At the British 2nd Division War Cemetery located in Kohima, India, there is a stone memorial with an inscribed epitaph that states, ‘When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today.’ Unfortunately, these poignant words have largely gone unheeded. Despite the fact that the British Empire and… Read More »Beyond the Epitaph: 6 Intriguing Facts About Britain’s Forgotten War
What’s in a name? Discover what the Scandinavian-influenced place names of East Anglia can reveal about Viking migration in the region with this blog, in which David Boulton charts out his course from his fascination with cartography as a child, to studying Viking settlement in his homeland of East Anglia. By David Boulton, author of… Read More »Mapping out Viking Place-names in East Anglia: Looking for Patterns of Settlement and Migration
In the annals of history, there are moments that shine brighter than the rest, illuminating the indomitable spirit of those who faced the darkest of days. This is a testament to the resilience and unity of the British Empire and Commonwealth during a challenging period, offering an inspiring narrative of triumph over adversity. By Brian… Read More »From Ashes to Victory: The British Empire’s Epic Struggle Against Imperial Japan
Today (10th September) marks the anniversary of The Battle of Pinkie, the last military altercation between Scotland and England as independent nations. However, despite the significance of this clash, it has largely slipped from popular consciousness. Strengthen your knowledge of this historic confrontation with this blog, in which David Caldwell explains why the battle deserves… Read More »A Battle Lost – or Won? Commemorating the Last Battle Between the Independent Kingdoms of Scotland and England
It’s been a very autumnal summer here in the UK — now, it’s time to prepare for the real thing. But as they seasons change, so too do bookshelves. Stockpile for the cool breeze and falling leaves by pre-ordering a pile of shiny new books. (And it’s not like we’re biased or anything, but here are a few that we just can’t wait for!)
Photo above: On August 28, 1982, scores of American veterans and their wives returned to Ridgewell to dedicate a memorial to the 381st Bomb Group. They were led by their former chaplain, James Good Brown, dressed in his ‘pinks and greens’. (Author’s collection) When we think of World War II, iconic images of aircraft soaring… Read More »Discover 5 Little-Known Facts about the 381st Bomb Group
Uncover the story of Operation Nightingale, the first and largest wellbeing initiative for military servicemen and women using archaeology, and discover how excavating an archaeological trench can be the perfect way for armed forces veterans to begin digging their way out of the trenches of their previous experiences on their journey to recovery. By the… Read More »Changing Veterans’ Futures through Digging up the Past: The Inspiring Story of Operation Nightingale
How did obedience training for dogs develop after World War II? What role did military dogs play in shaping obedience training? When did formal obedience trials begin and who were initially allowed to compete? Join us as we explore the history of obedience training, from its military origins to its expansion into various dog sports,… Read More »From War Zones to Living Rooms: A Historical Journey of Obedience Training
In the first of this two-part blog series, Co-Author Andrew Sangster casts a surprising new light on the legendary leaders who spearheaded the Italian campaign… Were they really as legendary as they first seem?
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