Tag Archives: battles

How Anything Happens, Against All Odds

Posted on March 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Tipping Point (2013 Edition) My son got this book for me, for my 72nd birthday. Thanks, Derek. After reading most of my other books from my birthday, I am starting to settle on this one. The title alone has … Continue reading →

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The Last Battle of the Republic of Rome

Posted on April 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Actium (September 2, 31 BC) This final chapter of the Civil War between Mark Antony and Octavian, which was undertaken to rid the Roman world of the son of Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, took place off the coast … Continue reading →

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Head Him Off at the Roncevaux Pass

Posted on November 7, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Count Roland (Died August 15, 778 AD) Now that I understand how the death of one life can link with the birth in another, I have decided to revisit the demise of Roland, to see if the facts stand up … Continue reading →

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The Maid of Orléans Rides Again?

Posted on October 16, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Jeanne d’Arc Enters Orléans on April 29, 1429 @ 8:00 pm This 539 year cycle thing is fascinating, at least to me. Here’s what David Wilcock wrote: Joan of Arc’s key battle ended on May 8, 1429. Although she and … Continue reading →

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Forgive Your Brother, Even If It Takes 539 Years

Posted on October 15, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Świecino (September 17, 1462) This is a novel idea, at least for me. The Great Year of 2,160 can be divided equally into four parts, less a year, creating a repeatable cycle of events (every 539 years). This … Continue reading →

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A Giant of a Hero for the British Side in 1812

Posted on October 14, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Sir Isaac Brock (October 6, 1769 – October 13, 1812) Standing at 6′ 2″, with a wide girth, Major-General Brock was an easy target for an American sniper that day at the battle of Queenston Heights in 1812. The shot … Continue reading →

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When Alexander the Great Conquered Persia

Posted on October 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Battle of Gaugamela (October 1, 331 BC) This is an historic battle for many reasons, but the most obvious is that a Macedonian army defeated the Persians in their own back yard. And the Persians under Darius III had the … Continue reading →

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Hannibal at the Gate

Posted on August 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

He Took the Long Route to Rout the Roman Army History, eh? We may find it boring, but there are always moments in time when the impossible happens, and the whole concept of military warfare gets turned on its head. … Continue reading →

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