Great Northern War - Charles XII versus Peter the Great: In 1700, Sweden dominated the Baltic Sea. Within two decades, Swedish power would wane and Russia would join the ranks of Europe’s great powers.

• The Battle of Tours - Islam Halted, 732: Within a century after the death of Muhammad, Islam had spread to the gates of Western Europe. The fate of Christendom would hang in the balance in 732, with the clash of Frankish and Muslim forces in the Battle of Tours.
• Poland Restored - Byzantine Axe Bearers: In 1920, Polish and Soviet forces would clash in the aftermath of World War I. The Battle of the Niemen would be an important turning point in the war, preserving Polish independence.
• The Nez Perce War 1877: In the summer of 1877 the Nez Perce would embark on an epic 1,500-mile trek across Idaho and Montana while combating US forces in the Nez Perce War.