Military Conflicts
11 articles in this category
Japanese Expansion and Sino-Japanese War
Explore how Japan's rise during the Meiji Restoration challenged China's dominance in East Asia through military actions and territorial gains post-Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895).
The Rise of Johannesburg and the Outbreak of the Boer War
Explore the historical context leading to the Boer War in South Africa, marked by economic shifts and political tensions between 1886 and 1902.
British-Boer Relations and Colonial Expansion in Southern Africa
Explore the rivalry and conflict between Britain and Boer settlers over territorial control and resources in 19th century southern Africa.
Russian Expansion into Ottoman Europe
Explore Russia's expansion into Ottoman Europe from 1806 to 1828, marked by wars, nationalist movements, and complex diplomatic relations.
Anglo-Dutch Trade Conflicts and Colonial Expansion
Explore the 17th-century Anglo-Dutch wars' impact on maritime trade and colonial territories through naval conflicts and diplomatic negotiations.
The War for Silesia: A Prelude to Habsburg-Hohenzollern Conflict
Explore the Habsburg-Hohenzollern rivalry over Silesia in 1740, setting the stage for European conflicts that shaped modern nation-states.
The Decline and Last Offensive of Ottoman Power
Explore the Ottoman Empire's decline from its peak in the 16th century, marked by territorial overreach, technological lag, and political instability leading to military defeats.
The War of Spanish Succession: A European Power Struggle
Explore the complex diplomatic and military struggle over the Spanish throne in 1700-1714 involving major European powers.
Louis XIV's Foreign Policy: From Spanish Conflict to King Williams War
Explore the complex foreign policies of Louis XIV that reshaped European balance of power through conflicts, alliances, and religious tensions.
Feudal Fragmentation and Unity in Fourteenth-Century France: The Contextual Dynamics of the Hundred Years' War
Explore 14th century France's fragmented unity under Capetian rule and the onset of the Hundred Years' War with England over territorial claims.
Greek-Persian Conflict: A Clash of Civilizations
Explore the complex Greek-Persian conflict, a pivotal period marked by military clashes and cultural exchanges leading to Greece's Classical Age.