The battle of Grunwald demonstrated how an overconfident force under the banner of the Teutonic Order was decisively defeated by the Poles and Tartars.

Nov 1, 2010 - Eliot Elwar

The fight around the town of Kohima in India, between early April and late June 1944 is regarded as the major turning point in the Far East war.

May 19, 2010 - Mark Bunn

31 May 1916 off the Jutland coast, the two largest battle fleets in existence met in the only Fleet action of World War 1. It was unexpected by both sides

Jul 2, 2011 - Jeremy Drewett

On August 7, 1942, the United States and its Allies launched the first significant assault of World War II on Japanese-held territory in the Pacific.

Apr 16, 2010 - Ivan Castro

A 154-run partnership between Alastair Cook and Ian Bell put England in a winning position on day three of the fifth Ashes Test match in Sydney 2011.

Jan 4, 2011 - Stuart McCulloch

It was considered a British victory at the time, but has come to be seen as a draw because their casualties equaled or exceeded those of the Americans.

Oct 30, 2011 - John Kirshon

Although Canadian troops were initially inexperienced they fought hard and with dignity in World War II that in the end they made the nation proud

Jun 15, 2010 - Punitha Muniandy

In "501c3 Tax Exemption for Your Nonprofit Organization," I discuss forming a nonprofit organization that can receive tax-deductible donations as a 501c3.

Oct 5, 2011 - Sarah Kolb

December 7, 1941 was one of the darkest days in American history. The Empire of Japan descended with furious rage onto the island paradise of Oahu.

Apr 2, 2011 - Maggie Harries

A world wide pandemic of the swine flu virus brings apprehension amongst parents as they continue to look for solutions on how to keep their children safe.

Oct 9, 2009 - Teena Clipston

When Canada rose to fight in World War One, it did so only to support Britain, a very unselfish act which moulded the country and made it what it is today.

Apr 27, 2010 - Punitha Muniandy

Wellington's Army was in winter quarters in a barren area on the Spanish-Portuguese border in 1811. Food and lodgings were scarce, indiscipline was rife.

Sep 6, 2011 - Michael Manning

Strong-willed Georgia Governor Joe Brown squandered thousands of scarce dollars on an order for 10,000 Pikes to defend his state during the US Civil War.

Feb 8, 2009 - Christopher Eger

Affectionately known as Ireland's Teardrop, Fastnet Rock and its lighthouse was the last the Irish emigrants saw of their homeland when sailing to the US.

Feb 8, 2011 - Mike Godfrey

At the close of World War One, the victorious allies ordered that the powerful and undefeated High Seas Fleet present itself for interment until a final peace.

Apr 22, 2007 - Christopher Eger

Germany, despite the defeat at Stalingrad was still capable of offensive action in Russia due to technical superiority in armoured vehicles and tactics.

Oct 8, 2011 - Michael Manning

In the American Civil War one of the worst insurgent conflicts of modern history was fought between Confederate Partisan Rangers and Union Redlegs

May 22, 2006 - Christopher Eger

The 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) organized to fight the Japanese in Burma, was led by Frank Merrill. The "Marauders" were adept jungle fighters.

Nov 12, 2010 - William Celano

A series of recent explosions in Mogadishu are signs that Somalia's turmoil is far from over. Islamist insurgents and Ethiopian forces continue to battle in the streets.

Jun 27, 2007 - Sean Sinclair-Day