WW1, WW2, History of Aviation, Army & Naval Warfare
Andy Lawrence continues his series discussing the major themes of military history. This month, alliances. With friends like these… Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt all sat together at Yalta. Why do many see this as the iconic photograph of World War II? Possibly because it encapsulates the key reason for the Axis defeat in 1945. We [...]
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 [...]
The Battle of Isandlwana on the 22nd of January 1879 was one of the most devastating defeats suffered by Britain at the hands of local inhabitants. The clash between British Troops and Zulu Warriors led to a brutal battle that has been retold numerous times, however much of the tale has proven to have more [...]
Complimenting our fact-files on Spitfire, Churchill, Hitler and Stalin, Military Times has compiled a list of frequently baffling facts about the Second World War. Many of these have been widely reported and circulated, entering the annals of modern folk-lore. Yet like all legends, they have been embellished over time, either by hyperbole or simple miss-reporting. Whilst [...]
Winston Churchill’s command of the English language was arguably one of the greatest weapons in his arsenal. It was integral not only in strengthening the resolve of the British public, but in sending out a clear message to enemies and allies alike on the global stage. In a 1906 election speech he is quoted as [...]
Josef Stalin, the Soviet dictator, is encased by myth and legend. He could be, at turns, both charming and chillingly ruthless. Millions died under his direct orders; even his closest allies and compatriots. It was Stalin, after all, who said “I trust no-one, not even myself.” His purge of Russian generals was so proficient and total that it [...]
Obscure facts about Sir Winston Churchill that portray the man in fresh light. Winston Churchill, the emblematic British wartime leader is instantly recognisable by his cigar, bowler hat, trenchcoat, and imposing frame.
A few facts you may not know regarding the complex, tyrannical dictator.
There can have been few sights as frightful as the dull gaze of the 32 pounders of a ship’s broadside as it turned to face you. Weighing in at 3.5 tonnes and capable of firing at a muzzle velocity of 487 metres per second, these vast cannon were the most important and imposing naval armaments [...]
The Rule of Empires: those who built them, those who endured them, and why they always fall. By Timothy H. Parsons In this book, Timothy Parsons builds a case against imperialism at any time and in any place by considering the rise and fall of seven very different and disparate imperial endeavours. One of the [...]
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