These important battles were major disasters for the Russian army. Still, sooner or later, victory was achieved: after Kalka was Kulikovo; after Narva - Poltava; after Austerlitz - Paris; and Kiev ...

Cannon fire will shake the northeastern city of Narva on the weekend of November 19 to 21 as Russian and Swedish soldiers - or at least their look-alikes - reenact pivotal moments of the Great ...

Narva is a strange place, almost an aberration. ... There are now 28 Challenger 2 main battle tanks, 95 Warrior armoured vehicles and 12 AS90 artillery pieces.

The Swedes and Russians fight over Narva Castle twice a year, in late fall and summer. Everything plays out according to history books, with the Swedes winning the winter battle. "We will defeat the ...

Item 1 of 5 People watch the Victory Day concert in the Russian town of Ivangorod, which is seen from across the river, in Narva, Estonia May 9, 2023.

Narva is a strange place, almost an aberration. ... There are now 28 Challenger 2 main battle tanks, 95 Warrior armoured vehicles and 12 AS90 artillery pieces.