Battles & Wars: 1601-1800
An overview of the battles and wars of the 17th and 18th centuries. These battles and wars saw the rise of professional armies and the growth of worldwide empires.
Tokugawa Shogunate: Shimabara Rebellion
The Shimabara Rebellion was a largely peasant revolt that occurred in 1637-1638. Fought on the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa Islands of Japan, the mostly Christian rebels won several battles against the forces of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Shimabara Rebellion ended when the rebel's stronghold at Hara Castle fell on April 15, 1638.
The Shimabara Rebellion was a largely peasant revolt that occurred in 1637-1638. Fought on the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa Islands of Japan, the mostly Christian rebels won several battles against the forces of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The Shimabara Rebellion ended when the rebel's stronghold at Hara Castle fell on April 15, 1638.
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Lutzen
The Battle of Lutzen occurred during the Thirty Years' War. Fought on November 16, 1632, the Battle of Lutzen saw Swedish forces defeat the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic League. Though a Protestant victory, the gifted leader King Gustavus Adolphus was killed in the fighting.
The Battle of Lutzen occurred during the Thirty Years' War. Fought on November 16, 1632, the Battle of Lutzen saw Swedish forces defeat the Holy Roman Empire and the Catholic League. Though a Protestant victory, the gifted leader King Gustavus Adolphus was killed in the fighting.
Thirty Years' War: Battle of Rocroi
Meeting on May 19, 1643, French troops under the Duc d'Enghien defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Rocroi. Marching to lift the siege of Rocroi, d'Enghien, the future Prince of Conde, was able to turn the Spanish flank to achieve victory. The Battle of Rocroi was the first major defeat inflicted on the Spanish in nearly a century.
Meeting on May 19, 1643, French troops under the Duc d'Enghien defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Rocroi. Marching to lift the siege of Rocroi, d'Enghien, the future Prince of Conde, was able to turn the Spanish flank to achieve victory. The Battle of Rocroi was the first major defeat inflicted on the Spanish in nearly a century.
English Civil War: Battle of Marston Moor
Meeting on Marston Moor in July 2, 1644, an Allied army of Parliamentarians and Scots Covenanters decisively defeated the Royalist Army of Prince Rupert. The victory at Marston Moor effectively ended the English Civil War in northern England as Royalist forces were forced to withdrawal south.
Meeting on Marston Moor in July 2, 1644, an Allied army of Parliamentarians and Scots Covenanters decisively defeated the Royalist Army of Prince Rupert. The victory at Marston Moor effectively ended the English Civil War in northern England as Royalist forces were forced to withdrawal south.
Second Anglo-Dutch War
The Second Anglo-Dutch War was an attempt by England to curb Dutch maritime growth and trade. Fought between 1665 and 1667, the Second Anglo-Dutch War began with a series of English victories, but turned in Holland's favor due to a financial crisis in London and a daring raid on the Chatham Dockyards.
The Second Anglo-Dutch War was an attempt by England to curb Dutch maritime growth and trade. Fought between 1665 and 1667, the Second Anglo-Dutch War began with a series of English victories, but turned in Holland's favor due to a financial crisis in London and a daring raid on the Chatham Dockyards.
Williamite War in Ireland: Battle of the Boyne
Williamite and Jacobite forces clashed at the Battle of the Boyne on July 12, 1690. Led by William III, the Williamite forces decisively defeated James II, forcing him to flee back to France. The defeat at the Boyne ended James' attempted to reclaim his throne.
Williamite and Jacobite forces clashed at the Battle of the Boyne on July 12, 1690. Led by William III, the Williamite forces decisively defeated James II, forcing him to flee back to France. The defeat at the Boyne ended James' attempted to reclaim his throne.
Glorious Revolution: Glencoe Massacre
The Glencoe Massacre occurred on the night of February 13, 1692, in western Scotland. Following being delayed in giving an oath of loyalty to William III, the MacDonalds of Glencoe were singled out for punishment by the government. After hosting British soldiers for two weeks in Glencoe, the MacDonalds were attacked by their guests who killed 37 in the glen and burned the local villages.
The Glencoe Massacre occurred on the night of February 13, 1692, in western Scotland. Following being delayed in giving an oath of loyalty to William III, the MacDonalds of Glencoe were singled out for punishment by the government. After hosting British soldiers for two weeks in Glencoe, the MacDonalds were attacked by their guests who killed 37 in the glen and burned the local villages.
Great Northern War: Battle of Poltava
Advancing into the Ukraine, Swedish forces under King Charles XII laid siege to Poltava. Racing to meet them, Peter the Great engaged the Swedes on July 8, 1709. Outnumbered in the ensuing Battle of Poltava, the Swedes were crushed and were forced to retreat.
Advancing into the Ukraine, Swedish forces under King Charles XII laid siege to Poltava. Racing to meet them, Peter the Great engaged the Swedes on July 8, 1709. Outnumbered in the ensuing Battle of Poltava, the Swedes were crushed and were forced to retreat.
The Jacobite Risings: Battle of Glen Shiel
Fought on June 10, 1719, the Battle of Glen Shiel was part of the Jacobite Risings in Scotland. Marching with Spanish aid, Scots under Lord George Murray attempted to move east to capture Inverness. Encountering British troops at Glen Shiel, the Scots were defeated and their Spanish allies forced to surrender.
Fought on June 10, 1719, the Battle of Glen Shiel was part of the Jacobite Risings in Scotland. Marching with Spanish aid, Scots under Lord George Murray attempted to move east to capture Inverness. Encountering British troops at Glen Shiel, the Scots were defeated and their Spanish allies forced to surrender.
War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Dettingen
Fought in Bavaria, the Battle of Dettingen was a British victory during the War of Austrian Succession. The Battle of Dettingen also was the last time a reigning British monarch commanded troops in the field. Facing French troops near the town of Dettingen, the British were able to break the enemy lines and continue their march to Flanders.
Fought in Bavaria, the Battle of Dettingen was a British victory during the War of Austrian Succession. The Battle of Dettingen also was the last time a reigning British monarch commanded troops in the field. Facing French troops near the town of Dettingen, the British were able to break the enemy lines and continue their march to Flanders.
The Forty-Five: The Battle of Culloden
The final battle of the the "Forty-Five" uprising, the Battle of Culloden was the climatic engagement between the Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart and the Hanoverian government forces of King George II. Meeting on Culloden Moor, just east of Inverness, the Jacobite army was soundly defeated by a government army led by the Duke of Cumberland.
The final battle of the the "Forty-Five" uprising, the Battle of Culloden was the climatic engagement between the Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart and the Hanoverian government forces of King George II. Meeting on Culloden Moor, just east of Inverness, the Jacobite army was soundly defeated by a government army led by the Duke of Cumberland.
Northwest Indian War: Battle of Fallen Timbers
Fighting near present day Maumee, OH, US forces defeated the Native American Western Confederacy at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was part of the Northwest Indian War which saw the US and Native Americans contesting the lands north of the Ohio River.
Fighting near present day Maumee, OH, US forces defeated the Native American Western Confederacy at the Battle of Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was part of the Northwest Indian War which saw the US and Native Americans contesting the lands north of the Ohio River.
Overview of the Thirty Years' War
Tearing apart the Continent during the 17th Century, the Thirty Years' War redefined the landscape of Europe. This extensive site provides an overview of the conflict.
Tearing apart the Continent during the 17th Century, the Thirty Years' War redefined the landscape of Europe. This extensive site provides an overview of the conflict.
Seven Years War Resources
A collection of articles and links relating to the Seven Years War, 1756-1763.
A collection of articles and links relating to the Seven Years War, 1756-1763.
Battle of Seringapatam
This site includes a variety of resources regarding the 1799 Battle of Seringapatam in India. Included is a transcription of the journal of Major Lachlan Macquarie who served with British forces during the campaign.
This site includes a variety of resources regarding the 1799 Battle of Seringapatam in India. Included is a transcription of the journal of Major Lachlan Macquarie who served with British forces during the campaign.