In "The Holy Grail of Battle Re-enactments," Mike Tierney writes about an annual full-contact medieval battle competition held in Europe every year. WHO is Craig Ivey? WHAT equipment does he bring in his travel bag to the Battle of the Nations? WHAT is the Battle of the Nations? WHAT are the four fighting formats that take place at the Battle of the Nations? WHERE was the Battle of the Nations held this year? HOW many participants competed in the tournament? HOW many years has the Battle of the Nations been going on? WHEN does a combatant lose a fight? WHY do participants like Mr. Ivey choose to compete in the Battle of the Nations? Related: Our lesson "How "Few" Were in the "Band of Brothers"? How History Is Determined.