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Four ingredients of victory in the British Desert Triumph over Mussolini
What combination of factors led to Wavell’s victory in the Desert of 1941?
5 reasons why was the Battle of Caporetto 1917 was so decisive
The Battle of Caporetto in 1917 was a decisive victory for Germany, and one in which 25 year old German lieutenant Erwin Rommel showed signs of his future greatness. It was an spectacular victory, which brought Italy to the brink of national collapse. But how were they able to so successfully overcome the far larger Italian […]
Closed: Win a 'Band of Brothers' Book worth £245
Complete the Military Times Quiz to be in with a chance of winning rare limited edition pack: EASY COMPANY, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment – In Photographs, worth £245.
Dick Winters and the men of Easy Company
Immortalised in the ‘Band of Brothers’, the men of Easy Company,were rightly acclaimed for their bravery and daring, as well as their loyalty to each other.
3 Popular Myths of Isandlwana – 1879 Zulu War
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 […]
Visigothics sacking Rome 395-415
It was the first time since 390 BC that the city of Rome had fallen to a barbarian enemy. It shocked the world. It presaged the collapse of the greatest empire of antiquity. The major movements of Visigothic hordes under Alaric and his immediate successor, Ataulf, between AD 395 and 415. To read the full […]
Map of the Third Afghan War 1919
The first aircraft to be deployed in the war swooped to strafe the Afghans fleeing across the frontier after their defeat. A map of the Third Afghan War of 1919 showing the deployment of force on either side and the locations of the principal engagements. Taken from our series on Britain’s four Afghan Wars. To read […]
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10 Sniper Tactics from the Red Sniper
He was the Soviet Union’s greatest sniper. In his first ten days work at Stalingrad, he killed 40 Germans. His final tally was 225. His name was Vassili Zaitsev.
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