This issue, History of War readers have the chance to win a copy of Victory to Defeat

WIN Cross of Iron restored on 4K Blu-ray
This 1977 classic has now been restored to brilliant 4K resolution, and History of War readers have the chance to win a copy on Blu-ray

New study unpacks the myths of the Battle of Kursk
A new book by Dr Ben Wheatley uses previously unpublished photography and research to recount the real events on 12 July, at the peak of the Battle of Kursk, 1943

Win an Airfix Dambusters 80th Anniversary model set worth £54.99
This month History of War readers have the chance to win a special 80th anniversary edition Airfix model kit, dedicated to 617 Squadron. Inside you’ll find an Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) and F-35B model kits, instruction sheets, paint layout, decals, … Continued

Win All Quiet On The Western Front on Blu-ray
History of War has two limited-edition copies of the Oscar-winning war epic to be won

Vietnam’s “Band of Brothers”: Q&A with Ian Gardner
In his new book Sign Here for Sacrifice, author and historian Ian Gardner focuses on the story of one battalion, an outfit with the prestigious legacy of the 101st Airborne to live up to.

Five History Lessons for Putin
With the war in Ukraine continuing, Dr Mark Galeotti reflects on how the Kremlin should have applied the lessons from its own bloody history

Meet the ‘Founding Fathers’ of Civil Rights
The campaigns for civil rights that began in 1954 and led to the legislative victories of the 1960s produced two images of leadership. Martin Luther King Jr advocated the assertion of equal rights in law, voting and education for black … Continued

Coup 53: new documentary exposes Britain’s role in killing Iranian democracy
A decade-long investigation into the 1953 coup in Iran unearths Britain’s secret involvement, with groundbreaking implications that are still felt over 60 years later

Midway: Epic turning point of the Pacific war
At 10.20am on the morning of 4 June 1942, the United States was losing the war in the Pacific. At 10.27am, it was winning.

The Bird Catcher 2019: Exclusive trailer and artwork for true WWII thriller
A true story of survival in Occupied Norway – August Diehl stars in this WWII drama, released in the UK in cinemas and digital on 4th October

Win World War II Infographics book worth over £29!
This new title explores the Second World War in a series of engaging and cutting-edge graphics. 5 lucky History of War readers will win a copy!

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Heavy metal meets hardcore history
Swedish band Sabaton discuss the extensive historical research that went into their new single ‘Fields of Verdun’

Your chance to become Historic Photographer of the Year 2019
Trip Historic’s annual photography competition is now open, looking for incredible shots of the world’s greatest historic sites

Win an Airfix Sea Vixen model kit worth over £44
The Royal Navy’s distinctive twin-boom jet fighter saw operations in several ‘brush fire wars’ of the 1950s and 1960s

Inside the Endgame of Hitler’s Third Reich
In October 1941, four months after the Wehrmacht invaded the Soviet Union, Adolf Hitler stood before a packed auditorium at the Sportpalast, Berlin. The largest meeting hall in the city, with some 14,000 spectators, was festooned with swastika banners and … Continued

Win 5 classic war films worth over £93
In this issue, History of War readers have the chance to win a brilliant bundle of classic movies, brought into crisp 1080p quality on Blu-ray

UK Exclusive: New WWII doc reveals unseen B-17 combat footage
The Cold Blue takes viewers into the deadly Flying Fortress bomber missions over Occupied Europe

What are the origins of Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico’s annual celebration has unusual origins in a 19th-century battle against French invaders

Win an Airfix tank bundle worth over £81
Three brand-new 1:35 scale models will be won by one lucky History of War reader

The Accountant of Auschwitz: Hunt for the last living Nazi war criminal
A new documentary follows the gripping hunt for Oskar Gröning, who was complicit in the murder of 300,000 Jews

Win a Haynes Manual bundle worth over £120
History of War subscribers have the exclusive chance to win this fantastic bundle of manuals from renowned publisher Haynes

Win a limited-edition Corgi Lightning model worth over £131
Your chance to win a quality die-cast model, complete with markings of the RAF’s iconic No.74 ‘Tiger’ Squadron

FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival 2019
A staggering 160 events including authors, writers, historians, artists & more are set to make this year’s festival the best yet