A blog about the Great War – WWI.
Battles of January 24 summaries plus museums, artwork, books
Battles of January 24 including descriptions of the battles, geographic locations, associated artwork, and museums where a person can find associated artifacts and artwork. 1. Battle of Turnhout Date: January 24, 1597 War: Eighty Years’ War (also part of the Anglo-Spanish War) Cause: Dutch forces led by Maurice of Nassau (Prince of Orange) sought to…
Battles of January 20 summaries plus museums, artwork, books, and a song
Battles of January 20 including descriptions of the battles, geographic locations, associated artwork, and museums where a person can find associated artifacts and artwork. Mini-album of the day: Battle of Yungay (4 songs – 2 Latin Pop, two traditional) 1. Battle of Rio de Janeiro (Battle of Uruçumirim) Date: January 20, 1567 War: The Portuguese…
Battles of December 20 plus museums and artwork information
Battles of December 20 including descriptions of the battles, geographic locations, associated artwork, and museums where a person can find associated artifacts and artwork. 1. Battle of Dranesville Date: December 20, 1861 War: American Civil War Cause: Following the Union disaster at Ball’s Bluff, tensions were high in Northern Virginia. Both Union and Confederate forces…