General History

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

The Assyrian Empire

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 …

Muslim Pindari

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 …

Fusilier

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 …

Hetman

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 …

Ataman

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 …

Bulawa

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 …

Spanish ''Mixed'' Brigade

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 …

Vedette

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 …

Bushranger

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 …

Papal Noble Guard

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 …

Mahdist Warrior

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 …

''Carpetbaggers''

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 …