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The 7 Most Famous Field Marshals From History

Rosemary Giles
Side by side photos of Bernard Law Montgomery wearing a Field Marshal uniform with beret, and Prince Philip wearing Field Marshal uniform.

Field marshal is the most senior military rank that can be awarded to an individual. Although this varies across countries, it is generally the highest…

The World War I Fatalities Who Were Reported Dead, But Survived

During World War I, many families dreaded a visit from the telegraph boy. A few terse words explaining that their son had died in the…

WWI Re-enactors Banned from Taking Antique Rifles to France

Members of the Great War Society, a WWI re-enactment group which represents the Accrington Pals, has come under scrutiny for anti-terror laws after attempting to…

“Soldier With Sad Eyes” Identified as World War I Hero

Lieutenant Frank Roberts, a Welsh soldier who was severely wounded at the First Battle of the Somme, had his image used in a music video…

Into the Blue – Review by Mark Barnes

Here is another wonderful aviation re-issue from Grub Street, a publisher who have made a speciality out of reproducing classic books from Great War aviators.…

Remains of Black Watch Soldier Linked to Relatives After 100 Years

Lance Corporal John Morrison, from Brodie, was killed in World War I after serving in the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlander). His remains were…

Images of War Roundup – By Mark Barnes

Here we go again with a roundup of recent Great War titles in the Images of War range from Pen & Sword publishers. For the…

Have You Forgotten Yet? – The First World War Memoirs of C. P. Blacker – Review by Dr Wayne Osborne

A curious title for an at times curious book.  It is a Great War Memoir but with a difference.  Blacker began writing this book, which…

Couple’s Quest to Thank Every Fallen Commonwealth Soldier of World War I

Steve and Nancy Binks of Colwyn Bay – Conway, in the UK – set off with a trailer in 2012. This was not a typical…

DECISION OF FATE – A Novel of Armored Combat in the Great War – Review by Mark Barnes

I might not be the ideal person to review this novel. I don’t like a lot of military fiction; in fact I don’t like much…

The Red Baron: Manfred von Richthofen

The greatest fighter ace of the First World War, Manfred von Richthofen was born on 2 May 1892. Becoming an officer cadet at the age…

Tank Men – The Story Of The First Crews

The Tank Museum is marking the centenary of the first tank attack in history with a new exhibition focusing on pioneering tank soldiers. Tank Men:…