General History
An in-depth view into General World History, Politics and Culture.
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-assyrian-empire
31st Jul 2021 - The Assyrian Empire was a long ranging Ancient Culture that was dominant in the Upper Middle East. It stretched from The Black Sea (in the extreme Nor …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/muslim-pindari
31st Jul 2021 - The Pindari were irregular Cavalry and Infantry forces – first associated with Muslim India around the 11th Century AD. Derived from religious z …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fusilier
31st Jul 2021 - The term “Fusilier”, is associated with the advent of gunpowder and Firearms. A type of Infantry designation, Fusiliers would evolve into …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hetman
31st Jul 2021 - A Political and Military Title, a Hetman had slightly different meaning throughout Northern and Central Europe. Possibly derived from Russian Cossack …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ataman
31st Jul 2021 - This Title was derived originally from Ukrainian and Russian sources, primarily among The Cossack Peoples. It related to their Military Rank and struc …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bulawa
31st Jul 2021 - As seen with The Martial Baton, The Bulawa evolved as a traditional symbol of Military high Rank in Middle and Eastern Europe. As previously discussed …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spanish-mixed-brigade
31st Jul 2021 - A component of The Spanish Republican Army after The Coup of 1936 (which led to The Spanish Civil War), a ''Mixed Brigade'' was a self-contained ''min …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/vedette
31st Jul 2021 - The term “Vedette” can be linked to many different Military uses. In Cavalry (or Mounted) Units, The Vedette was in essence a Mounted Sent …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bushranger
31st Jul 2021 - Much as The American West was “Wild” by virtue of it’s perceived lifestyle – it’s true legendary status stems from it&rs …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/papal-noble-guard
31st Jul 2021 - An augment to The Swiss Pontifical Guard of The Pope of The Catholic Church, The Noble Guard was another Military Unit created for bother Personal and …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mahdist-warrior
31st Jul 2021 - Derived from many Tribes located in Northern Africa (The Sudan), Southern Egypt and related local Regions, The Mahdist Warriors were religious fanatic …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/carpetbaggers
31st Jul 2021 - A derisive term used by ex-Southern Confederates, a “Carpetbagger” was an independent Business Person who exploited the ruined economy of …