When the American Revolution ended in 1783, British forces prepared to evacuate New York City. As they withdrew, they ...

Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles." ...

While much of World War II is remembered as taking place on land or in the sky, the battles in the water were just as important. Protecting shipping lanes, troops, and supplies was all necessary over ...

Editor’s Note: This is part of a new series of essays entitled “Battle Studies,” which seeks, through the study of military history, to demonstrate how past lessons about strategy, operations, and ...

Following the sinking of hms Hood in May 1941, the Royal Navy launched one of the largest naval hunts in history. The German battleship Bismarck, damaged but still operational, attempted to break free ...

Over 200 years after being sunk by the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Denmark's most famous warships has been discovered at the bottom of Copenhagen Harbor — complete with ...

Navies have always been important components of geopolitical power. From the ancient armadas of the Egyptians and the Greeks to the modern fleets of the British and the Americans, the might of a ...