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Special Forces on the run: Q&A with Damien Lewis
In the fourth instalment of his SAS Great Escapes series, Damien Lewis recounts, among others, an overlooked LRDG operation in occupied Yugoslavia
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Closed: Win a pair of Tiger Day tickets!
Main Image Credit: The Tank Museum Inside issue 147, History of War will have seen the chance to win a pair of Tiger Day tickets for the Autumn 2025 show, taking place on 20 September. You and a friend will … Continued
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“A brilliant military history that does justice to this complex war” Review: Korea: War without End
Two powerhouse historians join forces for a new analysis of the Korean War
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A “masterful examination” of Bomber Command’s forgotten WWII operations. Review: The Invisible Campaign
Allied aerial mining caused carnage among axis surface vessels and submarines, but this vital contribution has been largely forgotten
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No longer “Weekend Warriors”. Historic transformation of the US National Guard
Historian Andrew Wiest on the history of the US National Guard, how it has changed over the centuries and how it adapted to 21st century warfare
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“The war did not end imperialism: imperialism ended the war” Review: Scorched Earth
A book that challenges the view that there’s nothing new to say about WWII Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Alamy Author Paul Thomas Chamberlin | Price £30 Pre-Order on Amazon | Released 8 May 2025Reviewer John Beales Written in … Continued
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“The story of a largely forgotten group of men… buried on enemy soil” Review: Burying The Enemy
Tim Grady uncovers the overlooked story of those who cared for the dead in two world wars Subscribe to History of War now for amazing savings! Photo Credit: Getty Author Tim Grady | Price £22.50 on Amazon | Released Out nowReviewer: Nick Soldinger In this … Continued
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Win a copy of Unknown Warrior by John Nichol
In his latest book, the veteran and author uncovers the origins of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey
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Review: Los Colonos (The Settlers)
A dark and overlooked history lies at the heart of this hard-punching Chilean take on the Western
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“If Putin goes, his successor will probably want to get rid of Kadyrov.” Mark Galeotti on Chechnya and the Kremlin
The wars in Chechnya were the first major test for Vladimir Putin, who employed brutal tactics to obliterate resistance in the North Caucasus.
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Win a copy of Victory to Defeat
This issue, History of War readers have the chance to win a copy of Victory to Defeat
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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’