The silhouettes of Polish soldiers explore the dark ruins of the monastery while light streams in through the window holes.
History of War

Cassino ’44: Melee in the Mountains

Entrenched under an ancient monastery, fanatical Germans held back the Allies in Italy. We spoke with James Holland, who reveals why the campaign was so costly and how his view of the battles have changed

Aircraft prepare to take off from an aircraft carrier, while in the background, explosions erupt around another aircraft carrier.
History of War

Murky waters off Leyte: Q+A: Mark Stille 

History’s largest sea battle, and the destruction of the Imperial Japanese Navy, has been the subject of heated debate and misleading mythology  

History of War

Win a copy of Tank Spotter’s Guide WW2

In History of War issue 136, readers have the chance to win a copy of WWII Tank Spotter’s Guide from Osprey Publishing. This stunningly illustrated pocked guide provides essential information on 40 legendary tanks, including the infamous Panther, Sherman and … Continued

A painting of a landscape, showing a sky thick with smoke. On the ground, there is a valley with the Aisne river at the bottom. On the far bank, there are multiple explosions with smoke billowing up.
History of War

Defense in Depth at the Nivelle Offensive

Based on winning tactics from Verdun, this audacious attack was unexpectedly thwarted by Germany’s new, innovative defensive system and French intelligence failures.

Hundreds of soldiers carrying rifles march past along a rural English road.
History of War

In Photos: Ireland in the First World War

Though deeply divided over their nation’s relationship with Britain, thousands of Irishmen, Loyalists and Nationalists alike, joined up to serve on the frontline

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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

History of War

Elizabeth’s Navy: Seven Proud Decades

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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