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Napoleon Struggles in Mantua
In 1796, during the height of the French Revolutionary Wars, a young General Napoleon Bonaparte led a ragged and demoralized French army in northern Italy. Despite initial doubts, Napoleon’s brilliant military strategies resulted in...
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Wurmser's Narrow Escape to Mantua
In September 1796, Field Marshal Wurmser's Austrian forces were retreating after a disastrous defeat at Caliano. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Wurmser pushed on toward Mantua, hoping to link up with its garrison and avoid complete...
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The Siege of Mantua and the Pursuit of Wurmser
In 1796, during the French Revolutionary Wars, a young Napoleon Bonaparte took command of a demoralized French army in Northern Italy. Despite low expectations, he swiftly turned the tide, leading his forces to multiple victories and...
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Castiglione: a Key Turning Point for Napoleon
On 5th August, Napoleon's forces faced the Austrian army near Castiglione, with both sides anticipating reinforcements. Napoleon ordered a feigned retreat, luring the Austrians into advancing off high ground, before launching a...
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Napoleon Continues His Italian Campaign
Napoleon’s early campaign in Northern Italy demonstrates his tactical brilliance and ability to exploit enemy weaknesses. With his army of 38,000 troops, Napoleon decisively outmaneuvers and defeats both the Piedmontese and Austrian...
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Britain's Naval Triumph at the Battle of Trafalgar
In 1805, Britain was at war with Napoleon’s France, dominating the seas while Napoleon controlled much of mainland Europe. The British Royal Navy, under Admiral Nelson, secured a decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, crushing the...
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Naval Combat Tactics and Strategy of HMS Victory
In naval combat, the wind direction and strength were crucial, with ships to windward (the weather gauge) holding the advantage of initiating battle. Before engaging, a ship would be "cleared for action," preparing the crew and ship for...
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HMS Victory: Britain's Naval Powerhouse
HMS Victory was one of Britain’s most powerful warships during the Napoleonic Wars, with a crew of over 800 men, including sailors, marines, officers, and midshipmen. Ships like Victory were Britain's primary defense against invasion and...
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Napoleon’s Gamble to Turn the Tide at Eylau
As Marshal Augereau’s corps collapsed at the Battle of Eylau, Napoleon turned to Murat’s cavalry to stabilize the front and prevent a Russian breakthrough. In one of the Napoleonic Wars' most legendary cavalry charges, Murat led 5,000...
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The Battle of Eylau: Napoleon's Desperate Struggle for Survival
In January 1807, Napoleon sought to defeat the Russians and Prussians in Poland, aiming to solidify his dominance over Europe. Despite a bitter winter and an exhausted Grande Armée, he planned to trap the Russian forces. However, the...
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Mastering the Seas: Navigating and Maneuvering the HMS Victory
HMS Victory made her best speed at about 10 knots when sailing a few points off her stern. Maneuvers like tacking, wearing ship, or setting sails were crucial for navigating wind conditions, while complex operations such as anchoring and...
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Napoleon's Costly Battle at Eylau
In the brutal Battle of Eylau, Napoleon's forces faced off against the Russians in a bloody confrontation that left the battlefield littered with casualties but no clear victor. Despite desperate cavalry charges and fierce fighting, both...
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Prelude to Eylau: Napoleon's Winter Campaign Against Russia
In January 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte, near the peak of his power, pursued a decisive victory against the Russians and Prussians in the harsh Polish winter. Despite exhaustion and freezing conditions, his forces chased the Russians, led by...
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The Military Beginnings of George Washington
Discover George Washington's entry into the military during the tense prelude to the Seven Years' War. Follow his journey through treacherous terrain to deliver a message to French forces, his early combat experiences, and his rise to...
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The Tide of War: Pacific Theater Escalates
Trace the escalation of the Pacific Theater from the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor through the aggressive Japanese expansion and the pivotal battles that marked the early years of World War II. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the...
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Big Ideas - Episode 17 - DARPA Grand Challenge / Driverless Cars
It had long been the idea of road safety experts to have vehicles that were not controlled by drivers, but rather by computers. Automated driving systems that cruise at a set distance from the car in front, park your car for you or steer...
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The Versatile Sky Crane Helicopter
In 1964 a unique new helicopter flew for the first time before a group of military planners. It would go on to be called the Sky Crane and is still in use today. It was designed with a skeletal frame so that it could carry heavy loads...
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Aero GP: The Fast and Furious World of Air Racing
They like to call it aviation's equivalent of Formula 1. Aero GP is a mixed event that features planes racing not against the clock but against each other. Spectators love it because the event sees five aircraft in the air at the same time.
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The Always Ready Coast Guard
Mr. Griot models how to research a topic and take notes on the information found.
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Guarding Our Coastline
Mr. Griot chooses a branch of the military and walks through the steps of planning and researching the topic.
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Madeleine Albright's Brooches
The U.S.’s first female Secretary of State used her collection of brooches to get her point across when meeting with foreign leaders, a practice that became known as “Pin Diplomacy.”
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Joint Chiefs
When the going gets tough, the president calls on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an advisory council to help make important military decisions.
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What is Medal of Honor Day?
Medal of Honor Day takes place every year on the 25th of March. It celebrates brave U.S. military service people who went above and beyond to protect our way of life.