military leader

Northern Israel · Kiryat Shmona · Northern District · Israel

02

May 28, 2024 Politics

Nikki Haley writes “Finish Them” on Israeli artillery shell during Israel visit

Nikki Haley writes “Finish Them” on Israeli artillery shell during Israel visit On May 28, 2024, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Republican presidential candid...

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January 25, 2001 Breaking

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Yitzhak Mordechai Conviction

Yitzhak “Itzik” Mordechai was a senior Israeli military and political figure, serving as a Major General in the Israel Defense Forces and later as Minister of Defense, Minister of Transpo...

abuseofpower accountability conviction courts general government

Avenue Kleber · Paris · Île-de-France · France

04

June 17, 1920 Breaking

Avni Rustemi assassinates Essad Pasha Toptani in Paris

On June 17, 1920, Albanian nationalist Avni Rustemi traveled to Paris and assassinated Essad Pasha Toptani, a former Albanian politician and military leader. Essad Pasha was accused by na...

1920 albania anti-monarchist assassination avni conflict

Serdica · Balkans · Roman Empire

05

May 1, 293 Politics

Galerius Elevated to Caesar

Galerius was appointed Caesar by Emperor Diocletian as part of the tetrarchy reform intended to stabilize and govern the Roman Empire more effectively. His promotion marked a key moment i...

ancient cities balkans caesar diocletian eastern provinces empire governance

Mediolanum Palace · Mediolanum · Italy · Roman Empire

06

April 1, 286 Politics

Maximian's Rise as Caesar

In April 286, the Roman Emperor Diocletian appointed Maximian as Caesar, marking a significant development in imperial governance. This act was meant to strengthen the administration and ...

286 ce ancient rome caesar diocletian imperial appointment imperial policy

November 20, 284 Politics

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Rise of Diocletian to Power

Nicomedia · Moesia · Roman Empire

Diocletian was proclaimed emperor by his troops in Nicomedia following the death of Emperor Carus. His rise marked the end of a period of civil wars and instability in the Roman Empire.Di...

ancient rome crisis of the third century diocletian emperor imperial power imperial succession

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November 3, 283 Politics

Numerian Ascends Roman Throne

Moesia · Roman Empire

After the death of Emperor Carus during a campaign in Persia, his son Numerian became the new Roman Emperor. The accession was initially peaceful, with Numerian holding power alongside hi...

Palatine Hill · Rome · Italy · Roman Empire

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June 26, 268 Politics

Claudius II Ascends Roman Throne

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...

3rd century accession claudius ii crisis emperor emperor election

June 1, 260 Wars & Conflicts

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Roman Invasion of Persian Territory

Persian Heartland · Shiraz · Fars Province · Iran

Roman Emperor Valerian launched a military campaign against the Sasanian Empire, aiming to assert Roman dominance over Persian territories. This campaign marks a significant conflict betw...

3rd century ancient warfare battlefield conquest defeat emperor

March 20, 260 Wars & Conflicts

11

Odaenathus Ascends Palmyra Leadership

Palmyra · Homs Governorate · Syria

Odaenathus rose to power in Palmyra amid the crisis of the Roman Empire in the mid-3rd century. Following the capture of the Roman Emperor Valerian by the Persians, Palmyra emerged as a r...

3rd century crisis of the third century eastern frontiers emperor capture emperor valerian homs

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R1

Military Defeat and Domestic Crisis Converge

August–November 1918 — Germany and its allies face military retreat, shortages, exhaustion and growing political instability. Bulgaria, the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary leave the wa...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R2

Berlin Gambles That Britain Can Be Defeated Before America Matters

December 1916–January 1917 — German naval and military leaders conclude that unrestricted submarine warfare may force Britain out of the war. They understand that the policy may provoke A...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R3

Hindenburg–Ludendorff Military Leadership

August 1916–October 1918 — Paul von Hindenburg and Erich Ludendorff become the dominant figures in Germany's Supreme Army Command. Their influence extends far beyond battlefield operation...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R4

German Military Leadership Seeks an Armistice

29 September 1918 — Germany's Supreme Army Command concludes that the military situation has become unsustainable and urges political leaders to seek an armistice. The request is one of t...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R5

Night of the Long Knives

30 June 1934 — Hitler orders the killing of SA leaders and other perceived political enemies. Ernst Röhm and numerous others are murdered without trial. The purge reassures conservative m...

Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

R6

Untitled

Untitled3 April 1939 — German military leaders receive instructions to prepare Fall Weiss, the operational plan for attacking Poland. The target date is set so preparations can be complet...