Aircraft in WWI initially played a reconnaissance role, but by the war's end was essential in the support of ground operations, attacks,
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Neither Admirals Rodney or Howe were paragons of virtue. But they were both personally brave, adept tacticians, and, despite their flaws, effective
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Often overlooked by history, the Franco-Prussian War had a profound impact on both France and Germany. Its military aspects also deserve study,
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From the beginning, Okinawa challenged expectations. The landing was supposed to be the bloodiest of the war so far. The 182,000 troops
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In 1759, Britain faced an invasion threat from France, but two remarkable victories – the Battle of Lagos and later the Battle
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Germany lost the war long before May 1945. But Hitler refused to surrender, instead dragging the country into the abyss. Although there
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Balaklava is one of the most famous battles in British history. Yet it cannot really be compared with, say, Hastings, Waterloo, or
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More than 2,000 years after his death, the name of Hannibal continues to resonate with modern audiences. Yet today, few recall the
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Historian Christopher Browning labelled members of Reserve Police Battalion 101 ‘ordinary men’. Neither of the SS or the Wehrmacht, they were mostly
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George Washington earned a place in the pantheon of leaders who led both militarily and politically through the storms of revolution. Combining
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