The History of War in Asia
Explores the campaigns of Asia's great historic warriors, such as Genghis Khan, Tamerlane (Timur), and Attila the Hun; also describes the course of more recent wars such as World Wars I and II, the Israeli-Arab Wars, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Gulf War.
Timeline of the Korean War
At the close of World War II, the victorious Allied Powers did not know what to do with the Korean Peninsula. Korea had been a Japanese colony since the late nineteenth century, so westerners thought the country incapable of self-rule. The Korean people, however, were eager to re-establish an independent nation of Korea.
At the close of World War II, the victorious Allied Powers did not know what to do with the Korean Peninsula. Korea had been a Japanese colony since the late nineteenth century, so westerners thought the country incapable of self-rule. The Korean people, however, were eager to re-establish an independent nation of Korea.
Photo Gallery -- The Korean War
Photo gallery of the Korean War, 1950-1953.
Photo gallery of the Korean War, 1950-1953.
Timeline of the Vietnam War
Timeline of the Vietnam War (Second Indochina War). After World War II, France assumed that it would retake control of its colonial holdings in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian people had different ideas, however. After France's defeat by the Vietnamese in the First Indochina War, the U.S. became embroiled in a second war, which Americans call the Vietnam War.
Timeline of the Vietnam War (Second Indochina War). After World War II, France assumed that it would retake control of its colonial holdings in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian people had different ideas, however. After France's defeat by the Vietnamese in the First Indochina War, the U.S. became embroiled in a second war, which Americans call the Vietnam War.
Photo Gallery of the Vietnam War
Gallery of pictures from the Vietnam War (Vietnam Conflict)
Gallery of pictures from the Vietnam War (Vietnam Conflict)
Profile of the Samurai
Profile of the samurai, medieval Japan's warrior class.
Profile of the samurai, medieval Japan's warrior class.
Profile of the Ninja
Spider-like figures in black scuttling over roof-tops in the dark, blades gleaming in their hands... This is the ninja of movies and comic books, but what is the historical reality behind the pop culture icon of The Ninja?
Spider-like figures in black scuttling over roof-tops in the dark, blades gleaming in their hands... This is the ninja of movies and comic books, but what is the historical reality behind the pop culture icon of The Ninja?
12 Asian Battles That Changed History
You probably haven't heard of most of them, but these little-known Asian battles had a major impact on world history. Mighty empires rose and fell, religions spread and were checked, and great kings led their forces to glory... or ruin.
You probably haven't heard of most of them, but these little-known Asian battles had a major impact on world history. Mighty empires rose and fell, religions spread and were checked, and great kings led their forces to glory... or ruin.
The Battle of Geoktepe
In the late 1870s and early 1880s, Russia conquered Central Asia once and for all. Their most formidable foe was the Akhal Teke tribe of Turkmen (then called Turcomen). Two battles at Geok-tepe, in 1879 and 1881, were key to the Russian colonization of Central Asia.
In the late 1870s and early 1880s, Russia conquered Central Asia once and for all. Their most formidable foe was the Akhal Teke tribe of Turkmen (then called Turcomen). Two battles at Geok-tepe, in 1879 and 1881, were key to the Russian colonization of Central Asia.
Battle of Talas River, 751 A.D.
The little-known but pivotal Battle of Talas River in 751 A.D. pitted the expanding Arab Moslem army against the forces of the Tang Dynasty Chinese Empire. China was defeated, which resulted in Central Asia becoming part of the Islamic world, and the diffusion of paper-making technology to the West.
The little-known but pivotal Battle of Talas River in 751 A.D. pitted the expanding Arab Moslem army against the forces of the Tang Dynasty Chinese Empire. China was defeated, which resulted in Central Asia becoming part of the Islamic world, and the diffusion of paper-making technology to the West.
5 Legendary Warrior-Women of Asia
Throughout history, the field of war has been dominated by men. Nonetheless, in the face of extra-ordinary challenges, certain brave women have made their mark in battle. Here are five legendary women warriors of ancient times from across Asia.
Throughout history, the field of war has been dominated by men. Nonetheless, in the face of extra-ordinary challenges, certain brave women have made their mark in battle. Here are five legendary women warriors of ancient times from across Asia.
Vietnam War 101
A quick overview of the Vietnam War from About.com's Military History Guide.
A quick overview of the Vietnam War from About.com's Military History Guide.
Mongol Conquests under Genghis Khan
Provides a brief account of the conquests of Genghis Khan and his Golden Horde, who took over much of Asia and Europe in the span of about 20 years.
Provides a brief account of the conquests of Genghis Khan and his Golden Horde, who took over much of Asia and Europe in the span of about 20 years.
The U.S. Army's Guide to World War II in the Pacific Theater
A clearinghouse of on-line publications presenting the U.S. Army's perspective on World War II in the Asia and Pacific theater. Includes information on the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Fall of the Philippines, the Battle of Guadalcanal, and much more.
A clearinghouse of on-line publications presenting the U.S. Army's perspective on World War II in the Asia and Pacific theater. Includes information on the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Fall of the Philippines, the Battle of Guadalcanal, and much more.
Overview of the Korean War
Michael Hickey provides a quick 4-page summation of the Korean War, the first armed conflict of the Cold War era.
Michael Hickey provides a quick 4-page summation of the Korean War, the first armed conflict of the Cold War era.
The Wars for VietNam: 1945 to 1975
Rich source of primary material on Vietnam, from the World War II era, through the French retreat from Indochina and the American/Vietnamese War. Includes many documents translated from Vietnamese.
Rich source of primary material on Vietnam, from the World War II era, through the French retreat from Indochina and the American/Vietnamese War. Includes many documents translated from Vietnamese.
Operation Desert Storm: The Gulf War
Provides links to a number of primary source documents about Operation Desert Storm, also known as the Gulf War.
Provides links to a number of primary source documents about Operation Desert Storm, also known as the Gulf War.