General History

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

British Queen Victoria's ''Scarf of Honor''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-queen-victorias-scarf-of-honor 31st Jul 2021 - An unusual item and even more unique story, involves a British ''Award'' that is not actually an award at all. These items were known as ''Victoria Sc …

German Reichsflotte

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/german-reichsflotte 31st Jul 2021 - Established in 1848 by the short lived ''German Empire'', The Reichsflotte was the first true German Navy created by that Nation. Needed due to a War …

British 20th Regiment of Foot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-20th-regiment-of-foot 31st Jul 2021 - Also known as The ''Lankenshire Fusiliers'', The 20th Regiment of Foot was raised in 1688. They were first deployed to Ireland to fight in The William …

Papal States Army

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/papal-states-army 31st Jul 2021 - While today's Vatican is the center of The Catholic Faith, it was once the seat of power for what was known as The Papal States. These Territories (lo …

Triple Entente

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/triple-entente 31st Jul 2021 - The ''Triple Entente'' was a Political alliance formed between The Countries of Great Britain, France and Russia. While in part a Treaty, unlike most …

British Corps. of Guides

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-corps-of-guides 31st Jul 2021 - Formed in 1846 by Officers of The British Army assigned to Colonial India, The British Corps. of Guides was a Frontier Force. Tasked to protect and en …

Golden Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/golden-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Associated with The Bronze Age (3,200 BC to around 6ht Century BC) – ''Golden Hats'' are a rare form of possibly early Royalty – in relati …

Voyageurs

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/voyageurs 31st Jul 2021 - The Voyageurs were a form of ''Transportation Service'', which worked along with French Canadian Fur Trappers and Hunters. They were responsible for a …

''Black Hats''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/black-hats 31st Jul 2021 - The term ''Black Hat'' (or simply ''Black Hats'') is indicative of The US Armed Forces, in particular – The US Army. These are basic Baseball-st …

''Columbia''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/columbia 31st Jul 2021 - Another early form of symbolism to denote The National Personification of The United States of America, ''Columbia'' is dated to 1730. The name was de …

Italian Volunteer Legion

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/italian-volunteer-legion 31st Jul 2021 - The Italian Volunteer Legion was a 200 Man Force of Volunteers who supported The Dutch Boers of South Africa, during their War with Great Britain (The …

Australian Mounted Rifles

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/australian-mounted-rifle 31st Jul 2021 - The South Australian Mounted Rifles were a Military Formation of Great Britain – deployed to South Africa during The Boer Wars of 1900. The Colo …