Tag Archives: austria

Football Round-Up (Internationals, LOI Week Three)

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 by NFB

A fine display in Stockholm alright, though some question remain. Trap finally changed things up when it really mattered. There was less of the long/hoof ball dross, more pressing, more involvement of the central midfield, more possession. It seemed like … Continue reading →

Posted in Football (All), League of Ireland, Limerick, Sport | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Fontenoy

Posted on Apr 6, 2011 by NFB

How many of these decisive battles involve England or France? Name: The Battle of Fontenoy The War: The War of the Austrian Succession When:  11 May 1745 Where: Outside the town of Fontenoy, a few miles south-east of the city … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Ireland, NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Vienna

Posted on Nov 28, 2010 by NFB

The Ottomans and the Austrians tore much of Europe apart for three centuries. Today’s entry can be considered the apex of that conflict. Name: The Battle Of Vienna (which followed the Siege of Vienna) also known as the Battle of Kahlenburg … Continue reading →

Posted in History, NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

NFB’s Decisive Battles Of The World: Valmy

Posted on Sep 3, 2010 by NFB

Jumping forward to a relatively small, but immensely important clash of the late 18th century. Name: The Battle of Valmy, sometimes known as The Cannonade of Valmy The War: The War of the First Coalition, the first of the many … Continue reading →

Posted in History, NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World, War | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments