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History of War
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Welcome
Welcome
© Getty Approximately 1.3 million Indian soldiers served
FRONTLINE
INSPECTING THE GRENADIERS
17 May 1944
A CIGARETTE BREAK
c.1870
YPRES AT NIGHT
Year painted: 1918
US NAVY
The United States’ naval service has risen from its small, rebellious origins to become the most powerful fleet in the world
1812: TAKING ON THE ROYAL NAVY
After the American Revolution, the US Navy gained prominence while battling the king’s naval forces during the War of 1812
CIVIL WAR NAVIES
With the outbreak of the American Civil War, the confrontation between the US Navy and Confederate States Navy saw the transition from sail to steam and ironclad warships
WORLD WARS: RISE OF THE CARRIER
Between the world wars the US Navy revised its strategic and tactical priorities while confronting the prospect of totalitarian aggression. The advent of naval air power would prove to be a particularly controversial issue
COLD WAR AND BEYOND
After World War II the US Navy declined in strength, but the coming of the Cold War demanded resources that could balance global naval power against the communist Soviet Union
THE RAJ IN WWI INDIAN CORPS
In 1914 the Meerut and Lahore Divisions were thrown onto the Western Front to save the BEF and hold the line
BATTALIONS OF THE RAJ
When the British Empire called, thousands distinguished themselves in the killing fields of Flanders and beyond
TROUBLED WATERS ORIGINS OF THE TAIWAN STRAIT CRISIS
Since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 two Chinas — the Republic and the People’s Republic— have confronted each other across a highly contested sea passage
LEYTE GULF
PACIFIC OCEAN OFF THE PHILIPPINES 23-26 OCTOBER 1944
TASKER WATKINS
In August 1944, as the Allies battled to close the Falaise Gap in Normandy, this Welsh officer single-handedly silenced multiple German positions to save his men
10 PLACES THAT TELL THE STORY OF THE SOMME
A century ago the Somme was the scene of a devastating battle, today it offers us a unique insight into World War I
DR JOSEF MENGELE
AUSCHWITZ’S ‘ANGEL OF DEATH’
HOMEFRONT
MUSEUMS & EVENTS
Discover Ancient Rome’s connection to Tyneside, County Down’s tribute to the Battle of the Somme and Halloween at ghostly Kenilworth Castle
OCTOBER 1942
To commemorate 80 years since the Second World War, History of War will be taking a look at some of the key events taking place during each month of the conflict
PUTIN’S WARS
FROM CHECHNYA TO UKRAINE
HITLER’S GIRL
APPEASEMENT AND A GROUNDSWELL OF SUPPORT FOR HITLER AMONG THE BRITISH RULING CLASS MADE THE POTENTIAL FOR BRITAIN TO SUCCUMB TO NAZI GERMANY A REAL THREA
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
A VISUAL HISTORY
THE MIGHTY EIGHTH
LEARN ABOUT THE US AIRMEN AND MACHINES WHO PUMMELLED NAZI GERMANY FROM THE AIR
A VILLAGE IN THE THIRD REICH
JOURNEY BACK IN TIME TO WITNESS LIFE IN A BAVARIAN VILLAGE UNDER THE THIRD REICH
CENTENNIAL FOOTSTEPS
Over eight years in the making, this new book provides a rich visual chronicle for each year of the Great War, with stunning photography of centennial commemorations and living history events around the world
GEORGE WASHINGTON’S CAMP CHEST
The Founding Father ate well on campaign during the American Revolutionary War, with the aid of this elaborate field kitchen utensil box
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