Long 19th Century

The 1829 Austrian Naval Expedition against Morocco

In June 1829, a fleet of four ships from the Habsburg Empire made history by bombing three Moroccan cities and conducting a daring raid...

Alfred Redl: The Traitor of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

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Long 19th Century

Alfred Redl: The Traitor of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy

Alfred Redl (14 March 1864 – 25 May 1913) was a high-ranking officer in the Austro-Hungarian military who ascended to the position of...

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866: Shaping the Future of German States

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Long 19th Century

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866: Shaping the Future of German States

The Austro-Prussian War of 1866, also known as the Seven Weeks' War, marked a significant turning point in the power dynamics among the...

Decoding "Fleet in Being" in Naval Warfare

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Long 19th Century

Decoding "Fleet in Being" in Naval Warfare

Naval warfare, with its strategic intricacies and tactical nuances, often employs terms that encapsulate profound principles. Among...

Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 - the agreement that shaped the history of Central Europe

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Long 19th Century

Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 - the agreement that shaped the history of Central Europe

In this article we're delving into a pivotal moment in the 19th century — the Compromise of 1867, a very important agreement that forever...

Redoutable: The World's First Steel Battleship from France

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Long 19th Century

Redoutable: The World's First Steel Battleship from France

In the annals of naval history, the Redoutable stands as a revolutionary vessel, marking the advent of steel as the principal building...

SMS Tegetthoff Part 1 - the journey from blueprint to battlefront

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Long 19th Century

SMS Tegetthoff Part 1 - the journey from blueprint to battlefront

SMS Tegetthoff, also known as His Majesty's Ship Tegetthoff, belonged to the Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleships, the second vessel...

The Austro-Hungarian Empire's Role in the Boxer Rebellion: An Overlooked Chapter in History

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Long 19th Century

The Austro-Hungarian Empire's Role in the Boxer Rebellion: An Overlooked Chapter in History

At the turn of the 20th century, a wave of political and social upheaval swept through China, giving rise to a fervent movement known as...

The Montigny Mitrailleuse: A 19th Century Marvel of Firepower

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Long 19th Century

The Montigny Mitrailleuse: A 19th Century Marvel of Firepower

In the annals of military history, innovation has often been the key to gaining an edge on the battlefield. In the mid-19th century, a...

The Battle of Lissa : Clash of Ironclads in the Adriatic

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Long 19th Century

The Battle of Lissa : Clash of Ironclads in the Adriatic

The Battle of Lissa, also known as the Battle of Vis, fought on 20th July 1866, was a pivotal engagement during the Third War of Italian...

The Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla: Guardians of Europe's Great River

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Long 19th Century

The Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla: Guardians of Europe's Great River

Europe's second-longest river, the majestic Danube, has long held a central role in the continent's history. From its beginnings as a...

USS Albany (CL-23): An Enduring Legacy of Naval Service

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Long 19th Century

USS Albany (CL-23): An Enduring Legacy of Naval Service

In the pages of naval history, the USS Albany (CL-23) occupies a distinctive place as a symbol of enduring service and adaptability. This...

The Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857: Unravelling the Great Game

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Long 19th Century

The Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857: Unravelling the Great Game

The mid-19th century was a turbulent era for international relations, and the Anglo-Persian War of 1856-1857 was a significant chapter in...

The USS Monitor: Pioneering the Ironclad Revolution

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Long 19th Century

The USS Monitor: Pioneering the Ironclad Revolution

The year was 1861, and the United States was embroiled in the midst of a devastating Civil War. A conflict of unprecedented scale and...

The 9cm Feldkanone M75/96: An Austro-Hungarian Artillery Legacy

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Long 19th Century

The 9cm Feldkanone M75/96: An Austro-Hungarian Artillery Legacy

The pages of military history are adorned with the stories of artillery pieces that have reshaped battlefields and influenced the course...

SMS Aspern: The Austro-Hungarian Cruiser with a Rich History

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The Great War

SMS Aspern: The Austro-Hungarian Cruiser with a Rich History

The period of late 19th-century naval history was marked by remarkable advancements in ship design and technology. In this era, the...

Carnot: The French Pre-Dreadnought and Its Impact on Naval Warfare

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Long 19th Century

Carnot: The French Pre-Dreadnought and Its Impact on Naval Warfare

Carnot, a pre-dreadnought battleship of the French Navy, was a remarkable vessel that adhered to a strict design framework dictated by...