A series of sharp but also intermittent conflicts broke out over control of Italy at the close of the Italian Renaissance, shattering the peninsular balance

The Battle of Agincourt was fought in 1415 and is one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years’ War. During the battle, the English won an unexpected victory over the French, who are recorded to have outnumbered their enemy.

By George E. Georgas It is wrong to say that the Byzantine emperor and his noble warriors wear scale armors at the 15th century. The evidences that we have of the opposite are growth up day by day …

A series of sharp but also intermittent conflicts broke out over control of Italy at the close of the Italian Renaissance, shattering the peninsular balance

Recreation of the operation from the 30 Years War, when the Swedish army attacked Southern Moravia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian empire) and besieged Brno as the last fortress on the way to Vienna. The Swedes have been stopped at Spielberk Castle, but before they have done heavy damage to the surrounding towns in search for supplies. One of them was the town of Veverská Bítýška, which was attacked after the unsucessful siege of the heavily fortified Veveří Castle. Although the town garrison fought braverly, they had no chance against the stronger Swedes and after many assaults took the Swedish offer to leave with their weapons. After this the town was raided by the angry Swedish soldiers, all houses burned down and all civilians killed.

With the review and nearly finishing the 2nd unit I was reflecting on how I want to record the development of the collection. I thought about just doing what I always do and put up posts with pictu…