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
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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.
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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
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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!
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Heavy metal meets hardcore history
Swedish band Sabaton discuss the extensive historical research that went into their new single ‘Fields of Verdun’
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What are the origins of Cinco de Mayo?
Mexico’s annual celebration has unusual origins in a 19th-century battle against French invaders
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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
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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
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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
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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
News
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
People & Politics
How India’s ‘Tiger of Mysore’ shocked the British Empire
Fearless British foe, restless moderniser and religious tyrant? Professor Janaki Nair uncovers the dramatic life and afterlife of Tipu Sultan
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Win a Spitfire Gin & Vodka gift set worth £100
History of War readers have the chance to win two bottles, plus a commemorative pin from Spitfire Heritage Distillers
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Queen Anne’s real ‘Favourite’: The rise and fall of Sarah Churchill
The last Stuart monarch of Britain had a decades-long friendship with the domineering Duchess of Marlborough – but their relationship turned into a bitter power struggle
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History of War subscribers have the exclusive chance to win this 6-pounder gun and crew set from renowned military miniatures designer Tom Gunn
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Battle of the Bulge 1944: Hitler’s last gamble
In the frozen forest of the Ardennes, thousands of Wehrmacht troops made a final desperate bid to seize the crucial port of Antwerp and perhaps decisively defeat the Allies
People & Politics
HistFest 2018 starts a revolution
The inaugural three-day history festival treated audiences to a rich variety of talks from leading historians and experts
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History of War: 2018 Christmas Gift Guide
Take a look at this fantastic range of gift inspirations, including the latest military history books, games, commemorative accessories & more
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The 12th Man: Exclusive Poster for WWII Resistance Thriller
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Thomas Gullestad star in this true story of against-the-odds survival in occupied Norway
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History of War subscribers have an exclusive chance to win this incredible selection of history titles from renowned publisher Haynes