About Brian Hughes
Brian Hughes is a writer and historian currently residing in Upstate New York. He has written on a variety of topics ranging from Ancient Greece to the First World War. His main focus deals with the Citizen-Solider tradition from Greek Hoplites to Anglo-Saxon Fyrds all the way to the modern day with the National Guard and Reserve components to the United States Military.
Education
BSc Interdiscipinary Studies (focus Linguistics and Ancient History)
SUNY Plattsburgh
Areas of Expertise
About Brian Hughes
Brian Hughes is a writer and historian currently residing in Upstate New York. He has written on a variety of topics ranging from Ancient Greece to the First World War. His main focus deals with the Citizen-Solider tradition from Greek Hoplites to Anglo-Saxon Fyrds all the way to the modern day with the National Guard and Reserve components to the United States Military.
Education
BSc Interdiscipinary Studies (focus Linguistics and Ancient History)
SUNY Plattsburgh
Areas of Expertise
The Most Dangerous Navies of the Ancient and Medieval World
Throughout history certain navies excelled in their mastery of the sea, protecting empires, controlling trade, and reshaping warfare.
How Charles Martel Saved Medieval Europe From Total Collapse
The Battle of Tours (732 AD) was a pivotal military clash led by Charles Martel to halt Umayyad expansion, securing Frankish dominance in Europe.
The 6 Deadliest Elite Cavalry Units in History
From Mongol horse archers to heavily armored Polish Hussars, these mounted forces forever altered the history of warfare.