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The Battle for Aachen
The battle of Aachen was one of the hardest fought of the war, and destroyed much of the city, though thankfully not the cathedral.
Hampton Court: A Theatre of the Tudor Monarchy
Gareth Russell
Hampton Court became a centre of Tudor power and the dynasty enjoyed the palace that had been improved by first Cardinal Wolsey, and then Anne Boleyn.
History at a Precipice: 1923
Mark Jones
Did the Weimar Republic fall in isolation, or could the imperial powers of France and Britain have been a little more helpful to a struggling democracy?
The Poor Knight
Sir John Deyville’s fall from rebel to debtor may echo in the 'poor knight' of England’s greatest legend.
Churchill’s Citadel
Katherine Carter
Churchill’s rural idyll at Chartwell became a campaign headquarters that changed the course of history.
War: Sense and Nonsense
Nicola Griffith
Menewood reexamines Bede’s history, highlighting Hild’s intelligence, leadership, and role during a time of war and political upheaval.
Extract from Hero City
Prit Buttar
Prit Buttar examines the Soviet forces in an extract from chapter one of his new book Hero City.
The V2 – Weapon of Vengeance
The V2 rocket caused major destruction, killing civilians and striking fear into the population.
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