General History

An in-depth view into General World History, Politics and Culture.

Numindian Cavalry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/numindian-cavalry 31st Jul 2021 - The Numidian Peoples were a sect of The Beavers Tribe, that inhabited Northern Africa and smaller portions of what would become Tunisia. Some of the f …

Skirmisher

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/skirmisher 31st Jul 2021 - The Position of "Skirmisher", is as old as organized Warfare. These were Infantry Soldiers (with no specific specialized training). They would be depl …

Carolean Infantry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carolean-infantry 31st Jul 2021 - Named for King Charles XI (and later Charles XII) of Sweden, these late 17th Century Soldiers were in essence - Light Infantry. Unlike most traditiona …

Stratioti Mercenaries

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stratioti-mercenaries 31st Jul 2021 - Although the term "Stratioti" (Stadiot), has quite different meanings, all are linked to a type of "Professional Solider" or Mercenary Class from Gree …

Color Guard

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/color-guard 31st Jul 2021 - Related to (but not the same as an Honor Guard), The Color Guard for an Army or Military Unit traces it’s lineage to The Middle Ages. In particu …

Polish Petyhorcy

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polish-petyhorcy 31st Jul 2021 - In a 15th Century Medieval Polish Mounted Assault Line, The Petyhorcy would have been the "3rd Rank". Although classified as "Medium" Cavalry, they fo …

Polish Poczet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polish-poczet 31st Jul 2021 - Another Cavalry "Arm" of Medieval Poland's Military, was The Poczet. These Mounted Warriors could be used as either "2nd or 3rd Rank" Troops. They cou …

Polish Towarzysz

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polish-towarzysz 31st Jul 2021 - In addition to the famed Polish Winged Hussars, another Arm of Medieval Cavalry from that Region - were The Towarzysz Pancerny. These were Light Caval …

Hussar

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hussar 31st Jul 2021 - The term "Hussar", has many different origins - depending on the Era of usage. Linked to an early form of Light Cavalry and Mounted Infantry, the gene …

Buck and Ball Ammunition

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/buck-and-ball-ammunition 31st Jul 2021 - The most common Firearms Ammunition of the 18th Century, The Buck and Ball was used by many Armies throughout The World. Normally rated between .50 an …

Jacob's Staff

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jacobs-staff 31st Jul 2021 - The device known as The “Jacob’s Staff”, was an innovation in Construction, Astronomy and Land Surveying. In addition, The Staff wou …

Mariniere

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mariniere 31st Jul 2021 - The Mariniere was a type of Uniform Shirt first developed by The French Navy in the 1850s. Also called The “Breton Shirt”, it was thought …