In 1811, Tsar Alexander I, supposedly allied with Napoleon, refused to be part of the continental blockade of British goods any longer. Napoleon’s edict barring trade with Great Britain was ...

The Battle of Salamanca in 1812 was a decisive clash that shifted the momentum against Napoleon’s forces in Spain. With swift tactics and bold maneuvers, the British under Wellington delivered a ...

The War of 1812, often overlooked in American history, was sparked by grievances against Great Britain, including impressment of American sailors and British occupation of forts. Despite initial ...