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It was relatively common in the middle ages for Kings, royals, and various other titled men to die in combat, and they were at least usually expected to fight personally. Despite the dangers of medieval combat and the expectations of nobility, however, many at the highest levels of aristocracy died in less than noble mundane accidents, and even in embarrassing circumstances.
Man-eating big cats are rare, but can be prolific killers. Studying some of history's greatest struggles with nature’s creatures helps us to understand ourselves, and offers lessons as we continue to face the challenges of living in harmony with our environment.
While the massive Essex-class fleet carriers grabbed the headlines with their sprawling air groups and high-speed strikes, the "Jeep carriers" of the Casablanca class provided the indispensable backbone of Allied maritime operations.
