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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 WORDS CHARLES GINGER
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ISSUE 90
Welcome
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WAR IN FOCUS
‘TO VICTORY!’
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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
GREAT TURKISH WAR
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
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
HEROES OF THE VICTORIA CROSS
CRUSHING KHWAREZMIA
The Mongols’ first campaign against the Muslim world set a precedent: surrender or die
OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK
CHURCHILL TANK
Originally conceived as a weapon of World War I-era trench warfare,  the Churchill infantry tank evolved into a versatile platform
Homefront
FEBRUARY 1941
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
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
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