The Invasion of Ethiopia – Mussolini’s insane restoration of the Roman Empire
Italy arrived a late in the colonial race but tried to catch up rapidly. In 1895, a full-scale war broke out between Italy and Ethiopia over…
Abdul Hafiz The Indian Muslim Recipient of the Victoria Cross, Killed Aged 18
In the modern era, the age of 18 is often considered the point at which one is expected to branch out from the home and…
3 Key Phases in the History of the Roman Army
The Roman army is often remembered as a highly professional force, with legionaries in segmented armour organised into centuries for close order combat. In reality, the…
All Behind You, Winston – Review by Mark Barnes
This book by Roger Hermiston takes us back to World War II and the creation of the coalition government in Britain headed by Winston Churchill.…
Great Yorkshire AirFest Canceled in After Shoreham Crash Regulation Changes
The Great Yorkshire AirFest was canceled due to costs associated with last summer’s Shoreham disaster. The event was scheduled for July 2nd and 3rd at…
Guest blogger Dan Snow: Dunkirk – Day by Day 2 June 1940 (Watch)
Dan Snow gives us a day-by-day account of the miraculous evacuation at Dunkirk during WWII. June 2nd 1940 – It has now become too dangerous…
The First Aircraft Carrier To Be Restored!
On August 10th 1918, Lieutenant Stuart Culley sat in the cockpit of his Sopwith Camel envisioning the raid upon which he was about to embark. Instead…
Cats, Scorpions, War Fans and More of the Most Unusual Improvised Battlefield Weapons
Swords, spears, catapults and bows; these standard weapons certainly had their place. Sometimes, however, a more unorthodox style would be tried. The unexpected attacks are…
This Man Sent a Threatening Letter to Hitler in 1941 – He Died in a Concentration Camp
In March 1941, The Kingdom of Yugoslavia was in a dire position. Hitler was insisting that the country join the Tripartite Pact, as it served…
What to Do with Dilapidated Nuremberg Nazi Rally Grounds?
Neglected and crumbling buildings dating from the Nazi era are coming under scrutiny in Germany, as people debate their cultural significance and what should become…
Liquid Fire – How Napalm Was Used In The Vietnam War
The First World War introduced many new weapons to the world of warfare. The first global mechanized war saw the first use of tanks and…
How Low Can They Go? – Look Here And We Will Show You
World War II Warbirds flying extremely low, to impress their mates, to escape from harm or to execute an attack. Either way, it makes for…