CIVIL WAR NAVIES

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© Getty Approximately 1.3 million Indian soldiers served

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

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

MCDONNELL F2H BANSHEE

Take a look inside the US first-generation carrier-borne jet

DR JOSEF MENGELE

AUSCHWITZ’S ‘ANGEL OF DEATH’

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