Tag Archives: war

The Shortest War in History

Posted on July 3, 2019 by

No body wants a war, at least not many right-minded people.  If there has to be a war then it is best for all involved if it is as short and painless as possible.  History is full of lengthy, bloody … Continue reading →

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The Endcliffe Park Memorial in Sheffield & the incredible devotion of Tony Foulds.

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

It isn’t often that a tale of war has anything like a happy moment but in recent weeks increasing numbers of people have become aware of a terrible accident in 1944, just one of countless up and down the country … Continue reading →

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The ticking timebomb shipwreck that could damage half of London

Posted on October 15, 2018 by

Every now and then a newly made discovery of a long-lost shipwreck makes the news with everything from RMS Titanic to the lost ship of Captain Cook and everything in between. There are a few shipwrecks however that are well … Continue reading →

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Amiens and The Hundred Days Offensive

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

This week marks the centenary of one of the pivotal but less known battle of the Western Front in WW1, Amiens and the more broadly labelled 100 Days Offensive. The Western Front is often categorised as being a static war … Continue reading →

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London VE Day Photos from 8th May 1945

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

Today is VE Day and I wasn’t going to post anything in particular but a quick search came across countless incredible photos and so I thought, why not! VE Day is a public holiday in several European countries such as … Continue reading →

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RAF Icons of the Jet-Age

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Concluding my short series of blog posts on iconic RAF planes to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force we finally reach the period that most of us are best familiar with.  The age of the jet engine. … Continue reading →

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Manfred Von Richthofen – The Red Baron

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

April 21st 2018 sees the 100 anniversary of the death of one of the most famous names not just in the history of air-combat but aviation generally. The Red Baron was the name given to Manfred von Richthofen, a German … Continue reading →

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