The battle in Cagul (todays Cahul, Moldavia) was one of the most important of the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74 and of European history in general. Nevertheless, it remains relatively unknown. And yet there the Ottoman yatagani was crushed overwhelmingly. Even more unknown remains the key contribu
A delicious beach of fine sand, lined with coconut palms. The surf breaks in powerful rolls. We are in Harnai, a small fishing town, south of Bombay. Were settled in an old waterside fort on the peninsula and were starting our sea course. British forces in the Far East have just touched down four-en
The possibility that Brazil entered World War II Together with Germany, the United States was very concerned, due to its probable impact on Atlantic shipping and the geographical location of the South American country, which represented an immense potential strategic base for the Axis. This led the
Recent years have seen the happy rise of interest in historical recreation, heritage conservation and historical knowledge by the general public. We all know the traditional informative effect of cinema, documentaries and museums, the massive entry into the market of the historical novel and the dis