FEBRUARY 1941

Welcome

Rommel’s Afrika Korps pushed the Allies out of

‘TO VICTORY!’

© Getty Taken: c.January-February 1941 In a London pub, Australian

GREAT TURKISH WAR

The Ottoman Empire goes into permanent decline when it’s defeated by a coalition of European powers known as the Holy League

LEADERS & COMMANDERS

Drawn from across Europe and the Ottoman Empire, the leaders of the Great Turkish War were diverse and often extremely ruthless

THE CRETAN WAR

Humiliation at the loss of Crete during the Cretan War of 1645-69 drove Venice to once again risk war with the Ottoman Empire

THE KINGDOM OF MOREA

Following Ottoman defeat at the Battle of Vienna, Venice goes on the offensive in hope of recovering lost territories in the Peloponnese in what became known as the Morean War

ZENTA 1697

The Holy Roman Empire inflicted a final decisive defeat on the Ottoman Empire in a battle that signalled the end of the Great Turkish War

RISE OF THE AFRIKA KORPS

On 12 February 1941, Lieutenant General Erwin Rommel arrived in Italian Libya. It would mark the beginning of two years fighting with the Afrika Korps, during which he would win a remarkable reputation, and at least at the outset entirely reverse Axis fortunes in North Africa

TIP OF THE SPEAR LIFE AFTER VIETNAM

After the Vietnam War, for the first time in US history returning veterans faced a new battle against fierce anti-war opinion and protests. Retired Marine Jack Estes reveals how the traumatic experience of serving in the conflict, and his reception upon rejoining civilian life, led to him to becoming an author and establishing a foundation to help his fellow veterans

Great Battles WORCESTER

The last battle of the British Civil Wars was proclaimed as a “crowning mercy” by Oliver Cromwell and “holy ground” by a future American president

THOMAS RICKETTS

In late-1918, with the Allies pushing closer to victory, a 17-year-old soldier braved heavy fire to capture several prisoners and an array of guns

CRUSHING KHWAREZMIA

The Mongols’ first campaign against the Muslim world set a precedent: surrender or die

CHURCHILL TANK

Originally conceived as a weapon of World War I-era trench warfare,  the Churchill infantry tank evolved into a versatile platform

MUSE& EVENTS

Discover a native Welsh prince’s castle, Nantwich’s rich military history and how an aviation museum has become one of the youngest listed buildings in England

REVIEWS

Our pick of the latest military history books and films

Q&A WITH LIZ KESSLER

The best-selling author discusses the true story of her father’s escape from the Third Reich which inspired her latest book When The World Was Ours

5 BEST BOOKS ON ROMMEL

Want to learn more about one of the most renowned leaders in military history? These books tell you everything you need to know about the Desert Fox

MEDIEVAL TARGE

This 15th century German shield is a colourfully rare example of the opulent knightly culture that existed in the wealthy region of Franconia