This new book looks back at how the Royal Navy has changed and adapted during the reign of the late queen from the Cold War and the Falklands to today’s modern fleet
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Interview with ‘Oh! What a Lovely War’ original cast member Murray Melvin
Speaking on its 60th anniversary, original cast member Murray Melvin reveals how a stage musical helped to change perceptions of WWI
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Exploring the Mahdīst Wars
Colonel Mike Snook MBE, PhD. reveals the fierce conflict between the British Empire, Egypt and the Sudan during the late 19th Century
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Q&A with Anthony Tucker-Jones
The acclaimed historian and History of War contributor discusses his latest book, which focuses on the Battle of the Bulge, the Third Reich’s last bloody roll of the dice in the winter of 1944-5. Below you’ll find a FREE 10-page … Continued
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Sir Tony Robinson on VE Day’s Enduring Legacy
The prolific broadcaster discusses Discovery Channel’s new documentary about 8 May 1945 and parallels with WWII and today’s pandemic
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The Delicious History Of Cake
Dr Alysa Levene of Oxford Brookes University on the development of the popular baked food from the Ancient World to the 20th Century
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Lancaster Bombers Over Europe
Russell “Rusty” Waughman DFC, AFC recalls his dramatic experiences flying as a pilot in Bomber Command
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Antony Beevor: “Market Garden was a very bad plan, right from the start”
The renowned historian discusses his book about Operation Market Garden and his perspective on the importance of the Second World War
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Photograph of Peterloo Massacre veterans uncovered
Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood reveals a rare snapshot of survivors from the 1819 massacre
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World of Tanks CEO: “It’s like you’re playing chess on steroids”
Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi and tank expert Richard Cutland discuss how World of Tanks helps restoration efforts around the world
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Discover Buzz Aldrin’s Korean War origins
The legendary Apollo 11 astronaut is also a decorated jet fighter pilot who shot down enemy aircraft in 1953
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See A Restored Panther Tank In Action At The Tank Museum!
The world’s largest tank museum is welcoming one of Germany’s most famous tanks to this year’s TANKFEST
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Woody Johnson on WWII and the “Special Relationship”
The US Ambassador to the United Kingdom discusses the impact of the Normandy campaign on Anglo-American relations
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D-Day’s forgotten Greeks
On 6 June, soldiers from 13 different Allied countries took part in the amphibious landings in Normandy – among them, brave exiled forces from the Mediterranean
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Meet the French knight who hammered the English
Bertrand du Guesclin, The Eagle of Brittany, was England’s most feared opponent during the Hundred Years’ War
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Who were Britain’s original Red Coats?
Oliver Cromwell founded the New Model Army, a revolutionary force that won the British Civil Wars and destroyed a king
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“I was one of the first on Juno” D-Day veteran recalls his 6 June fight
Normandy veteran David Teacher MBE recalls his part in the 1944 invasion, almost 75 years ago
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Dr Sam Willis on Histories of the Unexpected
The renowned historians discusses their popular history podcast and upcoming live show for the FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival
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Did the Black Prince’s campaign of terror win his spurs?
The eldest son of Edward III was a renowned military commander, with reputation for chivalry – but this masked a sick taste for destruction and ultra violence
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WWII veteran on discovering Erwin Rommel’s HQ
North Africa veteran Alf Jackson recalls how he chanced upon the Desert Fox’s camp and even found a mysterious Kriegsmarine artefact
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Bloody April 1917: Massacre in the Skies
To what extent did Bloody April make the reputation of Manfred von Richthofen? His Jasta (11) got the most victories during that month so it must have made some impact. He certainly had the idea that you should … Continued
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Suggs on WW2 Treasure Hunters, Spitfires and Why Small Stories Matter
Madness frontman Suggs talks about co-presenting the second series of the hit History programme WW2 Treasure Hunters
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WWI fallen remembered in unique Bristol exhibition
Discover the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s commemorative photographic exhibition at Bristol Cathedral
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Peter Jackson talks “They Shall Not Grow Old”and First World War family history
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson discusses his new documentary about the First World War