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Stephen Decatur - Stephen Decatur War of 1812 Created: Monday, February 18, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Stephen Decatur rose to prominence during the Barbary Wars when he led a daring raid to destroy the captured frigate USS Philadelphia. During the War of 1812, he gained further fame when he captur...
Military History Timeline - 19th Century Military History Timeline Created: Sunday, January 06, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
A military history timeline of the 19th century.
USS Chesapeake - US Navy Frigate - War of 1812 - Chesapeake-Leopard Affair Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
USS Chesapeake was 38-gun frigate built for the US Navy and launched in 1799. One of the US Navy's original six frigates, USS Chesapeake was attacked by HMS Leopard during the 1807 Chesapeake-Leop...
USS President - US Navy - War of 1812 Created: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
USS President was one of the original six frigates built for the US Navy. Seeing service during the First Barbary War, USS President later at the center of the Little Belt Affair. After several c...
War of 1812 - War of 1812 History 1813 Created: Thursday, March 04, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
The second year of the War of 1812 saw the British tighten their blockade of the American coast, penning in the US Navy. In the west, American forces won the Battle of Lake Erie and the Battle of ...
War of 1812 Causes - Causes of the War of 1812 Created: Monday, January 25, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
The War of 1812 was the result of rising tensions between the United States and Great Britain during the early years of the 19th century. These included the frequent impressment of sailors from Am...
War of Jenkins' Ear - Causes of the War of Jenkins' Ear Created: Monday, August 24, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The War of Jenkins' Ear was fought from 1739-1748, between Britain and Spain. Largely taking place in the New World, the war saw both sides attacking the other's colonies. The War of Jenkins' Ear ...
Siege of Louisbourg - French and Indian War Siege of Louisbourg Created: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Siege of Louisbourg lasted from June 8 to July 26, 1758, and saw the British capture the stronghold from the French. Investing Louisbourg, the British sought to take the city as a prelude to i...
Military History Timeline - 17th and 18th Century Military History Timeline Created: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
A military history timeline of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Siege of Louisbourg - War of the Austrian Succession - 1745 - William Pepperrell Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The Siege of Louisbourg was conducted from May 11 to June 28, 1745, during the War of the Austrian Succession. Sailing north, a colonial forces led by William Pepperrell landed and laid siege to L...
Robin Olds - Vietnam War Ace - Brigadier General Robin Olds Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Brigadier General Robin Olds was a noted American flying ace during World War II and the Vietnam War. Robin Olds was credited with twelve kills over Europe and four over Vietnam. Commanding the 8...
Rene Fonck - World War I Ace - Flying Ace Rene Fonck Created: Friday, May 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Colonel Rene Fonck was the top-scoring Allied fighter ace of World War I. Scoring his first victory in August 1916, Rene Fonck went on to down 75 German aircraft during the course of the conflict....
Georges Guynemer - World War I French Ace Georges Guynemer Created: Friday, October 03, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
Georges Guynemer was one of the great French aces of World War I. Born in Compiègne, Guynemer was initially turned down by the French Army and elected to join the air service. Learning to fl...
SPAD S.VII - World War I SPAD S.VII Fighter Created: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
A sturdy, rugged fighter, the SPAD S.VII saw service during World War I. Introduced in 1916, the SPAD S.VII proved to be a stable gun platform and was the first in a long line of SPAD fighters. I...
Battle of Killiecrankie - Jacobite Rising - Bonnie Dundee at Killiecrankie Created: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought July 27, 1689, during the Jacobite Risings. Rebeling against William III, Jacobite supporters in Scotland, led by Viscount Dundee, moved south to Killiecrank...
American Revolution - American Revolution Battles Created: Friday, November 13, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The American Revolution saw battles fought up and down the eastern United States as well as in Canada. Beginning with Lexington and Concord, these battles involved Patriots, British, Loyalist, and...
Battle of Machias - American Revolution - Machias First Naval Battle of American Revolution Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 14, 2012
The Battle of Machias was fought June 11-12, 1775, during the American Revolution. The first naval battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Machias saw colonial forces attack HMS Margarett...
Wars of the Roses - Wars of the Roses Overview - Wars of the Roses History Created: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Wars of the Roses were fought in Britain from 1455 to 1485. A dynastic conflict, the Wars of the Roses saw the Houses of Lancaster and York struggle for the English throne. The Wars of the Ro...
French and Indian War - French and Indian War 1756-1757 Created: Thursday, August 12, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
In 1756, the French & Indian War expanded into the Seven Years' War as the conflict spread to Europe. While Prussia allied with Britain, France joined with Austria and Russia. While Frederick the...
Fort Ticonderoga - French and Indian War Fort Ticonderoga Created: Thursday, March 05, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Fort Ticonderoga was built at the southern end of Lake Champlain in 1758. Constructed by the French as Fort Carillon, Fort Ticonderoga played a key role in the campaigns of the French & Indian War...
French and Indian War - The French and Indian War Summary - French and Indian War Overview Created: Thursday, May 27, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The French and Indian War began in 1754 as the result of colonial fighting between Britian and France. By 1756 the conflict expanded into the Seven Years' War which saw fighting across Europe and ...
Fort William Henry - Siege of Fort William Henry - French and Indian War Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Siege of Fort William Henry was conducted from August 3 to 9, 1757, during the French & Indian War. Located in northern New York, Fort William Henry was attacked by French and Native American ...
Battle of Carillon - French and Indian War Battle of Carillon Created: Monday, May 24, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Battle of Carillon was fought July 8, 1758, during the French & Indian War. In an attempt to capture Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain, British troops conducted a series of frontal assaults agai...
French & Indian War - French & Indian War Battles Created: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
The French & Indian/Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict and saw battles fought around the world. Beginning in North American, the war spread to Europe and then to far-flung colonie...
Admiral John Duckworth - Admiral Sir John Duckworth Created: Thursday, January 13, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Admiral Sir John Duckworth was a notable British naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars. John Duckworth saw extensive service throughout the conflict and won a decisive victory at the Battle of ...
Battle of the Saintes - American Revolution Battle of the Saintes Created: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The Battle of the Saintes was fought April 9-12, 1782 during the American Revolution. The Battle of the Saintes saw a French fleet under Comte De Grasse clash with a British force led by Admiral S...
American Revolution Leaders - American Revolution People Biography Created: Monday, January 11, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The American Revolution saw professional British officers clash with American leaders who were drawn from all walks of life or from overseas. While many American leaders of the American Revolution...
Admiral Rodney - George Rodney - Baron Rodney - Royal Navy Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Admiral George Rodney was a noted British naval leader during Seven Years' War and American Revolution. A seasoned officer, George Rodney took part in numerous campaigns and battles. George Rodne..
George Anson - Biography of Admiral George Anson Created: Thursday, March 12, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Admiral George Anson was a key figure in the mid-18th century Royal Navy. An able commander, Anson famously circumnavigated the globe in 1740-1744, and captured the treasure galleon Nuestra Senora...
Battle of Friedland - Napoleonic Wars Battle of Friedland Created: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The Battle of Friedland was fought June 14, 1807, during the War of the Fourth Coalition. Attacking the Russians near Friedland, Napoleon succeeded in driving them from the field. The Battle of F..
Battle of Vitoria - Peninsular War Battle of Vitoria Created: Friday, May 07, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The Battle of Vitoria was fought June 21, 1813, during the Peninsular War. Engaging French forces near the town of Vitoria, the Marquess of Wellington succeeded in winning a key victory. Routed a..
Borodino - Battle of Borodino Created: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
The Battle of Borodino was fought September 7, 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Attacking Russian positions around Borodino, the French both inflicted and sustained heavy losses. Thoug..

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