New Article: Strange, But Successful, War Tactics - Patience at the 813 CE Battle of Versinikia

In the strange battle of Versinikia (813CE), Michael I Rangabe of the Byzantine Empire and Khan Krum of Bulgaria played the waiting game. For around two weeks the two armies competed in a tense staring match. One emerged with a glorious victory; the other with a humiliating defeat.

Read more about the Battle of Versinikia in our article at our official website, here (or click the above picture).

New Article: The Brutal 1014 Battle of Kleidion

 

An event occurred in the middle of Basil II’s reign that would lead to Emperor Basil gaining the title of ‘Bulgar-Slayer.’  He received the name after the 1014 CE Battle of Kleidion, where Basil faced off against Tsar Samuel of Bulgaria. The battle, and events afterward, ascended to legend.

Read the full article HERE.

A single horse led to the Byzantine Empire's massive defeat in the Battle of Achelous.

Byzantine commander, Leo Phokas 'the Elder' had the Battle of Achelous won. His opponent, Tsar Symeon of Bulgaria, was retreating and slowly withdrawing his men from the battlefield. How did a horse and water drastically change the battle, leading to Symeon's overwhelming victory over the Byzantine Empire?

Read more about this strange occurrence here in my article at warhistoryonline.com.