Militares

A la hora de ganar una guerra o de establecer las grandes tácticas de los campos de batalla, los francotiradores son algo irrelevante, pero en el combate diario probablemente sean los soldados más valiosos. Su poder psicológico magnifica enormemente el efecto de su actuación. En el Somme, en 1916, (...)

En esta obra encontraremos magistralmente retratado por Vázquez-Figueroa, al mítico conquistador Alonso de Ojeda que es presentado en estas páginas como un hombre indomable, que jamás renunció a sus ideales.Fray Bartolomé de las Casas aseguró de él que había participado en casi mil duelos a muerte (...)

The Battle of Rocroi (19 May 1643) is famous for the French victory over the Spanish Tercios. The Duc d'Enghien, only 21 years old, defeated a Spanish army commanded by Francisco de Melo. The victory has traditionally been attributed to the military genius of the young Duke, to the superiority of (...)

El Ejército del Aire español, desde su creación en 1939 hasta la actualidad, ha utilizado en muchas ocasiones su punta de lanza: los cazas. Si bien, afortunadamente, España no ha entrado en guerra, salvo en el conflicto de Ifni-Sáhara, han sido y son hoy en día, muy frecuentes las importantes (...)

After the Peace of Westphalia, several German states developed a disciplined Military' that produced outstanding armies. Germany supplied mercenary troops to major and minor powers in Europe, and the military-state, usually exemplified by Prussia, became a crucial part of German history. However, (...)

Toque de carga. Y el regimiento de caballería Cazadores de Alcántara nº 14 responde de inmediato a la llamada. En plena retirada de Annual, lo que queda del ejército español del general Silvestre es hostigado por la tribus rifeñas de Abd el-Krim. Por el camino, y en cada estación, miles de cuerpos (...)

A detailed study of the Battle of Narva, where Charles XII of Sweden defeated Peter the Great, showcasing new research and tactics.The Battle of Narva, in which Charles XII of Sweden defeated Peter the Great of Russia, occurred during the Great Northern War. Peter the Great's Disastrous Defeat (...)

The Battle of Lens marked the climax of a decade-long war between France and Spain. Both nations were exhausted after years of conflict across Spain, France, Flanders, Italy, and Germany. The struggle would culminate in a pitched battle near the city of Lens, Flanders, in the summer of 1648.By (...)

Explores the evolution of the German military system post-Peace of Westphalia, detailing its development, role in Europe, and the unique defensive political culture of the German states.After the Peace of Westphalia, several German states developed a disciplined military' that produced outstanding (...)

In 1632, the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) took another turn. Gustavus Adolphus's triumphal campaign in the Holy Roman Empire was halted at Ingolstadt, Bavaria, where the Imperial-Leaguist Generalleutnant Tilly died of wounds received in the battle Rain am Lech. The former commander of the Imperial (...)