Introduction The Anglo-French War, also known as the War of 1778 or the Bourbon War in Britain, was a military conflict fought between France and Great Britain, sometimes with their respective allies, between 1778 and 1783. As a consequence, Great Britain was forced to divert resources used to fight the war in North America to… Read More
Introduction The Napoleonic Wars (18 May 1803 to 20 November 1815, and preceded by the French Revolution (1792-1802)) were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions. It produced a brief period of French domination over… Read More
Introduction The Little Belt affair was a naval battle on the night of 16 May 1811. It involved the United States frigate USS President and the British sixth-rate HMS Little Belt, a sloop-of-war, which had originally been the Danish ship Lillebælt, before being captured by the British in the 1807 Battle of Copenhagen. The encounter… Read More
Introduction The Chesapeake-Leopard affair was a naval engagement off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on 22 June 1807, between the British fourth-rate HMS Leopard and the American frigate USS Chesapeake. The crew of Leopard pursued, attacked, and boarded the American frigate, looking for deserters from the Royal Navy. Chesapeake was caught unprepared and after a… Read More
Back pain is a common ailment that most people will experience at one time or another. In fact, following a survey, it was estimated that more than 65 million Americans stated they had experienced back pain. However, there are ways to minimise discomfort and even alleviate back pain altogether. By strengthening your muscles and increasing… Read More
Events 1218 – The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1567 – Erik XIV of Sweden and his guards murder five incarcerated Swedish nobles. 1607 – One hundred English settlers disembark in Jamestown, the first permanent English colony in America. 1626 – Peter Minuit buys Manhattan. 1667 – The French Royal Army crosses the border… Read More
Introduction Soldiers require equipment and technology that will help them succeed in their operations. Camouflage allows soldiers to conceal themselves and their equipment from the enemy. While it has proven effective in the past, recent military technological developments by competing military forces make it more difficult to remain undetected. Scanning equipment now goes beyond visuals… Read More
