History of War

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Although Wyatt’s Rebellion was restricted to Kent and London, its architects initially envisaged a nationwide revolution. The four principal ringleaders were to raise troops in different parts of the country and then simultaneously march on London. T

History of War

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On 17 December 1944, during the build-up to the Battle of St Vith, SS troops committed an atrocity in the Belgian town of Wereth, about ten miles northeast of St Vith itself. It occurred on the same day as the Malmedy massacre, but it is nowhere near

History Revealed

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When Britain went to war with Germany in 1939, millions of British men marched off into the unknown to fight for king and country, not knowing if they would ever return. But what was life like for those left behind in Blighty? It’s a question we cons

History of War

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Edward III assembles his men on a hillside near Crécy-en-Ponthieu and divides them into three divisions. The Black Prince and the earl of Northampton command the English right and left flanks, while the king commands a reserve division at the hilltop

History of War

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Harris decided that the western walls presented the best chance of success, and later determined on a site near the north-western bastion. His and the Nizam’s forces deployed accordingly to the west of the city. Operations on the night of 5-6 April

Military Vehicles

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On the evening of August 16, 1936, General George Marshal sat down and penned a letter to Major General Frank McCoy. He wrote, “Really, the whole thing has been realistic to a remarkable degree. I am writing this in a granary of a little farm. Our me

Who Do You Think You Are?

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The Ministry of Defence is appealing for relatives of a First World War soldier to take part in DNA testing to help identify his remains. They are searching for family of Private Frank Convery, 11th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, service number

History of War

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WORDS TOM GARNER “KARL KOENIG AND GRAHAM STEVENSON FOUGHT AT THE BATTLE OF THE MARETH LINE AS ENEMIES BUT HAVE SINCE BEFRIENDED EACH OTHER IN A HEARTFELT DISPLAY OF RECONCILIATION” It is late March 1943, and in a Tunisian mountain pass two teenage

Military History

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Join the discussion at militaryhistory.com On capturing the British garrison, a French commander offered terms—but his Indian allies sought payback By Ron Soodalter IN THE ARCHIVES: Needing a soldier to fight Indians and rebuild the Army, George Wash

History of War

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“DIRTY, LOUSY, STINKING, UNSHAVEN, UNKEMPT. WHERE WERE THE BANNERS, THE TRUMPETS, THE DRUMS, THE POMP, THE BOMBAST, THE GLORY?” Howard Palmer enlisted in August 1914, signing up with the Territorial Force, East Coast Defences, but later joined the R

History of War

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The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration that recognises servicemen and women for acts of extreme courage. Since its establishment in 1861, only 3,525 have been awarded to 3,506 individuals. Twenty-seven of these were awar

History of War

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as hardcore male redoubt, women have played a role in the Legion since its earliest days. They would accompany the columns into battle as nurses and canteen managers, often doing both jobs at once. Like the men, they suffered depravations and never f

Who Do You Think You Are?

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Frustratingly, locations weren’t always recorded in any detail. Often you’ll simply find “UK”, “Field”, “India” and so on in this column. The date of the soldier’s conscription is recorded here, along with the units he was sent to during the course o

History of War

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On 19 May, Mustafa Pasha’s soldiers attack the curtain wall protecting the suburb of Birgu on the south side of the Grand Harbour. Supported by two powerful batteries, the knights of the Castilian langue emerge from a sally port in the wall, routing

History of War

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Located in the heart of the city of Lucknow, the Residency was a collection of buildings covering some 60 acres and assigned to the British commissioner. It became the focal point of the defence of Lucknow in 1857, where almost 1,700 European and loy

All About History

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1412 Joan is born to a farming family in the town of Domrémy. She never receives a formal education or even learns how to read and write, instead learning about religion from her mother Isabelle. 1412 At just 12 or 13 years old, she first claims to h

Who Do You Think You Are?

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BRITISH ARMY MEDAL INDEX CARDS 1914–1920 BRITISH ARMY NURSES’ SERVICE RECORDS 1914–1920 BRITISH ARMY WAR DIARIES 1914–1922 DURHAM HOME GUARD 1939–1945 HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY SOLDIERS’ SERVICE RECORDS 1799–1920 PRISONER OF WAR INTERVIEW REPORTS 1914–1

Sailing Today

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Champagne sailing conditions in Tor Bay during the 2019 J/70 World Championships saw Paul Ward’s Eat Sleep J Repeat team flying to victory. One year on, and the fleet had planned to compete in California, USA, from 25 July to 1 August, where Ward had

Military History

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Researchers using drone footage have rendered a 3D footprint of Wallace’s House, a 13th century fortress near Lochmaben, Scotland, that reputedly served as a stronghold for martyred national hero Sir William Wallace of Braveheart fame. A reference to

History of War

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Inspired by the concept of ‘Manifest Destiny’, the USA expands westwards and annexes Texas. When negotiations to purchase New Mexico and California from Mexico fail, the United States launches an offensive. Mexican forces retreat out of Texas. When

Heritage Railway

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THE Midland Railway-Butterley will be holding a special commemoration in May to mark the centenary of the death of Sapper Alfred Frederick Amos in the First World War, and the venue is trying to locate his relatives. Prior to joining the Royal Engine

India Today

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On April 15, 2013, 40 PLA soldiers intruded into Indian territory for about 20 km in Daulat Beg Oldie. It led to flag meetings between local commanders; Indian envoy in Beijing involved in de-escalation. Resolution time: Three weeks Hours after pulli

Military History

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By Kevin Weddle The author, a professor at the U.S. Army War College, offers an authoritative history of the 1777 Battle of Saratoga, explaining how General John Burgoyne’s underestimation of American forces turned a British foraging expedition into

India Today

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Northern Command, Udhampur 34,000 soldiers under the 14 Corps (Leh), 8th Mountain Division (Kargil), 3rd Infantry Division (Karu) and a T-72 Tank Brigade (Leh) Central Command, Lucknow 15,500 soldiers in the 6th Mountain Division Eastern Command, K

Military History

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To prevent friendly fire incidents during the June 6 invasion of Normandy, France, Allied ground crews in Britain begin painting designated aircraft with black-and-white “invasion stripes” (P. 56). In a unilateral reprisal raid Waffen-SS troops (P. 2

Heritage Railway

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HERE is a seminal reference work documenting one of the major, yet often overlooked tools of modern warfare, the railways. A timely publication indeed following this year’s commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice and the sizeabl

America's Civil War

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With a planned trip to Martinsburg, W.Va., for a Civil War symposium, we had decided that a side trip to Antietam was in order. Our plan was to cover the ground of Joe Hooker’s assault, especially the East Woods area. Days before the trip, my January

Yachts & Yachting magazine

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Champagne sailing conditions in Tor Bay during the 2019 J/70 World Championships saw Paul Ward’s Eat Sleep J Repeat team flying to victory. One year on, and the fleet had planned to compete in California, USA, from 25 July to 1 August, where Ward had

Who Do You Think You Are?

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A forgotten massacre of Royalist forces during the Civil War has been uncovered, thanks to archival research by a University of Nottingham historian. Dr David Appleby has found evidence suggesting that approximately 160 Royalist soldiers, and allege

All About History

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1 Troops from the American 7th Army fly their flag at the rostrum in Nuremberg, from where Hitler had previously spoken. 2 US and Soviet troops gather together on top of a Russian tank near Griebo, Germany, to celebrate their victory. 3 The view