North Africa veteran Alf Jackson recalls how he chanced upon the Desert Fox’s camp and even found a mysterious Kriegsmarine artefact
History of War
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
History of War
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
History of War
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
History of War
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
History of War
The Captain Director Robert Schwentke Reveals WW2 Film Influences
Director of powerful new World War 2 film The Captain Robert Schwentke reveals the influences on his work
History of War
The Bombing 2018 Exclusive UK Poster Reveal for Bruce Willis World War 2 Film
New Bruce Willis film The Bombing tells the story of the Japanese Bombing of Chongqing in World War II
History of War
Katyn reminds us: “The Soviets were never true allies”
Director Piotr Szkopiak discusses his new film, The Last Witness, and the challenges in bringing one of WWII’s often forgotten tragedies to the big screen
History of War
The Captain 2018 Exclusive Poster & Colour Trailer for Harrowing WW2 Film
Exclusive first look at the colour trailer and poster art for shocking German World War 2 film The Captain, based on the true story of Willi Herold
History of War
Hurricane film honours the “self-sacrifice” of Poland’s 303 squadron, says director
Director David Blair discusses how his new film Hurricane tells the less familiar story of the Battle of Britain’s Polish fighter aces
History of War
Win Tickets to the Tank Museum’s Tiger Day X
Win tickets to a real-life Tiger Tank experience day and a three-in-one Airfix model kit
History of War
Knightfall: Tom Cullen, Pádraic Delaney and Simon Merrells on the Knights Templar drama
Pádraic Delaney, Tom Cullen and Simon Merrells reveal what to expect from HISTORY’s new Crusades period drama
History of War
Tamerlane’s Reign of Terror
The ‘Scourge of Allah’ wrought death and destruction across the Islamic world, but did he totally deserve his bloodthirsty reputation?
History of War
See Napoleon’s Grande Armée Fighting Elite in Full Colour
Artist Marina Amaral brings Napoleon unstoppable army back to life and discusses their stories.
History of War
An Artilleryman at the Hook: Korean War Veteran Brian Parritt Tells His Story
Brigadier Brian Parritt CBE reflects on his experiences fighting during the Korean War as an artillery officer
History of War
10 Inspiring Photos of British Jews at War
Jews in Uniform author Michael Greisman reveals 10 of his favourite images of Jewish service in World War 2
History of War
Dan Snow on the Trials and Tribulations of World War 1’s First Tanks
Historian Dan Snow reveals the innovations and catastrophes behind Britain’s first tanks, and conditions endured by the crew of the Mark I
History of War
Volunteer Nurses in World War 1: What Sort of Women Went to Serbia?
Sally White, author of Ordinary Heroes: The Story of Civilian Volunteers in the First World War, on the hardships faced by British volunteer nurses in Serbia
History of War
Cold War and Colonial Origins of the Syrian Civil War
Discover the role of the USSR and French colonial rule in sowing the seeds for war in Syria
History of War
Alfred the Great’s Viking Wars: Inside the Anglo-Saxon Fight to Save England
By 867, Wessex was the only kingdom left standing against the Vikings… how did Alfred the Great turn the tide to build a single England?
History of War
Michael Wood on Athelstan’s ‘Great War’ to Unite Anglo-Saxon England
Historian and broadcaster Michael Wood reveals how Alfred the Great’s grandson won a huge war to unify England
History of War
Battle of Worcester: Charles Spencer on Cromwell’s “Crowning Glory”
Historian Charles Spencer reveals Oliver Cromwell’s final military triumph that later inspired future American presidents
History of War
The Jadotville Medal: Ireland Honours the “Valiant Defence” of 1961
The bravery of Irish UN peacekeepers during the 1961 siege has finally been commemorated with an official decoration