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Sinking the Bismarck – Map of the last voyage of the Bismarck
In this map specially prepared for Military Times, we chart the last journey of the Bismarck in May 1941. Here the course of the Bismarck is depicted in black, and the British forces in red. To read the full feature about the Bismarck, read the April issue of Military Times
The Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
This month Keith Robinson has found a sprawling ‘Aladdin’s Cave’ of an aviation museum behind a Norfolk pub. Near Bungay, close to the Norfolk border with Suffolk, you might come across the village of Flixton. If it’s Sunday around midday, you might even fancy stopping off for lunch at The Buck. The real treat, though, whatever… [Continue Reading]
British Grenadiers – Soldier Profile
Grenadier companies were first formed in the British Army in 1678, and were not finally abolished until 1855. By the time of the Quebec campaign, the 13 companies of a British foot battalion included one of grenadiers and one of light infantry. The grenadiers, as the battalion elite, were traditionally posted on the right (with… [Continue Reading]
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Military History Monthly – February 2012
The February 2012 issue of Military History Monthly, the British Military History magazine, is on sale today. In the latest issue we cover: Codes and ciphers – Code-breaking in Bletchley Park How did you become a Bletchley boffin? What was it like to get the call? Renowned historian Asa Briggs talks to MHM about his wartime service as… [Continue Reading]
Music of the Great War
For our War Culture regular this month we featured popular music of the First World War. Follow the links below to get a feel for the sort of songs played to troops on leave and the loved ones they left behind. From the excitement of We’re Going Over, the knees-up jollity of When the Kaiser Does the Goosestep… [Continue Reading]
MHM 17: CAPTION COMPETITION
Think of something appropriate for this picture and leave your caption as a comment below. The best caption will be judged by the editorial team and published in the next issue of Military History Monthly!
MHM Quiz: Win one of three books from Pen & Sword
Take the MHM quiz for you chance to win one of three books from Pen & Sword. This month we have THREE books from Pen & Sword to be won. See the Second World War as you never have before with these three IMAGES OF WAR books from Pen & Sword. Nigel Blundell’s Winston Churchill contains many rare and unpublished photographs… [Continue Reading]
Military History Monthly – January 2012
The January 2012 issue of Military History Monthly, the British Military History magazine, is on sale today. In the latest issue we cover: Knights Templar - Stormtroops of the Crusades Modern fiction has immortalised the Order of the Temple as a force for good. But how much of that portrayal is true? MHM casts a critical eye… [Continue Reading]
The Anatomy of Military Incompetence
Indecision Breeds Defeat Failure to make any decision is almost as bad as making a poor decision. Decisiveness, one way or another, is a quality generally valued on the battlefield, whereas ditherers seldom get a good press. The heat of conflict can often turn previously clear-minded men into stumbling wrecks. Napoleon’s mastery of the battlefield in the early years of the 19th century needs… [Continue Reading]
Competition Closed: MHM Quiz: Win a copy of Patricia Hammond’s album ‘Our Lovely Day’
Take the MHM quiz for you chance to win one of three copies of the Patricia Hammond’s Our Lovely Day album. Popular music is back! Mezzo-soprano Patricia Hammond’s debut album is a gloriously unique renaissance of popular songs from days gone by. Recorded on authentic instrumentation from as far back as the early 1900s, each song sounds as fresh and… [Continue Reading]
CAPTION COMPETITION
Welcome to the MHM Caption Competition! Think of something appropriate for this picture and leave your caption as a comment below. The best caption will be judged by the editorial team and published in the next issue of Military History Monthly!
Sinking the Bismarck – Map of the last voyage of the Bismarck
In this map specially prepared for Military Times, we chart the last journey of the Bismarck in May 1941. Here the course of the Bismarck is depicted in black, and the British forces in red. To read the full feature about the Bismarck, read the April issue of Military Times
The Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759
James Wolfes’ victory at Quebec gave the British dominion over North American. It was the victory of an army forced to adapt fast to the demands of colonial warfare in the wilderness The Battle of Quebec on 13 September 1759, below, showing the deployment of the British (shown in red) and French forces (shown in… [Continue Reading]