America's Civil War

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“I, Philip Kearny, an old soldier, enter my solemn protest against this order for retreat. We ought instead of retreating to follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of the responsibility of such a declaration, I say to you all, such a

History of War

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as hardcore male redoubt, women have played a role in the Legion since its earliest days. They would accompany the columns into battle as nurses and canteen managers, often doing both jobs at once. Like the men, they suffered depravations and never f

Writing Magazine

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The winner of the Gollancz and Rivers of London BAME SFF Award is The Principles of Moments, Esmie Jikiemi-Pearson (pictured left), with The Reeves’ Guild, Kyla Jardine, in second. The award was launched last year by Gollancz and Ben Aaronovitch in p

History of War

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On 19 May, Mustafa Pasha’s soldiers attack the curtain wall protecting the suburb of Birgu on the south side of the Grand Harbour. Supported by two powerful batteries, the knights of the Castilian langue emerge from a sally port in the wall, routing

History of War

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Located in the heart of the city of Lucknow, the Residency was a collection of buildings covering some 60 acres and assigned to the British commissioner. It became the focal point of the defence of Lucknow in 1857, where almost 1,700 European and loy

World War II

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Robert M. Baldwin’s life changed forever a few minutes after 10 a.m. on March 24, 1945. The 20-year old’s parachute had just jerked open, and what he witnessed in the few seconds before hitting the ground became seared into his memory: dozens of C-47

History of War

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PHASE I Gloucester begins the battle with a bombardment mainly aimed at Somerset’s division using archers and artillery fire. Arrows darken the sky, while cannon shot burst through the hedges causing noise, chaos and confusion in the Lancastrian li

History of War

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“DIRTY, LOUSY, STINKING, UNSHAVEN, UNKEMPT. WHERE WERE THE BANNERS, THE TRUMPETS, THE DRUMS, THE POMP, THE BOMBAST, THE GLORY?” Howard Palmer enlisted in August 1914, signing up with the Territorial Force, East Coast Defences, but later joined the R

World War II

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THE STORY BEGINS with the telegram every military family dreads. Private Tom Greenwood (top left), operating with the 22nd Armoured Brigade behind German lines in North Africa, had been “killed in action” on June 13, 1942, read the terse dispatch fro

History of War

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Harris decided that the western walls presented the best chance of success, and later determined on a site near the north-western bastion. His and the Nizam’s forces deployed accordingly to the west of the city. Operations on the night of 5-6 April

NPR

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President Trump will award the Medal of Honor to an Army medic on Monday afternoon at the White House, nearly 50 years after his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

All About History

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Duke d’Enghien was a young French noble of just 21 years on 19 May 1643. He had just received news that the King of France had died from an illness, but his bigger concern was the 18,000 Spanish infantry and 8,000 cavalrymen that stood between him an

NPR

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American writer Christopher Bollen received the, uh, honor, which was announced on Thursday. His novel The Destroyers featured a memorable pair of less-than-appealing analogies.

History of War

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On 17 December 1944, at the crossroads hamlet of Baugnez around two miles from Malmedy, a small column from Battery B, 285th Field Artillery Observations Battalion of the 7th Armored was spotted by a group of German tanks and half-tracks from Kampfgr

TIME

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LISA HALLIDAY’S DEBUT novel, Asymmetry, begins with a lopsided affair—a perfect vehicle for a story of inexperience and advantage. This romance is between Alice, a young woman in publishing, and Ezra Blazer, a literary éminence grise, who resembles a

New Zealand Listener

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Albert Buchly went through hell on the Western Front in World War I. As with many of his generation, Buchly was a reluctant soldier when he signed up at 22. As a single man, with his occupation listed as farmhand, Buchly knew his fate was sealed–eith

Military History

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By Kevin Weddle The author, a professor at the U.S. Army War College, offers an authoritative history of the 1777 Battle of Saratoga, explaining how General John Burgoyne’s underestimation of American forces turned a British foraging expedition into

The Atlantic

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Dorthe Nors’s newest novel, about a 40-something woman in Copenhagen learning to drive for the first time, is more profound than its premise suggests.

Military History

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Join the discussion at militaryhistory.com On capturing the British garrison, a French commander offered terms—but his Indian allies sought payback By Ron Soodalter IN THE ARCHIVES: Needing a soldier to fight Indians and rebuild the Army, George Wash

The Millions

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David Miller’s That Glimpse of Truth was a constant companion this year. It is a collection of 100 stories that Miller believes are amongst the finest ever written. While there are a number of writers whose work I wish Miller had included, each story

History Revealed

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DATE: 14 October 1066 LOCATION: Senlac Hill (now in the town of Battle), Sussex – seven miles northwest of Hastings TERRAIN: A steep ridge above areas of marsh FORCES: Both unknown. Anglo-Saxons, possibly up to 8,000; Normans, probably more than 8,00

Military History

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To prevent friendly fire incidents during the June 6 invasion of Normandy, France, Allied ground crews in Britain begin painting designated aircraft with black-and-white “invasion stripes” (P. 56). In a unilateral reprisal raid Waffen-SS troops (P. 2

Country Life

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• The museum, in Lambeth, SE1, was established in 1917, when the First World War was still being fought, but didn't open to the public until 1920 • Britain’s army was so short of equipment after Dunkirk that 18 of the museum’s artillery pieces were

Military Vehicles

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On the evening of August 16, 1936, General George Marshal sat down and penned a letter to Major General Frank McCoy. He wrote, “Really, the whole thing has been realistic to a remarkable degree. I am writing this in a granary of a little farm. Our me

America's Civil War

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Joe Schwenz Sr.: This was a fascinating story! Having used military maps during my career as an infantryman, I can appreciate the importance of good, detailed maps. I’m a bit ashamed of myself, that as much of a history buff as I am, I had never hear

Military Trader

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Who Do You Think You Are?

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BRITISH ARMY MEDAL INDEX CARDS 1914–1920 BRITISH ARMY NURSES’ SERVICE RECORDS 1914–1920 BRITISH ARMY WAR DIARIES 1914–1922 DURHAM HOME GUARD 1939–1945 HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY SOLDIERS’ SERVICE RECORDS 1799–1920 PRISONER OF WAR INTERVIEW REPORTS 1914–1

History Revealed

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When Britain went to war with Germany in 1939, millions of British men marched off into the unknown to fight for king and country, not knowing if they would ever return. But what was life like for those left behind in Blighty? It’s a question we cons

Who Do You Think You Are?

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George Roberts is a firefighting hero of the Second World War whose intriguing story is now receiving greater recognition. Born in 1890 in Trinidad, he joined the Trinidad Army and, after travelling to England, became part of the Middlesex Regiment.

Civil War Times

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The 7th New Jersey Infantry mustered in as a three-year regiment in September 1861. After drilling at a military camp in Trenton, the 7th joined what became known as the Second New Jersey Brigade in the Army of the Potomac. During its service, the re