Ottoman expansion and conquest
The Ottoman Empire expanded from a small Anatolian principality into one of the largest empires in history. Between the fourteenth and early twentieth centuries, Ottoman forces conquered ...
The Ottoman Empire expanded from a small Anatolian principality into one of the largest empires in history. Between the fourteenth and early twentieth centuries, Ottoman forces conquered ...
Goguryeo successfully repelled multiple invasions launched by the Tang dynasty of China during the 7th century. The capital fortress of Pyongyang became a critical defensive stronghold ag...
Emperor Probus led the Roman legions to repel multiple Germanic invasions along the Danube frontier. These incursions threatened the stability of the northern borders of the Roman Empire ...
Roman Emperor Aurelian defeated the invading Juthungi tribe near the city of Placentia in northern Italy. This battle was a decisive moment in securing the Roman Empire's northern borders...
The construction of the Aurelian Walls began in response to increasing external threats faced by Rome in the third century. These defensive walls were commissioned by Emperor Aurelian to ...
The Battle of Naissus was a significant conflict fought near the ancient city of Naissus, now known as Niš, in the Nišava District. It occurred during the crisis of the Roman Empire and i...
Emperor Gallienus, ruler of the Roman Empire during a time of internal strife and external invasions, was assassinated by his own military officers during a siege. His death marked a crit...
Claudius II Gothicus became Roman Emperor following the death of his predecessor. His accession marked a shift during a turbulent period of frequent leadership changes in the empire.Known...
Postumus, a Roman commander, declared himself emperor of a breakaway realm in the western provinces known as the Gallic Empire. This realm comprised Gaul, Germania, Britannia, and Hispani...
Emperor Gallienus initiated a series of military reforms to address ongoing threats to the Roman Empire. These reforms aimed to improve the mobility and responsiveness of the Roman legion...
Valerian was proclaimed Roman Emperor following the death of his predecessor Aemilianus. His accession marked a significant change in leadership during a period fraught with external thre...
Gallienus became Roman Emperor following the assassination of his father, Valerian. His accession marked the beginning of a co-rule, where he shared power with his father before Valerian ...
The Crisis of the Third Century marked a period of severe instability within the Roman Empire beginning in 235 AD. This era saw widespread political chaos, military defeats, and economic ...
Roman Emperor Caracalla launched multiple military campaigns against the Alemanni tribes during his rule. These campaigns aimed to secure the empire’s northern frontiers amidst growing pr...
The Marcomannic Wars began as a series of conflicts between the Roman Empire and various Germanic tribes, including the Marcomanni, along the Danube frontier. The wars marked a significan...
The Roman Empire initiated the construction of Hadrian's Wall to secure its northern boundary in Britannia. This extensive fortification marked the limit of Roman-controlled territory aga...
4 February 1945 — At Yalta, the Western Allies and Soviet Union remain military partners but increasingly disagree about Poland and the political future of Eastern Europe. Stalin seeks st...