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NFBs Decisive Battles Of The World: Gravelines

Posted on Dec 19, 2010 by NFB

Something a bit closer to home this time with some of the most famous figures of the period. Name: The (naval) Battle of Gravelines The War: The Anglo-Spanish War When: 8 August 1588 Where: The English Channel near the port of Gravelines, … Continue reading →

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Battles, Battles, Battles

Posted on Aug 27, 2010 by NFB

There is a lot of them isn’t there? I’m trying to do what Creasy did and narrow down what I think are the most decisive battles in history. As you can imagine, a lot of problems with that process. Am … Continue reading →

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