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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Catastrophe of the Nivelle Offensive

Alan Bardos

The attack was a disaster with French losses of over 100,000

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Why Birds Matter

Patrick Galbraith

Something will be lost from ourselves when birds such as the nightingale disappear.

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Hadrian’s Wall: Strategic Masterpiece or Monumental Folly?

Douglas Jackson

Was Hadrian's Wall built to keep out barbarians, or rather to demonstrate the power of Rome?

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The Assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson

Ronan McGreevy

The assassination of the Chief of the Imperial General Stuff began a series of events that led to the Irish Civil War.

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Burning Steel

Peter Hart

A new book commemorates the 2nd Fife and Forfar Yeomanry during the Second World War.

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No Fool Like an Old Fool: Kissinger on Ukraine

Adam Zamoyski

Kissinger's latest comments are just the most recent of his inaccuracies.

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My Falklands War: The Journey & Wireless Ridge

Roger Field

Veteran of the Falklands, Roger Field, describes the journey down and the attack on Wireless Ridge.

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Blood, Power and the Blackshirts.

John Foot

Ennio Gnudi was to be Mayor of Bologna, but the fascists changed all that.

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Cassius Parmensis, Caesar, Boris and Saddam

Peter Stothard

There are similarities between an assassin of Caesar, and figures we’ve become familiar with in recent years.

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The Mutiny of The French Army

Alan Bardos

The Nivelle Offensive saw a serious revolt by French troops.

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