General History

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

Polish Zouaves of Death

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/polish-zouaves-of-death 31st Jul 2021 - Formed in 1863, the so named ''Zouaves of Death'' – were a Polish resistance Force raised to fight against Imperial Russian annexation of portio …

Jacobite Manchester Regiment

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/jacobite-manchester-regiment 31st Jul 2021 - Raised in 1745, The ''Manchester Regiment'' (formerly The Duke of Perth's Regiment), supported Prince Charles Stuart in His bid to Claim The Throne of …

Stone Frigate

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stone-frigate 31st Jul 2021 - A British Naval Term of the early 19th Century AD – a ''Stone Frigate'' was a Naval Establishment on land (Building or Structure). Since it;s in …

British 30th Regiment of Foot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-30th-regiment-of-foot 31st Jul 2021 - Formed in 1702, The 30th Regiment of Foot first fought in The War of Spanish Succession and were used as an impromptu ''Marine'' or Naval Infantry Det …

Slugshot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/slugshot 31st Jul 2021 - ''Slugshots'' were improvised weapons and personal self-defense devices – used by many Sailors in many Navies throughout The World. These device …

Asiento

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/asiento 31st Jul 2021 - While the process of ''Asiento'' can be traced back to 14th Century AD Italy, it became more than it's intended means by The 17th Century, in Spain. O …

US Asiatic Squadron

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/us-asiatic-squadron 31st Jul 2021 - The US ''Asiatic Squadron'' was a Military Formation of The United States Navy, created in 1868 to replace the retired ''East Asia Squadron''. These W …

1st Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry Regiment

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/1st-troop-philadelphia-city-cavalry-regiment 31st Jul 2021 - Considered the oldest Active Duty US Army Unit (continuous), The Troop of Cavalry, City of Philadelphia was formed as a Militia in 1774 – of ''G …

American Republican Party

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/american-republican-party 31st Jul 2021 - The American Republican Party (not to be confused with the modern US Republican Party), was a Political Activist Party founded in New York City and Ph …

English Dissenters

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-dissenters 31st Jul 2021 - The English Dissenters (or Separatists), were a Group of former Anglican (Church of England) followers – who broke away from their parent Church …

Tessera

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tessera 31st Jul 2021 - ''Tessera'' is the name given to the small and individual pieces of Medium used in the construction of the previously discussed Mosaic Art Form. As we …

Scott vs Sandford (The Dred Scott Case)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/scott-vs-sandford-the-dred-scott-case 31st Jul 2021 - ''Scott vs Sandford'' or better known as ''The Dred Scott Case'', was a landmark 19th Century Supreme Court of The United States Legal brief, which he …