In memory of Flora Sandes
At a time when the British Army is talking about women fighting in the frontline, and the Ghurkhas have opened […]
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Defence Select Committee looks at barring historic claims this afternoon
It is reported that the Defence Select Committee is to look into the issue of protecting former members of […]
Book Review: Chapel Street by Sheila Brady
Chapel Street “the Bravest Little Street in England” the History Press As soon as you open this book you […]
The Battle of Amiens – the beginning of “The End” – August 1918
Much has been written about the Battle of Amiens in recent days. It was the beginning of what is now […]
PARATROOPER WW2 TV drama series pilot – can YOU help?
We all know our cousins across the water really “won the war”, and, to be fair, it is hard to […]
On this day – Battle for Mount Longdon, the bloodiest land battle of the Falklands War
This weekend, The Military Times attended the Dig For Victory Show at the Somerset Show Ground, on Sunday morning, organisers, […]
The Yanks of Seicheprey
On April 20th, 1918, in Seicheprey, France, near the St. Mihiel Salient, American soldiers engaged in their first significant infantry […]
On This Day 1966 | Pararescueman gives his life to save injured comrades in Vietnam
A1C William Pitsenbarger. Air Force photo A common theme for all those who receive the Medal of Honor is that […]
World War Two | On This Month 1941 – 360 tons of bombs in a day
It was April 1941, when the smell of gunpowder, smoke and ashes ruined one of the most beautiful months in […]
American Women in World War One
Opha Mae Johnson: first woman to enlist in the USMC In 1918, while the United States engaged in the battles […]