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Did Mercantilism Cause the Napoleonic Wars?

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 950 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💾 History Wars Historiography Biographies
  1. Napoleon was a brilliant general, winning 47 out of 60 battles he fought, showing his outstanding strategic and tactical skills.
  2. The French during Napoleon's time were more open-minded towards sexual indiscretions, contrasting with the stricter norms of later Victorian eras.
  3. Andrew Roberts is working on a book about Napoleon and his marshals, exploring the dynamics between them during the Napoleonic Wars.

Today in History: January 4-6

Foreign Exchanges • 491 implied HN points • 06 Jan 24
💾 History Events Leaders Wars Empires Revolution
  1. On January 4, 1878, Ottomans lost Sofia to the Russian army in a significant battle during the Russian-Ottoman War.
  2. US President Dwight Eisenhower established a doctrine on January 5, 1957, to intervene in the Middle East against Soviet influence.
  3. The last Byzantine Emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was crowned on January 6, 1449, before falling in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453.

Photo of the Day -- weekend

Photo of the Day • 196 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
💾 History Wars Photography Events
  1. Leonard Bernstein launched Young Peoples' Concerts in 1958 with the New York Philharmonic
  2. Important historical moments: The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, U.S. Grant's horse Jeff Davis, and Lincoln's horse Old Bob
  3. Ernie Pyle's WWII reports provided insight into the experiences and struggles of front line soldiers

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day • 255 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
💾 History Wars Military Photography Vietnam War
  1. Bill Perkins's passion for filmmaking led him to become a Marine combat photographer during the Vietnam War.
  2. Bill Perkins's bravery and sacrifice in Vietnam earned him the Medal of Honor, making him the first combat photographer to receive this honor.
  3. The enduring impact of war is highlighted by the stories of Bill Perkins and Robert Capa, showcasing the price of freedom and the personal toll of conflicts like the Vietnam War.
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Imperial shuffle

A User's Guide to History • 216 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
💾 History American Revolution Migration Colonization Slavery Wars
  1. Historians of Canada include American Loyalists in their story, as it significantly impacted the country's history
  2. Resettling American Loyalists in Canada doubled the country's population and altered the balance of French and British influence
  3. Black Loyalists faced challenges in Canada, leading to tensions and eventual migration to other regions like Sierra Leone and the British West Indies

DOES IT TAKE A WAR?

Seymour Hersh • 95 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidents Wars Leadership History
  1. There is a gap between what a president tells us about a war and the reality on the ground.
  2. President John F. Kennedy struggled to understand the war in South Vietnam six decades ago.
  3. Even amidst struggles, President Kennedy and his wife Jackie were admired for their glamorous life in the White House.

In the Shadow of Stumbling Colossus

Devlin’s Newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Military Training Wars Tactics Soviet Union
  1. The Cult of Victory related to WW2 had negative impacts on Russia, promoting bad military practices and authoritarianism.
  2. The Soviet Invasion of Manchuria wasn't a great military operation and doesn't exemplify operational art excellence.
  3. Soviet tactical training in WW2 was consistently poor, affecting the army's readiness and performance.