It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Nazi Germany needed a strategic heavy bomber capable of carrying six tonnes of bombs to…
David Flitham discovers an off-shore treasure-trove of British military heritage. Situated some 48km west-south-west of Land’s End, the Isles of Scilly are…
David Tattersfield assesses a failed attack on a crucial German salient during the Battle of the Somme.…
Named to honour the 11th year of Emperor Taisho’s reign in 1922, the Type 11 was Imperial Japan’s first light machine-gun. It…
MHM explores the rich military history of the island of Alderney, and encourages you to do the same! Alderney, third largest of…
In 1588, the bulk of the English fleet comprised 500-tonne race-built galleons designed primarily as floating gun-platforms. This detailed diagram of the…
David Flintham visits a large military museum in Normandy and is impressed by the quality of its displays. The Operation Overlord beaches…
Richard Jeynes follows the trail of Robert Napier's expedition to Ethiopia to free British hostages…
What military ephemera should you choose to start collecting and why? Here are some of the most popular collectors' items.…
In 1809, a 5ft 5in tall, brown-haired Irishman called John Rowland enlisted in the 95th Regiment of Foot, already by then a sharpshooting Rifle…