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Russo-Turkish Wars: A History of Rival Empires
An overview of the series of conflicts between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that shaped the geopolitical map of Eastern Europe and the Black Sea.
Russia vs. Ottoman Empire: A Centuries-Long Conflict
A concise overview of the series of wars between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that reshaped Eastern Europe and the balance of power.
The Rif War: A Forgotten Colonial Conflict
An overview of the brutal Rif War (1921-1926), where Berber tribes led by Abd el-Krim fought for independence against Spanish and French colonial rule.
Polish-Soviet War: The Conflict That Stopped Communism
An overview of the pivotal 1919-1921 war where newly independent Poland halted the westward advance of Soviet Russia, shaping interwar Europe.
The Polish-Soviet War: How Poland Stopped a Revolution
An overview of the 1919-1921 Polish-Soviet War, a pivotal conflict that halted the westward spread of communism and secured Poland's independence.
The Forgotten Philippine-American War
An overview of the brutal, often-overlooked conflict that marked the U.S.'s emergence as a colonial power and shaped the future of the Philippines.
The Partitions of Poland Explained
The late 18th-century territorial divisions of Poland by Russia, Prussia, and Austria, which led to the disappearance of Poland from the map for 123 years.
The Partitions of Poland Explained
An overview of the three territorial partitions in the late 18th century that erased Poland from the map of Europe for 123 years.
The Pacific War: A Turning Point in History
An overview of the Pacific War, a major theater of WWII, detailing its key events from Pearl Harbor to the atomic bombs and its lasting global impact.
The Paraguayan War: A Nation's Devastation
A brief overview of the Paraguayan War (1864-1870), the deadliest conflict in South American history, and its catastrophic consequences for Paraguay.