Chavis

After the initial invasion of Silesia by Prussian forces, Austria strikes back at the country and her allies in a desperate attempt to control the region.

Jan 17, 2009 – Jason Chavis

The First Silesian War was caused when Prussia invaded a small region of Austria. Starting as a small invasion, the conflict soon boiled over into a continental war.

Jan 17, 2009 – Jason Chavis

General George Washington proved to be a decisive military leader during the War for Independence, and one who benefited from luck as well.

Oct 9, 2008 – Nicholas Efstathiou

Native Americans in New England, from the mid 1600s to the late 1700s, made excellent use of surprise in raids against European colonists.

Sep 23, 2008 – Nicholas Efstathiou

During the American War of Independence American Colonial military leaders sought to fight a war of defense utilizing expansive geography.

Sep 20, 2008 – Nicholas Efstathiou

The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the 24th of January 1900 in South Africa. It was one of the bloodiest battles of the Second Anglo Boer War.

Sep 12, 2008 – Grant Sebastian Nell

The British Royal Navy used mounted marines in expeditionary warfare off and on in the 19th century.

Mar 30, 2008 – Christopher Eger

Led by Colonel John Glover and his regiment from Marblehead, Massachusetts, a small group of Continental soldiers managed to fight off the British at Pelham, New York.

Mar 5, 2008 – Harlan Whatley

Designed by David Bushnell, the American Turtle submarine of the Revolutionary War is emulated today as a historic and groundbreaking craft.

Aug 7, 2007 – Christopher Eger